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Title I

All Kennett Elementary Schools are Title I schools.

Our Title 1 Schools provide schoolwide programs targeting reading and language arts. A mandatory component is parent and family engagement, which includes creating a partnership between schools and families, written school and district-level policies, school compact development, and annual review and updates with stakeholder input.

Title I is a federal program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that
provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers or percentages of children from
low-income families. Its main goal is to help ensure that all students meet challenging
academic standards, regardless of their economic background.

Key Points

  • Funding is based on poverty levels, but services support all students who need extra academic help.
  • Title I funds are often used for additional teachers, intervention programs, instructional materials, family engagement, and professional development.
  • Schools can operate as Targeted Assistance (supporting selected students) or Schoolwide Programs (supporting all students, especially in high-poverty schools).

Title I aims to close achievement gaps and provide equitable opportunities for success by
supporting schools and students who need it most.

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For more information about how we support students across Kennett Consolidated School District, including Special Education, Counseling, and Homelessness, please go to our Pupil Services section of the District website.

Pupil Services