Title I Program
Providing fair, equitable, and high-quality education for all
Title I Part A is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The money received from this grant are used to provide supplemental funding to schools and programs that make sure all children receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, improve the entire educational program of the school, and to close educational achievement gaps.
Qualifying for Title I Funding
In FCPS, schools are identified to receiveTitle I funding based on the percentage of students that are eligible for free or reduced-price meals based on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
In FCPS, all elementary schools with 57% or more students eligible for free meals through direct certification, all middle schools with 70% or more students eligible for free meals through direct certification, and all high schools with 75% or more students eligible for free meals through direct certification are identified as Title I.
FCPS Title I Schools
Currently, there are 50 schools identified as Title I schools in FCPS:
- 44 elementary schools
- Four (4) middle schools
- Two (2) high schools.
All of these schools use a schoolwide Title I model which allows the schools to use the money provided from Title I to enhance the entire educational program of the school.
Additional information on individual schools can be found on the School Profile pages.
- Annandale Terrace Elementary
- Bailey's Elementary
- Bailey's Upper Elementary
- Beech Tree Elementary
- Belvedere Elementary
- Braddock Elementary
- Bren Mar Park Elementary
- Brookfield Elementary
- Bryant High
- Bucknell Elementary
- Cameron Elementary
- Centre Ridge Elementary
- Clearview Elementary
- Coates Elementary
- Crestwood Elementary
- Dogwood Elementary
- Forestdale Elementary
- Forest Edge Elementary
- Garfield Elementary
- Glasgow Middle School
- Glen Forest Elementary
- Graham Road Elementary
- Groveton Elementary
- Herndon Elementary
- Hollin Meadows Elementary
- Holmes Middle
- Hutchison Elementary
- Hybla Valley Elementary
- Justice High
- Key Middle
- Lake Anne Elementary
- London Towne Elementary
- Lorton Station Elementary
- Lynbrook Elementary
- Mason Crest Elementary School
- Mount Eagle Elementary
- Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary
- Parklawn Elementary
- Pine Spring Elementary
- Poe Middle
- Providence Elementary
- Riverside Elementary
- Sleepy Hollow Elementary
- Timber Lane Elementary
- Washington Mill Elementary
- Westlawn Elementary
- Weyanoke Elementary
- Woodburn Elementary
- Woodlawn Elementary
- Woodley Hills Elementary
How Do Schools Use Title I Funding?
In FCPS, Title I grant funding supports schools in a variety of ways, including the four categories below.
Teacher Training
Title I schools recognize the importance of excellent instruction to advance students’ learning and close achievement gaps. Title I schools use resource teachers skilled in reading/writing or math. They work with other teachers to improve teaching methods.
Learn more about efforts made to secure high-quality staff for Title I schools. Learn more about the special training available to teachers and students at Title I schools.
Learning Materials
Title I schools purchase high-quality materials, including books, software, and technology tools. The goal of these materials is to help students learn better and get ready for college or jobs.
Family Engagement
Family involvement is key to student success and families also play an important role in Title I. They are encouraged to participate in their child’s education by supporting the child’s learning outside of school – such as reading together – and attending activities sponsored by the school. Families are encouraged to participate in decisions about the school.
Schools and school divisions receiving Title 1 funding have the following specific expectations for informing and involving parents and families:
School-level Title I family engagement within FCPS involves the following:
- Develop with and distribute to all families a school-level parent and family engagement policy and compact.
- Conduct an annual meeting to inform parents and families about Title I and their right to be involved in their children’s education.
- Offer a variety of opportunities for parents and families to be engaged in parent engagement meetings at a variety of times.
- Include parents in the planning and improvement of school programs.
- Help parents understand the academic standards (Virginia Standards of Learning and FCPS Program of Studies) and assessments expected of their children.
- Provide materials and training for families to support student learning and increase family engagement.
- Provide materials for families in other languages, whenever possible.
Division-level Title I parent and family engagement within FCPS includes the following:
- Involve parents in planning division-level Title I services and family supports through a Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC).
- Include parents in development of a division-level family engagement policy.
- Build capacity within schools for effectively engaging parents and families.
- Collaborate with parents and other stakeholders to evaluate and address barriers to family engagement in Title I communities.
Extra Help
Title I schools provide various opportunities for students to receive extra help. These can include help for students who are struggling or enrichment for students wanting more of a challenge. At the division level, Title I funds support grant administration and assist with school reform efforts.
Title I Funding Overview
Title I is the largest source of federal funding for education. Schools receive Title I funds as part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which is appropriated annually by the U.S. Congress. Title I funding is formula-driven and is based on state and local poverty data.
The following groups are involved in getting Title 1 funding to schools:
- Federal Government - Each year, the federal government provides Title I funding to state education agencies. The state education agency submits a plan describing its rigorous academic standards, academic assessments, and statewide school accountability system.
- State Educational Agency - The state distributes funds to school divisions based on poverty levels in U.S. census data. Additional information on divisions and schools within the statewide accountability system can be found in the Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles.
- School Division - The school division identifies eligible schools based on federal guidelines and provides Title I resources and assistance to the schools and related central support programs.
- Title I Schools - Title I schools conduct an annual needs assessment and plan school reform strategies to address their community’s unique needs to ensure all students access high-quality learning experiences and all families are meaningfully engaged.
Additional details about the Title I budget can be found in the most recent FCPS Program Budget Book.
Contacts and Additional Resources
Several local, state, federal, and nonprofit sources can provide additional information and resources related to Title I.
FCPS Contacts
Principal of your child’s Title I school
https://www.fcps.edu/schools-centers
FCPS Title I Team
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: 571-423-4700
Email: [email protected]
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)
Post Office Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218
1-800-292-3820
VDOE Title I web page
United States Department of Education (USDOE)
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-0498
1-800-USA-LEARN
answers.ed.gov
USDOE Title I web page
ESEA Network
532 North Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
800-256-6452
ESEA Website