Is an oldest and largest federally funded education program. It dates from 1965 and its main purpose has been to help underprivileged children meet challenging state academic standards. In other words schools with a student base that are lower-income are provided with title 1 funding in order to help those who are behind or at risk of falling behind, aiming to bridge the gap between low-income students and other students.

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His purpose is provide to students with extra instructional support beyond the regular classroom to help low-achieving children meet state standards in core academic subjects. They coordinate and integrate resources and services from federal, state, and local sources. To be considered for title 1 school funds, at least 40% of the students must be considered low-income.

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Each school determines by itself how to use Title 1 funds. They can be used to improve curriculum and program, instructional activities, counseling, parental involvement, increase staff, etc. The funding has one goal and that is to assist schools in meeting the educational goals of low-income students. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Title 1 funds normally encourage additional instruction in reading and mathematics.

There are two programs available for Title 1 Schools: the targeted assistance school program, and the schoolwide program. Both targeted assistance school programs and schoolwide programs aim to improve teaching and learning to enable participating students to meet the learning standards.

Title 1 Targeted Assistance School Program

The targeted assistance school program is available to schools which do not meet the 40% threshold of underprivileged kids for the Schoolwide program.  Title 1 teachers provide services only to selected children. The funds can only be used to provide services to selected children who have the greatest need for educational assistance.

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Title 1 Schoolwide Program

A Title 1 schoolwide program is a comprehensive program used to upgrade the complete educational program in a Title 1 school thus raising academic achievement for all the students. The schoolwide program is available to schools with a student base where at least 40% come from low-income families. The primary goal is to ensure all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, demonstrate at least proficient levels of achievement.

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