Federal Programs

Title I

The Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Title I of the ESEA is designed to help disadvantaged children meet challenging content and student performance standards. Part A of Title I embraces the following fundamental strategies to address the needs of children served:

• A schoolwide focus on improving teaching and learning.

• Flexibility at the local level with clear accountability for results.

• More focused targeting of resources on the neediest schools.

• Stronger partnerships between schools and communities to support the achievement of children served.

Schools in Hamblen County with the greatest percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced lunches receive Title I funding.. Eight Hamblen County schools receive Title I funds, including Fairview-Marguerite Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Lincoln Heights Elementary, West Elementary, Whitesburg Elementary, Witt Elementary, Lincoln Middle and Meadowview Middle. For more information on Title I go to:

What Is a Schoolwide Program?

Title I of IASA

Consolidated Plan Document 2005 - 2006