Title funds are federal monies that are meant to supplement existing state funding for education. Title funds were amended in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015. These funds are released yearly from the federal government. The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE), Districts and Charters then allocate a percentage to individual schools and districts.
The following U.S. Department of Education Title programs are administered by DDOE.
Title I, Part A: Improving Basic Programs Operated by Districts and Charters
Title I, Part A (generally known as Title I) funds programming for students from low-income families. The money must go toward helping these learners meet challenging and relevant academic state standards.
Title I, Part C: Migrant Education Program (MEP)
Title I, Part C funds support high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services during the school year and, as applicable, during summer or intersession periods, that address the unique educational needs of migratory children.
Title I, Part D: Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youths Who Neglected, Delinquent, or At-Risk
Title I, Part D funds support educational services for these children so
- they have the opportunity to meet challenging State academic content and achievement standards;
- successfully transition from institutionalization to further schooling or employment; and
- prevent them from dropping out of school, and to provide dropouts and those returning from correctional facilities with a support system to ensure their continued education
Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction
Title II, Part A (generally known as Title II) provide grants to State education agencies and subgratns to local educational agencies in order to:
- Increase student achievement consistent with the challenging State academic standards;
- Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders;
- Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools;
- Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.”
Title III: English Learner and Immigrant Increase
Title III funds are for English learners and immigrant students. Title III requirements are strict; students must qualify as English learners and immigrant students under a specific definition. Programs funded by Title III must directly benefit English learners and immigrant students.
Title IV, Part A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Title IV funds emphasize three focus areas:
- Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education
- Improve school conditions for student learning
- Improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students
Title IV, Part B: Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Grants
Title IV, Part B funds prioritize high-poverty areas supporting high-quality afterschool and summer programs providing students with safe, engaging places to try new activities, develop new skills, have fun and learn.
Learn more about Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
Title VII, Subtitle B – McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Resources
Title VII, Subtitle B funds support
Learn more about education for students experiencing homelessness.
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For more information on continuous improvement in Delaware, please call 302-735-4035. You can also search DDOE contacts by services and programs.
