Title I Information

What is Title I?
Every Student Succeeds Act

Title I is a federally funded program which provides supplemental funds to schools to assist eligible students to meet their educational goals. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation’s education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. Indian Prairie School District #204’s Title I program focuses on early intervention at the preschool, and elementary supplemental programs in the areas of reading, math, student engagement, 21 Century skills and social-emotional learning.

The previous version of the law, the No Child Left Behind  (NCLB) Act, shined a light on where students were making progress and where they needed additional support, regardless of race, income, zip code, disability, home language, or background.  The new law (ESSA) builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents, and students across the country.

Additional information can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education’s website www.isbe.net.  

Which Schools are Title I?

Georgetown Elementary (Schoolwide Program) 
Longwood Elementary (Schoolwide Program)
Gombert Elementary (Schoolwide Program)
McCarty Elementary (Schoolwide Program)
Prairie Children Preschool (Schoolwide Program)  

How are the funds used?

Schoolwide I Programs support all students in the school. Title I is not a standalone program, but is coordinated with other district, state and federal programs to drive improved achievement in the schools. Title I funds provide additional student programs, extensive professional development for teachers, and a variety of parent and family programs.

Targeted Assistance Programs may only support students who are at risk of not meeting their educational goals as measured by district and state assessments. Title I is not a standalone program, but is coordinated with other district, state and federal programs to drive improved achievement in the schools. Title I funds provide additional student, teacher and parent resources in our schools and extensive professional development for teachers.

For more detailed information about how Title I funds support our schools, contact a Title I school principal and visit this site often for updates.  

How can you get involved?

School, family and community partnerships can take many forms. In our district, we value and encourage parental involvement at all levels of participation. Below is Joyce Epstein’s “Six Types of Parent Involvement Model” from Johns Hopkins University, which outlines what meaningful parental involvement looks like.  

1. PARENTING

Helping families to develop home environments that support learning.

2. COMMUNICATING

Providing information and designing more effective forms of communications between school and home.

3. VOLUNTEERING

Recruiting and organizing parental help and support.

4. LEARNING AT HOME

Providing information and ideas to parents about how to help students at home with homework and other curriculum-related activities.

5. DECISION MAKING

Including parents in school decisions, and developing parent leaders and representatives.

6. COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY

Identifying and integrating resources and services from the community to strengthen school programs and family.

Indian Prairie School District recognizes that a student’s education is a joint responsibility shared by schools and parents as part of the larger community, and that these participants directly impact learning. We welcome you and want your active participation. There are numerous volunteer activities at your school. Contact your school principal or PTA president for information about volunteer opportunities in our schools.  

Title I Contact Info:

Doug Eccarius
Deputy Superintendent
douglas_eccarius@ipsd.org - or - 630-375-3025      

 
Laura Rosenblum
Asst. Superintendent, Elementary
laura_rosenblum@ipsd.org - or - 630-375-3025