Title I Information

Title I, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, provides supplemental funds to school districts to assist schools with the highest student concentrations of poverty to meet the school educational goals. What is Title I? Title I is the largest funded educational program in the United States of America.

There are 11 Title I Schools. How do schools qualify to receive Title I Funds? Schools qualify by demonstrating that K-12 membership has a sufficiently high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Title I regulations require school districts to provide services to all schools where at least 75% of the students qualify for free and reduced price meals. There are 11 Title I Schools.

11 School wide Title I Schools All eleven elementary schools within Surry County Schools are Title I. List of Schools Cedar Ridge Elementary Copeland Elementary Dobson Elementary Flat Rock Elementary Franklin Elementary Mountain Park Elementary Pilot Elementary Rockford Elementary Shoals Elementary Westfield Elementary White Plains Elementary 11 School wide Title I Schools

Over 60% of Surry County Schools students live in poverty. Why are Title I funds allocated to high poverty schools? The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach high academic achievement. School wide Title I schools should be at least 40% or more poverty to qualify for funding. The average poverty percentage for the Surry County School District is over 60%. Over 60% of Surry County Schools students live in poverty.

How do Title I programs function? Title I programs work to: Identify the students most in need of educational help; Set goals for improvement; Measure on-going student progress; Develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction.

How are Title I funds allocated to schools? Once a school qualifies, funds are then allocated in the spring based on a formula that projects the number of qualifying children at the school for the next year.

How can the Title I funds be used at the school site? School wide Title I programs have the flexibility to use Title I funds to upgrade the operation of the entire school and to promote: High academic achievement for all children; A greater focus on teaching and learning; Increased stimulation for intervention/ instruction coupled with responsibility for student performance; Improved engagement among schools, parents, families and communities.

How does Title I affect teaching? The intent of Title I is to ensure that students receive instruction from highly effective teachers and staff. These educators improve their skills through evidence based professional development.

What are the purposes of Title I programs in the Surry County Schools? Title I Programs provide funds to the district in order to assist schools with the highest levels of disadvantaged students to: Improve achievement for all students Improve staff development Engage parents, families, and community Preparing SCS Students for the 21st Century

What are the requirements of Title I? School wide Title I Schools are required to: Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to identify goals and strategies to meet student needs; Revise School Improvement Plans annually; Provide supplemental instruction and intervention to meet student needs.

What does parent and family engagement mean for a Title I school wide school?

How can Title I help parents and families? How can I help my child? Parents and families can help their children be more successful in school by: Finding out what your child needs to learn Keeping in touch with your child’s teacher Making sure your child does his homework Attending parent –teacher conferences Talking with your child about school Signing the School Compact Title I funds can engage parents and families through many activities, such as: Family Literacy Activities Parent Meetings Parent Trainings Night or Day Materials that parents can use at home to work with their children Students, Parents, Families, Teachers, and Principals Together, we can make a difference for your child!

WELCOME to Our Title I Schools! Thank you for all you do to help your children. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Visit us at http://www.surry.k12.nc.us/ We look forward to working with you and your child. Download the Surry County Schools app on your iPhone or Android device. Follow us on social media.