Title 1 is a federal aid program for schools. The goal of Title 1 is to ensure a high-quality education for every child, by providing extra help to students who need it most. Title 1 money is distributed to districts and individual schools based on the numbers of low-income families. Under Title 1, schools must:

• Identify students most in need of educational assistance
• Set goals for improvement
• Measure student progress
• Develop programs that add to the regular classroom program
• Involve parents in the program

For more information: http://www.doe.mass.edu/titlei/

To read a parent tipsheet describing Title 1, the Individuals with Disabiities Educational Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabiitation Act of 1973: Title 1, IDEA and 504