Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation's schools.  The goal of Title I is to help every child get a high quality education.  Title I programs generally offer smaller classes, additional teachers and assistants, more training for school staff, extra time for instruction, a variety of teaching methods and materials, counseling and mentoring, etc. 

Title I serves children through School-wide and Targeted Assistance Programs.  Schools with 40% or more of children from low income families can develop school wide Title I programs to serve all students.  School-wide programs can combine Title I funds with federal, state and local funds to improve school programs. Calhoun Schools serves our students through school-wide programs.

Student progress in Title I assisted schools is measured each year by administrators, teachers and parents to ensure all students are reaching goals set for improvement.  If certain goals for improvement are not met after a specified time, students in that school may be eligible for other Title I benefits such as tutoring or school choice.

Parents are an important part of our Title I program.  There are many ways for parents to be involved in determining program goals, planning and executing programs and evaluating programs.  Attending school events and information sessions, volunteering, joining parent's organizations, attending parent-teacher conferences and keeping open the line of communication between home and school are all measures that can be taken to support our school-wide Title I program.