States, districts, and schools are held accountable for raising academic performance of all students, narrowing the achievement gap between underachieving groups and their more advanced peers, and enabling those most at risk to reach state academic standards by the following methods:

Targeting dollars to low-performing students
Placing a “highly qualified” teacher in every classroom
Improving the qualifications of paraprofessionals
Offering professional development for staff
Using instructional practices and programs based on research
Involving parents in their child’s education

Campuses qualify for Title I funding based upon their free or reduced lunch percentage. Title I, Part A campuses are either designated as targeted-assistance campuses or schoolwide campuses. All Longview ISD Title I, Part A campuses are designated as schoolwide campuses. Schoolwide campuses are able to use Title I, Part A funds to supplement services, programs and activities that impact the entire school population. Campus planning and training must include the Ten Schoolwide Components, listed here:

A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school
Schoolwide reform strategies that provide opportunities for all children, particularly the needs of children of target populations
Instruction by highly qualified professional staff
High quality and ongoing professional development for teachers, principals and paraprofessionals
Strategies to attract high-quality highly qualified teachers to high-need schools
Parental involvement
Assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs
Include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of assessments
Students who experience difficulty mastering any of the state’s standards will be provided with effective, timely additional assistance
Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs

Funds are primarily used to provide supplemental highly-qualified staff, extended learning time for students, additional materials and supplies, staff development for teachers and family involvement activities.

Longview ISD

Title I

What is Title I?

Title I funding

Title I Requirements

Title I Schoolwide Program