Reauthorized in 2015 under Public Law 114-95 as Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), these programs were originally authorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 (Public Law 89-10), the first major program of federal assistance to our nation’s public elementary and secondary schools. These programs assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to close the achievement gap with accountability, flexibility, and choice.
Rolla Public Schools receive funds through the federal government to supplement state and local funding. These federal funds are intended to provide support to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assessments. If a school in the district receives Title I funds, parents can receive, upon request, information regarding whether the student’s teacher is certified to teach in the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction. For more information, please see this administrative memo.
To file a complaint regarding specific federal programs, see Policy KLA and DESE's website.
The district receives funds through the following programs:
Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is the largest federally funded education program that provides extra support to students who are academically at-risk in public and private schools. Through Title I, the government allocates funds to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in each district. Title I funds are designed to help close the achievement gap between disadvantaged students and their peers. The purpose of Title I is to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assessments.
Mark Twain, Truman, and Wyman Elementary all qualify for Schoolwide Title I.A, while the Rolla Middle School qualifies as a Targeted Assistance program.
Parent Involvement: Parent involvement is an important part of Title I funding. Schools receiving Title I funds are required to implement programs and activities that include and promote parent involvement. Schools must also provide opportunities for parents to increase their knowledge as it relates to their child’s educational experience in terms of curriculum, assessments and instructional strategies. Parents may get involved in a number of ways, including but not limited to:
- Join the school PTO
- Support student extra-curricular activities
- Volunteer at the school
- Attend parent-teacher conferences
- Communicate with teachers by email, phone notes, etc.
- Keep teachers and school teams informed about events in your child’s life, which may affect school performance.
For more information, please see our LEA Parent and Family Engagement policy.
The purpose of the Title I School Parent Compact is to outline how the parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved students academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents will build and develop a partnership to help children meet or exceed the challenging state standards. For additional information, please refer to the Title I Parent/Student Handbook.
Title II.A Preparing, Training and Recruiting High-Quality Teachers and Principals, and Other School Leaders
Title II.A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is intended to support teachers, principals, and other school leaders in their work to improve the overall quality of instruction and ensure equity of educational opportunity for all students. There are four intended goals:
Increase student achievement consistent with state standards.
- Improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders,
- Increase the number of teachers, principals, and other school leaders who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools, and
- Provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders.
Title III Instruction for Limited English Proficient Students and Immigrant Students
Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act ensures that English Learners (ELs) including immigrant children and youth, attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic achievement in English, and meet the Missouri Learning Standards by achieving high levels in the core academic subjects in educational settings taught in English. Parent and community involvement must also be promoted.
Title III funds are utilized for a variety of purposes to support EL students and teachers including:
- Professional Development
- Instructional materials and supplies
- Parent Involvement (Required)
- English Language Teachers
In support of strengthening student academic achievement for ELL and Immigrant students, Rolla 31 Schools receive Title III funds and will be carrying out the requirements of The Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Title IV.A 21st Century Schools
Title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act is intended to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, LEAs, schools and local communities to:
- Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education;
- Improve school conditions for student learning; and,
- Improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of students.
Questions regarding Federal Programs may be directed to Dr. Mandy Welch, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment by phone at 573-458-0100 or by email.
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