Title I is a federally funded program which provides services to schools based on student economic need. Schools are ranked according to percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunches and are funded in descending order until funds are depleted. Chatham County’s 37 Title I schools are categorized as schoolwide and targeted assistance programs. A Schoolwide program permits schools to use resources to upgrade the entire educational program of the school and to raise academic achievement for all the students. A Title I targeted assistance program permits schools to use funds to supplement educational services for eligible children who are failing or at risk of failing to meet State standards.

· A comprehensive needs assessment of the school

· Proven methods and strategies for student learning, teaching, and school management based on scientific research and effective practices

· Instruction by highly qualified teachers

· High quality, ongoing, professional development based on scientifically based research for teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals

· Strategies to attract high-quality, highly qualified teachers to high need schools

· Strategies to increase parent involvement, such as family literacy services

· Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs

· Measures to include teachers in decisions regarding the use of academic assessments

· Activities to ensure that students having difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards shall be provided with effective, timely, additional assistance

· Coordination and integration of federal, state, and local services and programs