Title I

Purpose

The purpose of a Title I schoolwide program is to upgrade the entire educational program in the school in order to raise the achievement of the lowest-achieving students. Schools enrolling at least 40 percent of students from low-income families are eligible to use Title I funds for schoolwide programs.

Programs

All students may take part in Title I-funded initiatives.
Maximizes flexibility in using federal funds.
Serves as a vehicle for whole-school reform with focus on improving the achievement of lowest-achieving students.
Addresses student needs through a schoolwide plan based on a comprehensive needs assessment.

For more information please visit the VDOE's Title I Website.

Title I in Stafford County

Title I funding is designed to help schools in servicing students, so they may achieve, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards. Schoolwide assistance programs must use instructional strategies based on scientifically based research and implement parental involvement activities.

For the 2025-2026 school year, the following schools stay Title I schoolwide schools.

School's Title I Status

This is to let you know that our school has been named a Title I, Part A, Schoolwide School. Being named a Title I school allows our school to receive more resources and support to improve student achievement.

For more information on Title I, Part A, go to US Department of Education - Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies.

View your school’s 2025–2026 Notice of Title I Status below. If you would like this notice in another language, please contact your school.

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How are Title I Funds Used?

How to use Title I funds depends on each school. Title I funds can be used to improve curriculum, instructional activities, counseling, parental involvement, and increase the number of staff. Title I funds for schoolwide programs are designed to upgrade their entire educational programs. They are for all students, particularly the lowest-achieving students. Parents, our priority for this school year is to involve you! Please stop in and let us know how we can support your involvement.

View your Family Rights under Title I below. If you would like this in another language, please contact your school.

Family's Rights under Title I, Part A - Schoolwide School

Part I: Rights to Request

Parents you have the ‘Rights to Request’

Parents, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers:

In a schoolwide school, this includes all teachers and personnel needed to hold a teaching license in the grades and subjects they teach.
A teacher with a provisional license in the subject they teach is considered properly licensed.
This requirement does not include guidance counselors, speech/language pathologists, or administrators; however, all licensing requirements in a Title I school are encouraged.

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Part II: Rights to Know

Parents you have the ‘Rights to Know’

Parents should be provided with the level of achievement of their children each year based on the results of state assessments.
Parents should be invited to an annual meeting to inform parents of their right to be involved in the planning of school improvement programs. In addition, a number of parent meetings should be scheduled to involve parents in decisions related to the education of their children.
Include parents in an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent involvement policy. Look at improving academic quality, including identifying barriers to greater participation by parents.
Parents should be involved in decisions that decide how federal funds for parental involvement are used, including activities promoting family literacy and parenting skills.
A school-parent compact should be developed that outlines how parents and the school share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement.

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Part III: Right to see School Report Cards

Part IV: Right to Know Assessment Opt-out Options

Parents you have the ‘Right to Know Assessment Opt-out Options’

Section 1112(e)(2) of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) states that parents of students in Title I schools have a right to know about state or division policies regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by ESSA, including any policy, procedure, or parental right to opt students out of such assessments.

If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact the school's front office, either in person, by phone or in writing.

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Part V: Right to Request an Interpreter, Etc.

Parents you have the ‘Right to Request an Interpreter, Translated Documents and Large Print Documents

This requirement is consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), as amended. Under those regulations, recipients of federal financial assistance have a responsibility to ensure meaningful access to their programs and activities by persons with limited English proficiency.