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Title I. Dearborn Public Schools October 9, 2013 ASC Board Room. Being a Title I school means receiving additional federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…

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Title I

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  1. Title I Dearborn Public Schools October 9, 2013 ASC Board Room

  2. Being a Title I school means receiving additional federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplementthe school’s existing programs. • These dollars are used for… • Providing timely and additional assistance to help students meet challenging content standards. • Supplemental staff positions/materials/activities/technology • Increasing parental Involvement through meetings/trainings/activities What does it mean to be aTitle I School?

  3. Based on Poverty Rates (Free and Reduced Lunch Rates) • 35% F&R qualifies for Targeted Assistance • 40% F&R qualifies for School-Wide Assistance How Does a School Qualify?

  4. Schools get a per pupil allotment based on their percentage of F&R students (this amount is recalculated every year). • The district is also required to reserve funds for pre-determined allotments: • 1% parental involvement set-asides • 10%-20% support for Focus/Priority Schools

  5. 31 schools (out of 34) are Title I schools • 30 have school-wide programs • 1 school is targeted assistance Dearborn Title I Schools

  6. Parents have the right to be informed and involved in Title I decisions! • Join your school School Improvement Team • Attend annual Title I Parent Meetings • Participate in annual Title I Evaluations Parental Involvement

  7. Contact your child’s school principal • Compensatory Education Office • Kathleen McBroom mcbrook@dearbornschools.org Questions?

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