What is Title 1?
What is Title I?
Title I, Part A, is a federally funded program, which provides services to schools based on student economic needs. Title I is designed to support state and local school reform efforts tied to challenging state academic standards to improve teaching and learning, and to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. Title I schools jointly develop a written parental involvement policy with parents each year called the School-Parent-Compact.
Why is parental/guardian involvement a factor in Title I funding?
Parent/Guardian involvement is a crucial factor of Title I legislation. Schools receiving Title I funding must implement programs, activities, and procedures that include and promote parent involvement in school-related activities. Schools must also provide opportunities that encourage parent/guardian(s) to increase their knowledge and skills as they relate to their child’s education. One of the objectives of these programs and activities is to help parent/guardian(s) understand and show them how important their involvement is in shaping the lives of their children in becoming successful and productive contributors to our society.
Golden Valley provides opportunities for families to engage and be involved in their child’s education to support student learning. We encourage you to exercise your right to be involved in your child’s education. One way to do this is to join with us in the development/revision of our school site Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Parent-School Compact. Please contact Jane Hurttgam at (661) 827-0800 or [email protected] with your ideas and suggestions.
Golden Valley Parents completing Parent Academy - November 17, 2022.