Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies

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Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies is a major federal education funding program that provides financial assistance to schools and districts serving high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure all students meet challenging academic standards.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
federal education funding program
formula grant program
administeredBy U.S. Department of Education
authorizedBy Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
beneficiaries students at risk of failing to meet state academic standards
eligibleRecipients eligible private school students through equitable services
local educational agencies
public schools
focusesOn closing achievement gaps between disadvantaged students and their peers
improving academic achievement in reading and mathematics
supporting disadvantaged and at-risk students
fundingBasis statutory formulas based on counts of children from low-income families
fundingSource federal appropriations
fundsMayBeUsedFor evidence-based school improvement strategies
extended learning time and tutoring
instructional materials and resources
goal to close educational achievement gaps
to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education
governedBy Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
implementedBy local educational agencies
state educational agencies
legalStatus federally authorized grant program
levelOfEducation elementary education
secondary education
partOf Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
primaryPurpose to help ensure all children meet challenging state academic standards
to improve basic educational programs in schools serving low-income children
provides financial assistance to local educational agencies
reauthorizedBy Every Student Succeeds Act
requires accountability for student academic achievement
annual report cards at state and district levels
consultation with private school officials for equitable services
parent and family engagement policies
state academic assessments
state academic standards
requiresComplianceWith federal civil rights laws
maintenance of effort requirements
supplement not supplant requirements
scope nationwide in the United States
supports evidence-based interventions
family and community engagement activities
professional development for teachers and staff
schoolwide programs in eligible schools
supplemental academic instruction
targeted assistance programs for eligible students
targets schools with high numbers of children from low-income families
schools with high percentages of children from low-income families

Referenced by (4)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies ("Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act")
governedBy
United States Department of Education
overseesProgram
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies ("Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act")
partOf
Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ("Title I schools")
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