Title I is a federally funded program available to select schools, based on the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch. Title I funds are supplemental to district funds given to schools and are to be used to increase student achievement.

According to Federal Guidelines, all schools must hold an Annual Meeting. Often this meeting is held in conjunction with Open House early in the school year. Information is presented about the school’s Title I program, curriculum and plans for highest student achievement. Families learn about how Title I funds are used to enhance the educational program for their children.

In Pinellas County, Title I serves all students and families in eligible public elementary and secondary schools through schoolwide programs that provide additional instructional staff and other resources. Title I also allocates funds to provide equitable services for eligible students and their families in identified non public elementary and secondary schools in the district. For a complete list of Pinellas County schools served by Title I, visit the district website, www.pcsb.org.

Children do better in school when their parents/guardians are involved. Building home, school and community partnerships is an essential part of the Title I Program. One way to encourage this partnership is through the compact. A compact is a voluntary pledge that asks students, teachers, and parents/guardians to agree to work together so that children are successful in school. Signing the compact symbolizes that all agree to work together to ensure student success.

Additional Resources:

• Title I Annual Parent Meeting
• Back to School Night Handout
• Parental Involvement Plan
• Pinellas Reauthorization 5 Year Plan
• College Readiness Workshop - Nov 17th
• Title I Timeline
• Parent Empowerment Toolkit
• Title I Parent Empowerment Toolkit - Spanish
• Florida Parental Information & Resource Center
• Parents Right to Know