Title I, Part A — Improving Basic Programs
Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated By Local Educational Agencies—of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, provides supplemental funding to state and local educational agencies to acquire additional education resources at schools serving high concentrations of students from low-income homes. These resources are used to improve the quality of education programs and ensure students from low-income families have opportunities to meet challenging state assessments.
Title I, Part A schools implement either a Schoolwide program or a Targeted Assistance program. Both Title I, Part A models — Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance — use evidence-based methods and instructional strategies.
Title I, Part A-Related Links
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- Committee of Practitioners
- Community Eligibility Provision
- Comparability of Services
- Federal Report Card
- Foster Care and Student Success - Information Resources
- Maintenance of Effort
- Title I, Part A Distinguished Schools
- Title I, Part A Requirements for Paraprofessionals
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Coordination between School Systems with Title I, Part A Programs and Agencies with Early Childhood Development Programs: Coordination Requirement Guidance Document | Agreement Template
| Training Slides (Slides 1-128) (Presented on 6/10/2025)
| Training Slides (Slides 129-231) (Presented on 6/10/2025)
Title I, Part A Frequently Asked Questions
Title I, Part A Use of Funds Reference Document
Title I, Part A Requirements for Paraprofessionals One-Pager
Title I, Part A Requirements for Paraprofessionals Documentation Form (PDF)
Title I, Part A Requirements for Paraprofessionals Documentation Form (Word)
Guidance and Worksheet to Determine Amount of Title I, Part A Homeless Reservation (New! Fillable Excel Spreadsheet)
Sample Letters for Parents’ Right To Know Title I, Part A Requirements
USDE Resources
For questions or additional information, please contact the Federal Program Compliance Division at ESSASupport@tea.texas.gov.
For ESSA Consolidated Application-related questions, please contact the Grants Administration Division at grants@tea.texas.gov.
Below, please find the links to the regional ESC websites that list ESC Title I, Part A contacts that can provide technical assistance, training, and support.
- ESC - Region 1
- ESC - Region 2
- ESC - Region 12