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Title I
What is Title I?
The purpose of Title I, Part A is to provide all children a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging, State academic standards.
What is the benefit for my student?
Title 1 programs provide your student with supplemental support beyond what is provided in the regular classroom.
Who is eligible for Title 1 services?
Each school district defines the criteria by which students are recommended for Title 1 services. Alloway Township School uses multiple measures to identify students with a demonstrated need for extra assistance. Title 1 also serves students who attend private schools. Alloway Township School utilizes Targeted Intervention through a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Targeted Intervention provides academic support, interventions, and services for an identified group of students who are at risk of not meeting State standards. Criteria used by ATS to identify students for services include a combination of the following measures: State standardized test scores, iReady diagnostics, Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS), and other related assessments.
How does Title 1 funding work?
The federal government provides funding to the state who, in turn, disperses the funds to schools based on the number of low-income students attending that school. Students do not have to be from low-income families to receive Title 1 services. The school identifies its students based on its own criteria.
What are some of the features of Title 1 programs?
Title 1 programs generally offer designated teachers and/or aides, professional development for the designated staff, supplementary materials, and small group instruction.Title 1 programs can be delivered before, during, and/or after school.
How can I support my Title 1 student?
Research shows that family engagement in a student's education is a great predictor of academic success. That’s why Title I program regulations require family involvement in activities at every school where these federal funds support effective teaching and engaged learning. Districts and school staff have a responsibility to promote and strengthen parental involvement within their Title I programs. Review the School-Parent Compact for an outline of this partnership. Contact Stephanie Minosse at minosses@allowayschool.org if you are interested in serving on our Title I Parent Advisory Committee to support and provide feedback for Title I programs at ATS.
Where can I learn more about Title 1?
For more information, go to the State of New Jersey website .
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Title I Parent Information (pdf) -
School-Parent Compact (pdf) -
NJSLA Parent SIG Spring 2024 (pdf) -
How to Help Your Child with State Testing -
NJ Dept of Education State Testing Resources -
State Digital Item Library -
District Policy 4111 Recruitment, Selection & Hiring (pdf) -
District Policy 4112.6 Personnel Records -
District Policy 4123 Instructional & Non-Instructional Aides (pdf) -
District Policy 5200 Nonpublic School Pupils (pdf) -
District Policy 6171.3 At-Risk & Title 1 (pdf)
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