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Title I, Part A, Section 1116 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the needs of at-risk children. The purpose of Title I is to assist schools in improving student achievement, staff development, and parental involvement by providing all children with the opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps (Sec. 1001). The goal of Title I is to provide instructional services and activities which support students in meeting the state's challenging performance standards.

Ringgold Elementary School participates in a Title I schoolwide program. This means that Title I provides for all students at our school through supplemental resources such as:

• additional highly qualified staff,
• supporting parent & family engagement programs and community involvement efforts,
• improving staff development,
• the purchase of additional instructional materials, technology, and supplies.

Title I also provides opportunities for parents to be informed and involved in the educational decisions that impact their student. Parent input regarding our Title I program is encouraged.

Title I funding is provided based upon the percentage of students participating in the free and reduced-price lunch program. Title I funds can be used for additional personnel, technology, and various teaching resources. We welcome parent input regarding decisions on how Title I funds are spent. Our Title I budget can be reviewed Ringgold Elementary School - Budget.
If you have questions or input about our school's Title I program, please contact the school principal or the Parent Involvement Coordinator. Input forms are available online and in the Parent Resource Room.