Federal and State Programs

Title I is the single largest federal program in California schools. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on the state content standards and assessments. The intent of this funding is to meet the educational needs of low-achieving students enrolled in the highest poverty schools.  Title I schools may implement one of two programs: Title I Schoolwide Program (SWP) or Title I Targeted Assistance (TAS).

The purpose of Title II is to provide supplemental activities that strengthen the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders which includes:

• Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging state academic standards;
• Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;
• Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools; and
• Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.

Title II, Part A can be used to improve teacher and principal quality which include induction programs, professional development and support professional growth, equitable access to quality educators and recruitment for hard-to-find educator positions. Title II, Part A equitable services must be offered to eligible nonprofit private schools located within the local educational agency (LEA) boundaries. LEAs must consult with participating private schools.

The purpose of the Title III English Learner (EL) Student Program is to ensure that all EL students attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in English, and meet the same challenging state academic standards as all other students. (20 United States Code § 6812.)  Funds must be used for the following supplementary services as part of the language instruction program for EL students:

• Increase the English language proficiency of English learners by providing effective language instruction educational programs;
• Provide effective professional development to classroom teachers, principals and other school leaders, administrators, and other school or community-based organizational personnel;
• Provide activities and strategies that enhance educational programs for English learners which include parent, family and community engagement.

The purpose of Title IV, Part A funds is to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and local communities to:

• Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
• Improve school conditions for student learning; and
• Improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.