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Understanding

Title I

A Federal Funding Source that Promotes Equity and Supports Student Learning

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What is Title I?

  • Federal Funding that is attached to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), formerly known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB).

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  • Funds are intended to help students and schools access needed resources for quality instruction.
  • Funds can be used for:
    • Teachers
    • Purchasing Materials/Supplies
    • Family Engagement
    • Professional Learning

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How this looks in the Wake County Public School System...

  • Elementary & Middle Schools 40%+
  • High Schools 75%+
    • at this percentage or higher of students qualifying through the direct certification process.
    • Direct certification is based on student participation in need-based programs like SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, Headstart, etc.

58 Schools in WCPSS receive Title I funding in the 2025-26 school year.

Schoolwide programs allow these funds to benefit all students in the school.

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Family Engagement is an Important Part of Title I...

Our school wants to:

  • Partner with families to promote success for all students.

Title I funded schools receive funds to support family engagement through a Title I set aside. Please review and give feedback on our Family Engagement Policy to understand and help us decide how to use this funding.

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Parents Have the Right to Know...

  • Their child’s classroom teacher’s qualifications. Make this request through the Principal.
  • If a classroom is taught by a non-certified substitute for 4 weeks or more.
  • That their child attends a school that receives Title I funding and operates a schoolwide model.
  • How their child’s school is performing via the School’s Report Card. (November or December dissemination.)

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Partner with us for Student Success...

Ways to know if your child is meeting grade level standards:

  • Communicate with your child’s teacher often.
  • Read all reports about your child’s performance that are sent home.
  • Don’t hesitate to ask questions!

How you can help at home:

  • Make sure homework is completed.
  • Read, write, and talk with your child everyday.
  • Find ways to apply learning in daily experiences.

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THANK YOU for your time!

We look forward to working with you this year!