Title I Programming
What is Title I?
Title I, Part A is a federally funded program designed to help ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education and the support they need to be academically successful.
Grand Ledge Public Schools receives Title I funding to provide additional academic support and resources in eligible schools. These funds are intended to supplement the educational opportunities already provided by the district and help students who may need additional support to meet grade-level academic standards.
Title I funding may be used to:
Provide additional academic instruction and intervention
Support students who need additional time or assistance to meet grade-level expectations
Provide instructional materials and resources
Support professional learning for educators
Strengthen parent and family engagement
Support other strategies designed to improve student achievement
How Are Title I Schools Identified?
Title I funding is allocated to school districts based primarily on measures of economic need. Districts then determine which eligible schools will receive Title I funds based on federal and state requirements and the concentration of students from economically disadvantaged families.
A school's designation as a Title I school does not mean that the school is low-performing. Title I funding provides additional resources to schools based on economic need and is intended to help ensure equitable access to educational opportunities and academic support.
What is a Targeted Assistance Program?
GLPS operates Title I Targeted Assistance programs in identified schools.
In a Targeted Assistance program, Title I resources are used to provide additional support to students who have been identified as having the greatest academic need. Unlike a Schoolwide Title I program, Title I services in a Targeted Assistance school are specifically focused on eligible students rather than being used to support the school's entire educational program.
Students do not qualify for Title I services based on family income. While economic data are used to help determine which schools receive Title I funding, individual students are identified for services based on academic need.
How Are Students Identified for Title I Services?
GLPS uses multiple sources of information to identify students who may benefit from additional Title I academic support. These may include:
District and state assessments
Universal screening and benchmark assessments
Classroom assessments and student performance
Progress-monitoring data
Teacher input and other educationally relevant information
No single assessment determines whether a student receives Title I support. Multiple sources of information are considered to identify students with the greatest academic needs.
Families are notified when their child is identified to receive Title I-supported services.
What Do Title I Services Look Like?
Title I services are designed to provide students with additional academic support while maintaining access to high-quality, grade-level instruction.
Depending on student and school needs, support may include additional instruction or intervention in areas such as literacy and mathematics. Services may be provided individually, in small groups, within the classroom, or in another instructional setting.
The type, frequency, and duration of support may vary based on each student's needs. Student progress is monitored regularly so that instruction and intervention can be adjusted as needed.
Partnering with Parents and Families
Parents and families are important partners in student success. Title I schools provide opportunities for families to learn about Title I programming, understand how their child is progressing academically, participate in decisions related to their child's education, and provide input into school and district Title I programming.
Each Title I school holds an Annual Title I Parent and Family Engagement Meeting and provides families with information about available services, student supports, family engagement opportunities, and their rights under Title I.
Parent Right-to-Know
Federal law provides parents and guardians of students attending Title I schools with certain rights related to their child's education. This includes the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child's teachers and instructional staff.
GLPS is committed to providing families with clear and accessible information about Title I programs, services, and requirements.
Learn More
Additional information about Title I programming, including participating GLPS schools, parent and family engagement information, required documents, and school-specific resources, is available on this page.
Families can also learn more about Title I, Part A, including 50 Ways Parents Can Help Schools through the Michigan Department of Education.
