Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA/ESEA) is a federal funding program designed to close achievement gaps and ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.
Program Elements
Critical program elements include:
- Needs assessment and program plan design
- Parent involvement
- High-quality teachers and paraprofessionals
- Coordination of services for homeless students
- Support for Title I Program Focus and Priority Schools
- Comparability