Title One Information
Title I, Part A, provides local educational agencies (LEA) resources that help children gain a high-quality education and the skills to master the Florida Standards. Title I provides additional resources to schools with economically disadvantaged students. These resources provide additional teachers, professional development, extra time for teaching, parent involvement activities, and other activities designed to raise student achievement. Two models are used in Title I schools to provide these services. Schoolwide reform models provide all students with access to services. Targeted assistance models provide services to select students in Title I schools.
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Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) in Title I, Part A Programs
Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) in a child’s education is a greater predictor of academic success than whether or not that family is affluent or poor. That’s why Title I, Part A program regulations insist on robust parent and family engagement activities at every school where federal funds support effective teaching and engaged learning.
What Is Parent and Family Engagement?
Currently Title I, Part A defines parent involvement as the ...participation of parents in regular, two-way and meaningful communications with school staff that involves the student, addresses learning and engages the family in school activities.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) refers to this as Parent and Family Engagement starting in 2017-18.
Why Does Parent and Family Engagement Matter?
Research tells us that students with engaged parents and families, are more likely to:
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Learn to read faster (Exhibit faster rates of literacy acquisition.)
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Have higher grades and test scores.
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Are promoted and take more challenging classes.
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Adapt better to school and have better attendance.
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Have better social skills and behavior.
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Graduate.
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Go on to community/technical college or university.
Resources:
PFEP
PARENT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PLAN
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SCHOOL COMPACT
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SIP
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
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