Title I Program
Overview
Parents Right to Know
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Title I is a federally funded program that is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. Title I is designed to close achievement gaps and ensure all children have an opportunity to access a high quality education by providing funding for supplemental academic services and supports.
The amount of Title I funding that HCPSS receives is based primarily on countywide census data. HCPSS then allocates the funds to designated Title I schools, chosen based on grade span–HCPSS only designates elementary schools as Title I–and the percentage of students receiving Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs).
HCPSS serves 13 elementary schools. Currently, twelve Title I schools in Howard County operate as schoolwide programs, so that the overall education of all children who attend the school can be improved. One Title I school operates as a targeted assistance (TAS) program, where funds may only be used to provide services to children who are identified as having the greatest need for educational assistance.
For questions or concerns regarding Title I, please contact Title I & Community Schools Coordinator, Paul Linkins, at (410) 313-6772.
Title I Schools in Howard County:
Policy