Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs (Targeted Assistance)

Title IA Targeted Assistance program is aimed at providing services for a specific group of students who are identified as being the lowest achieving or the furthest from meeting the requirements of the state standards.

To implement a Title I Targeted Assistance program:

• School must have 35% of the students living in poverty.
• Students must be identified and served, on a priority basis, based on multiple, objective, educationally-related criteria, and listed and ranked on the eligiblity list.
• DPI Certified teachers must be used to provide supplemental targeted instruction using research based instructional strategies that will improve the academic success of the lowest performing students.
• A signed Parent Consent Form must be on file for students to recieve services.
• Supplemental services can be delivered through pull-out instruction and/or extended day instruction.
• Other school personnel and parents must be involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Title I program.