Title I

What Is Title I?

Title I is a federal grant reauthorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001. The purpose of this legislation is "to help the neediest schools and students reach the same challenging standards expected of all children" (Public Law 107-110).

The Title I grant addresses four major goals: 1) Improve language arts strategies and skills, 2) Develop mathematics concepts and skills, 3) Promote critical thinking and problem solving skills, and 4) Encourage family involvement in the education of children.

Schools are eligible for Title I funds based on the percent of low-income students. In PCPS, the primary school receives funding that is used for positions and resources to meet the needs of their students.

How Title I Works

Federal Government – The federal government provides funding to states each year for Title I. To obtain the funds, each state must submit a plan describing 1) what all children are expected to know (in Virginia, these are the Standards of Learning), 2) the high-quality standards of performance that all children are expected to meet, and 3) ways to measure progress.

State Educational Agency – The State Educational Agency (SEA) allocates funds to school districts.

Local Education Agency – The Local Education Agency (LEA) identifies eligible schools and provides Title I resources.

Title I Schools – Title I schools include parents, teachers, administrators and other school staff who work to:

·Identify students most in need of educational help (students do not have to be from low-income families to receive assistance)

·Set goals for improvement

·Measure student progress, using state and local standards

·Develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction

·Provide opportunities for professional development for school staff

·Hire additional teachers

·Involve parents in all aspects of the program

Additional Information from VDOE

Parent Opt-Out Policy

Right to Request

Title I Services in Poquoson

Our Title I program serves students in grades K-2 by supplementing and supporting the classroom reading instruction. The primary goal of the program is to provide additional instruction for students’ specific needs in the areas of phonological awareness, word recognition, and language comprehension. Students are selected in grades K-2 based on their performance on the Virginia Language & Literacy Screening (VALLS) and other local assessments. The Title I Reading Specialists identify and diagnose specific reading problems in students to formulate and implement plans that will improve students’ reading skills. Specialized instruction is provided through research-based practices that are multi-sensory, systematic, explicit, and sequential.

Poquoson Primary uses HMH Into Reading as the core instruction for literacy and Wilson Words Their Way and Just Words along with other vetted resources for intervention.

Date	Time	Location	Point of Contact
Nov 10, 2026	4:30-5PM Committee Meeting 5:00-5:30PM Parent Meeting	PPS Library	Heather Goode Kimberly Montalvo
April 20, 2027	4:30-5PM Committee Meeting 5:00-5:30PM Parent Meeting	PPS Library	Heather Goode Kimberly Montalvo

Date

Time

Location

Point of Contact

Nov 10, 2026

4:30-5PM Committee Meeting

5:00-5:30PM Parent Meeting

PPS Library

Heather Goode

Kimberly Montalvo

April 20, 2027

4:30-5PM Committee Meeting

5:00-5:30PM Parent Meeting

PPS Library

Heather Goode

Kimberly Montalvo

Title I Parent Questions and Feedback Form

Parent Involvement is a vital part of Title I. Parents are invited to give input and ask questions through our Parent Questions and Feedback Form. You may also talk with your child’s school principal to ask questions about curriculum and instruction, learn ways to assist your child at home or set up a conference.
Attendance at the Parent Title I Meetings throughout the year is preferred. Parents are invited throughout the school year to take part in the revision of the Title I Family & Parent Policy, provide needed input and learn methods that will support their child’s academic progress in the classroom and at home.
Literacy school events take place during the school year. These events are geared to involve families in their child’s education by showcasing engaging, hands-on strategies through games and fun activities.