What is Title 1?

Title 1 is a federal grant program in which federal money is allocated to district to provide supplementary educational support to students who are struggling academically or are at most risk for falling behind. Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of students receiving free / reduced lunch. Title I funds are used to hire additional personnel, to purchase educational resources that will benefit students.

Title 1 in Rochester Schools

The Rochester School District has five schools that qualify for Title 1 funding. Chamberlain Street School, East Rochester School, Gonic School, and Rochester Middle School as a whole Title 1 school, meaning all students are eligible to receive support services. McClelland Elementary School qualifies as a targeted Title 1 school, meaning individual students qualify to receive support services.

Supplementary support is key instruction provided by Title I-funded staff members in addition to core instruction from the classroom teacher.

Monies flow to school districts based upon, in good part, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunches. Students requiring additional academic support can receive this through Title I. This support is determined by assessment measures such as DIBELS, NWEA, and informal classroom assessments. Your child may receive these services through small group instruction or individualized, targeted instruction.