It serves as a bridge between where prospective and experienced educators are now and where they need to be to meet the new challenges of guiding all students in achieving higher standards of learning. Professional development is an integral component of programs within ESEA programs. Its goal is to see that district and school staff are properly equipped to help participating children achieve higher standards.
Disadvantaged students living in high-poverty areas pose unique challenges for school personnel.
Thus, the Title I program aim should be to support and advance the efforts of instructors and other appropriate persons through intensive and sustained professional development opportunities. Each district shall provide high quality professional development that will improve teaching of academic subjects. The academic subjects shall be in line with the content standards established by the state. Professional development shall be directly related to the achievement of student performance. Professional development opportunities shall be designed by those closest to the classroom - principals, teachers and other school staff.