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Title I Program Information
Title I, the largest federal education program, is the
foundation of the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
(Currently undergoing
revision ESEA)
. Title I funds are provided to schools with large numbers
of economically-disadvantaged students. Based on the needs
of their student subgroups, Title I schools design instructional
programs and provide student services to supplement existing
programs that are financed through local, state, and other
federal funds.
These additional funds are used to design strategies that meet
the needs of students that are most at risk for school failure.
Services may include hiring teachers to reduce class size,
purchasing materials and supplies, and hiring additional teacher
assistants or other personnel, or implementing new programs.
A school that is designated as a school wide Title I school has
40% or more its student population receiving Free or Reduced
Lunches.
Eight Carteret County elementary schools are currently Title I
schools
(Selection
Criteria)
In Carteret County, as in many other counties, only elementary
schools are designated as Title I schools because much of a
student's future success hinges on the quality educational
beginning that is provided. Many times, students who live in
poverty have greater educational needs than those who do not,
and Title I funds help ensure that all children have the
opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach
proficiency on state assessments.
No Child Left Behind legislation requires that instruction in
Title I schools be provided by highly-qualified staff.
Research shows that students make greater academic gains when
instructed by highly-qualified professionals. To assist teachers
and teacher assistants in attaining and maintaining their
highly-qualified status, all schools provide scientifically,
research-based professional development. In addition, of
Title I funds allocated each year a small portion is set aside
to provide high quality, ongoing professional development to
teachers and teacher assistants.
Although special populations such as homeless students, youth,
and their families and other at-risk subgroups encounter
distinctive problems that make receiving a quality education
more difficult, Carteret County Schools are committed to
providing appropriate educational services that meet these
students' learning needs. The supplemental staff,
materials, and effective strategies provided through Title I
funding go hand-in-hand with the dedication and commitment of
educators, parents, and community members to move
economically-disadvantaged students toward a brighter future.
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