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Department of Early Childhood, Federa,l and Special Programs → Title I → Our Work - Division of Title I

Our Work

USDE_SecretaryThe Title I Unit implements Title I mandates of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 especially as it relates to the Title I requirements.

The Title I Unit provides customized support to assist schools with the completion of all requirements of the Title I, Part A grant including support for:

  • School Improvement Planning
  • Data analysis to make informed decisions
  • Accessing strategies and resources
  • Parent engagement committees
  • Determining fund distribution for school and community benefit
  • School level parent engagement plans
  • Professional development for staff to include working with parents and families as partners
  • Parent Community Coordinators
  • Extended learning such as summer learning and afterschool programs

 

Parent Community Coordinators (PCC)

Some Title I schools have an additional staff member to help build and strengthen positive relationships with families and work collaboratively with school leaders, staff, and community organizations to develop and implement family engagement activities. They support families by guiding them through the school system, helping to build their ability to advocate for their students’ academic success, especially those facing language, cultural, or economic barriers.