Title I

What is Title I?

The purpose of Title I is to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.

The Elementary & Secondary Education Act was reauthorized on December 10, 2015, as the Every Student Succeeds Act, and requires that Districts annually rank and serve schools. Title I schools may implement one of two programs: Title I Schoolwide Program (SWP) or Title I Targeted Assistance (TAS). IUSD uses the Schoolwide Program model.

Schoolwide Program (SWP) is the reform effort of Title I. A Schoolwide program school may use its Title I, Part A, funds coupled with other educational funds to upgrade the school's entire educational program, rather than to target services only on identified children. By affecting the entire program of instruction, the overall education of children in the most impoverished schools can be improved. For schools opting to become Schoolwide programs, schools have expanded flexibility and support.

These provisions enable a school to integrate regular and categorical programs into a coherent program for all students. 

Schools receiving these supplemental federal funds are required to provide services that raise the academic achievement level of K through 12th grade participants. Additional support may be provided through professional development and health and guidance services. Parents of children being served have the opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of the program through activities such as serving on the school site council; developing parental involvement policies and compacts; attending parent-teacher conferences, parent training and literacy workshops; participating as classroom volunteers, tutors, etc.

 

2024-2025 TITLE 1 SCHOOLS

California Dept. of Education Title 1 Website​

 

How Can l Be Involved in My Student's Education?

There are many ways to get involved in your child’s education.  To begin, Title I funding is based on the percentage of children who qualify for free or reduced lunch.  You can help your child’s school by filling out the Federal Lunch Program application and turning it in at the office of your local elementary school.  

You can also help by volunteering in your child’s classroom or by serving on the School Site Council.  This committee makes decisions about school programs, safety, goals and how funds are used in your child’s school. To volunteer, contact the school office or school principal.

 

What is a School Site Council?

The California Legislature, and the Irvine Unified School District believe that education should be a joint effort of  parents, teachers, administrators and other school staff. 

The common goal is to raise the academic performance of ALL students and to dialogue about student learning, common assessments and best practices.  

School Site Council members are elected.

The members of the council review student data and school information to identify student needs and areas for improvement which allows them to contribute to the creation or revision of the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).  The SPSA is a blueprint for student success which is based on continuous data review, feedback and assessment.