Director of Learning and Instructional Impact
Phone: 802 857 2019
Email Jackie Tolman
Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have an opportunity to access a high quality education. The goal of this federal program is to close the achievement gap for all students.
There are two types of Title I programs: Targeted Assistance School programs (TAS) and Schoolwide Title I programs. Schools are identified and authorized to implement one of these programs based on the percentage of students receiving free and/or reduced meals.
The Targeted Assistance School program (TAS) allows Title I teachers to provide services to a select group of children. Title I funds may only be used to provide services to children who are identified as having the greatest need for educational assistance.
The Schoolwide program allows all students to be eligible for additional academic support. Federal funds are used to support and enhance the overall school program. Title I funds may be used to upgrade the entire school’s educational program so that the overall education of ALL children who attend the school can be improved.
Annual Title I school eligibility is determined by the school's average poverty rate as determined by student eligibility for Free/Reduced Lunch. Currently, all Title I schools in the Essex Westford School District operate as Targeted Assistance School (TAS) programs.
Title I schools in the Essex Westford Schools include:
Summit Street School
Hiawatha Elementary School
Thomas Fleming School
Eligibility for Title I services in a school is not dependent on the student's poverty rate but is determined based on academic performance and eligibility for intervention services.
Attend family programs at your child's school.
Join school committees.
Provide input for how how schools can use Title I parental involvement funds.
Offer suggestions to schools for how to increase parental engagement.
Share responsibilities with teachers for your child’s success.
Title I schools receive funding to provide family and community programs. Examples include:
Family math or literacy nights.
Curriculum nights
Parent education workshops
Learning materials
Director of Learning and Instructional Impact
Phone: 802 857 2019
Email Jackie Tolman