Title 1 began in 1965 when Congress passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Title 1 was a part of that act. In the fall of every year, in target schools, the classroom teachers assess each student. A target school is determined by the State Department according to the numbers of students who are receiving free and reduced lunch. Once a school is targeted for Title 1 services, any student in the school who qualifies is eligible to receive extra help.
Help is provided by certified teachers and paraprofessionals.
They work with students either in or out of the classroom. A variety of materials and methods is used to help each student gain mastery in areas of difficulty. Services are offered to students in grades K-5 in the target schools. No, they do not miss regular reading and math instruction. The extra help is in addition to, not in place of, what the classroom teacher regularly teaches.