Title I Program at GSD

State Schools is requesting an Ed-Flex Waiver of TITLE I, Part A Limitation on Carryover- ESSA Section 1127(a) (Unspent Title I, Part A FY24 funds carried over to FY25)

What is Title I?

Title I, Part A is a part of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA), which was reauthorized as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015. This act provides federal funds through the Georgia Department of Education to local educational agencies (LEAs) and public schools with high percentages of students who meet eligibility requirements for federal funding support. This support is to ensure that all children meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards.

What is the eligibility requirement?

Meeting the needs of academically at-risk children (as determined by the percentage of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch).

What is the purpose of Title I?

The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging State academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. GSD strives to reach this goal in several ways. We ensure that high-quality academic assessments, accountability systems, teacher preparation and training, curriculum, and instructional materials are aligned with challenging State academic standards so that students, teachers, parents, and administrators can measure progress against common expectations for student academic achievement. GSD targets and distributes our resources sufficiently to make a difference where needs are greatest, significantly elevating the quality of instruction by providing staff with substantial opportunities for professional development. We also afford parents meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their child.

Annual Title I Parent and Family Meeting Presentation

Title I Annual Parent Meeting Agenda 2025 (English) 

Agenda de la reunión anual de padres del Título I 2025 (Espanol)

Title I schools are required to have an Annual Title I Parent Meeting. Meetings will be held on registration days, 2 August and 3 August 2025. The meeting, in video format, is available for viewing at any time, and can be found on this webpage below. The video is accessible in ASL, English, and Spanish. If you have questions, comments, or want more information, please contact Marie Dickinson at mdickinson@doe.k12.ga.us. 

After you watch the Title I Parent and Family Meeting video, please electronically sign your name using this form:

Title I Meeting Video Attendance