Title I Program Overview
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What is Title I?
Title I is the largest federally funded educational program. This program, authorized by Congress through the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1968, provides supplemental funds to school districts to assist schools with the highest student concentrations of poverty to meet school educational goals. Federal law requires that any school that has a poverty rate of 75% or higher must be served through the Title I program.
Title I Mission Statement
The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equitable, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.
Title I Programs provide funds to districts in order to assist schools with the highest levels of economically disadvantaged students to:
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improve student achievement for all participating children
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improve staff development
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improve parental, family and community engagement
In accordance with federal law, funds are allocated directly to schools to work toward these three goals.
Visit US Dept. of Education for further information.Alachua County Public Schools Title I Schools
In this district, all elementary schools identified with a percentage of 35% or higher CLIF (children of low-income families) population through the direct certification process receive funds. Secondary or combination schools identified with a percentage of 75% or higher CLIF (children of low-income families) population through the direct certification process receive funds.
Funds are allocated on a per qualifying pupil basis. Federal law requires that a district not use Title I funds to offset expenses to a Title I school that would normally be paid by other sources if Title I funds were not available.
The department of Title I coordinates instructional programs and alternative settings for students who require intensive instruction and support. Primary responsibilities of the department include:
- Coordination and implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act legislation and requirements.
- Administrative and instructional support for the District Title I programs which include:
- Title I, Part A (Educationally Disadvantaged)
- Title I, Part D (Delinquent Educational)
- Title I, Unified School Improvement Grant (UniSIG)
- Coordination and implementation with Title I schools to provide supplemental academic support for students.
- Instructional support for students in programs at the A Quinn Jones Center.
- Coordination and instructional support for students in the Department of Juvenile Justice programs located at the Pace Center for Girls, AMIKids, Alachua Regional Detention Center and Alachua Academy.
- Facilitate Parent and Family Engagement Activities through individual school/center sites.
What Families Should Know About Title I
Title I, Part A is a federal grant program designed to give educational assistance to ensure that all children meet our student achievement standards. School programs use evidence-based instructional strategies and implement family engagement activities. Title I is dedicated to involving home and school, working together, to improve the educational opportunities for all students by helping them:
- succeed in the regular program
- attain grade-level proficiency
- improve academic achievement
Resources
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Title I Documents
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Response to Stakeholder Feedback
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2022-23 Title I District Parent and Family Engagement Plan
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2022-23 Title I District Parent and Family Engagement Plan Summary Brochure
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Parent Participation in Title I Programs
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Title I Complaint Procedures
Parent and Family Engagement Webinars and Videos
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Instructional Videos
ACPS Online Registration Tutorial
Sight Words with Repeated Reading
Sight Words with Decodable Reader
Sight Words in Fluency Passage
Sight Words with Shark Fins and Teeth
Sight Words with Read-Clap-Read
Home Language Survey and ESOL Resources
Ideas and Resources for Summer Learning
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Webinars
District Parent and Family Engagement Plan Stakeholder Meeting
Kindergarten Readiness HIPPY presentation
School Readiness for ECS and Headstart
School Readiness for CHILD Center
Transitioning to Kindergarten Family Workshop Webinar
9/23/21 Welcome to Kindergarten Presentation
10/28/21 What's New for 2021-2022? A Presentation for Families of K-5 Students
UFLI Foundations Family Resources
2022 Transitioning to Kindergarten Informational Video Presentation
Parent & Student Engagement, Title I Part D
Spanish Version of Title I Video
Annual Title I District Stakeholder Meeting, February 15, 2022
March 2023 Title I District Parent & Family Engagement Stakeholder Meeting
Recording of March 2023 Title I District Parent & Family Engagement Stakeholder Meeting
Secondary School Resources for Students & Families
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Taking Charge of Your Anger
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Tips for Managing Stress (video)
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College Exposure and Access by UF Division of Student Life
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The Challenge at Alachua Academy School Counselor Flyer
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Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center School Counselor Flyer
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AMI Kids School Counselor Flyer
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College Readiness
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District Support Sites
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PACE Center for Girls School Counselor Flyer
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Scholarship Database
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Secondary & Part D Presentations
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Substance Use Awareness Month
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Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Parent and Family Educational Links and Resources
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Scholastic Literacy Pro Summer Parent Letter
Lauren's Kids - Resources for Families
Florida Center for Reading Research
Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Federal Programs
Florida School Accountability Reports
National Association for the Education of Young Children
U.S. Department of Education Parent and Family Digital Learning
United States Department of Education
Step Up for Students Reading Scholarships in Florida
ACPS Title I HLS and ESOL Resources
Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home (REL Southeast)
Confident Parents Confident Kids
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PrepScholar 20 Easy and Fun Math Games for Kids
International Children's Digital Library
James Patterson's ReadKiddo Read.com
Little Critter World-Wide Network
The Greens A Site for Kids Looking After the Planet
The Guide to Kindergarten: Reading and Writing
40 Genius Kitchen Science Lab Projects for Kids
Contact Us
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Valde Fortner | Director
Title I Compensatory Educational Programs, Title III, School Renewal
Email: fortnevJennifer Steptoe | Supervisor
Email: steptojwPayton Marinello | Program Services Specialist
Email: marinellopeHeather Carroll | Executive Assistant
Email: carrolhcTBA | Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator
Email:Part A Specialists
Nancy Morrison, morrisnj
Karen Trivette, trivettekl
Scott Zofnas, zofnassiPart D Specialist
Scott Zofnas, zofnassi1817 East University Avenue
Manning Center Annex, Bldg. 2
Gainesville, Florida 32641(352) 955-7634
*Note - all emails followed by @gm.sbac.edu
Featured Presentations
Title I Photo Gallery




















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