Office of Federal Programs

Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

The purpose of the Title I, Part A program is to dedicate funds to provide all children “significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps” (ESSA, Section 1001).  Schools participating in the Title I program receive funds based on the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals. Title I programs are designed to ensure high standards for all students, increase quality instructional time, improve instruction through professional development, enhance family participation in the educational process, expand educational resources, and strengthen accountability.

Eighty schools within Gwinnett County Public Schools receive Title I services. Of these, 50 are elementary schools, 15 are middle schools, 10 are high schools, four special entities, and one is a charter school. These schools offer a schoolwide program where all students, teachers, and families benefit from the supplemental resources and support provided by Title I. 

Each Title I school has a family engagement center and a dedicated staff member who trains and support families to be active participants in their child's education.

Title Schools by Level

Education of Migratory Children

Title I, Part C of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 is designed to support the academic and basic medical needs of children who have been verified by the Georgia Department of Education for the Migrant Education Program. These are children whose families have moved within the last three years due to economic necessity and who work in seasonal agricultural or fishing jobs. This program serves children ages 3 – 21 by removing barriers to their academic participation and success.

Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers, Principals, or other School Leaders

The purpose of the Title II, Part A program is to maintain teacher and leader effectiveness through recruitment, retention, and professional development.

Language Instruction for Multilingual Learners and Immigrant Students

Title III, Part A of ESSA ensures that Multilingual Learners and Immigrant students receive needed supplemental support to assist in their acquisition of English and their overall academic success.

Student Support and Academic Enrichment

The Title IV, Part A program provides flexibilities for school districts to tailor investments based on identified needs and aligned to one of three focus areas.

• Well-Rounded Education
  Supports activities related to core academic subjects, foreign language, fine arts, health and physical education, and career and technical education.
• Safe and Healthy Students
  Supports activities related to creating safe and supportive learning environments for students.
• Effective Use of Technology
  Supports activities related to staff development in the use of technology to improve student academic achievement outcomes. 

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Equitable Services refer to provisions ensuring that private school students, teachers, and other educational personnel receive benefits comparable to those in public schools.