WNESU Federal Funding Support (Title I) Information
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) or Title I was designed to provide instructional help for students experiencing academic difficulty. Funding is given directly to the schools and is based upon the number of families who are considered “low-income”. WNESU is required to provide funding and other resources to increase parent involvement in their child’s education. Schools are required to use instructional strategies based on scientifically based research and to implement parental involvement activities.
Schools enrolling at least 30 percent of students from economically disadvantaged families are eligible to use Title I funds for school wide programs that serve all children in the school. Title I programming support in WNESU is available to all schools and all of our students, regardless of income level.
Funds are used to promote:
- High academic/achievement for all children
- Initiatives for Safe and Healthy Schools
- Improved communication between school and home
- An enriched and accelerated educational program
- Professional development for staff
- Meaningful opportunities for family engagement