I is a federal program that serves schools throughout the United States. Title I is short for Part A of Title I of the Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. In 1995, Title I replaced the earlier reauthorization known as Chapter 1. The Title I program provides extra help to students to assist them in meeting state and local education standards. The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year.
Most school districts participate.
Both parochial and private schools are eligible for Title I funds. Funds are directed to schools with the highest poverty levels, measured by the number of students receiving free and reduced-price lunch. The high-quality standards of performance that all children are expected to meet Ways to measure progress. Each year administrators, teachers, and parents review the school's Title I program. If the program goals have not been met, program and school plans are revised.