Title I Eligibility and Resources

How is Title I Eligibility Determined?

Each school's percentages of Direct Certification (DC) students under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program are used as the criteria of eligibility for receiving Title I funds.

Two Types of Eligibility

Targeted Assisted: May serve only students who have the greatest need for academic assistance as determined by multiple criteria
Schoolwide: May serve all students within the school; may upgrade the operation of the entire school

Targeted Assisted v. Schoolwide

In order to qualify as a targeted assisted school, the school's CEP percentage must be at least 35%.
In order to qualify for schoolwide status, at least 40% of the school's total enrollment must qualify for Direct Certification.

Flexible Use of Funds

Schools that qualify for schoolwide status may use their funds to pay for educational programs that will benefit the entire school population which includes:

At-Risk
Academically Gifted
Exceptional Children
English Learners

What Kinds of Services?

Additional teachers to reduce class size
Instructional Specialists
Tutoring
Teacher assistants and other support staff
Purchase of materials, supplies, and/or equipment
Pre-K programs
Professional development for teachers and staff
Workshops/parental involvement activities for parents

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