What is Title 1?

What does it mean to be a Title 1 School?

The Title 1 Program is the largest federally funded educational program in the country. Funds are provided to support schools with 40% or more low-income students. Low-income students are determined by the total number of students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program.

What is the main focus of Title 1?

Title 1 schools in New Hanover County are "school-wide” Title 1 schools. This means that the focus is helping ALL students and ensuring that they are provided equitable opportunities in order to meet the high standards expected of ALL children.

How can funds be used at Title 1 Schools?

The following are examples how schools can use Title 1 funds: improve curriculum, instructional activities, parental involvement, program improvement, and to increase staff support.

How are Title 1 funds being used at Blair Elementary?

Title 1 funds have been distributed to create two additional instructional support positions. All remaining funds will be used to support classroom instruction, supply needs, and teacher development.