Title I was passed in 1965 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools. Title I schools receive extra funding (Title I dollars) from the federal government. These dollars are used to:

• Identify students experiencing academic difficulties and provide assistance to help these students;
• Hire additional personnel
• Purchase supplemental programs, materials, and/or supplies; and
• Conduct parent and family engagement meetings, trainings, events, and/or activities
• The following schools receive Title I funds to run School-Wide Programs:
  • Anderson Early Childhood Center
  • Haywood Elementary School
  • East Side Elementary School
  • Sunny Hill Intermediate School
  • Haywood Middle School
  • Haywood High School
  • Student Options Academy

Title II supports district wide professional development.

Title III supports ESL instruction.

Title IV supports Well Rounded Student programs, Safe and Healthy Schools, and Technology Education.

Title V supports rural education initiatives.

C. Perkins Grant supports CTE programs.