Title I

  • Title I and related Federal Programs are intended 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. It provides flexible funding that may be used to provide additional instructional staff, professional development, extended-time programs, and other strategies for raising student achievement in participating schools. The programs focus on promoting school-wide reform in schools and ensuring students' access to scientifically based instructional strategies and challenging academic content. The specific Federal Programs include:

    • Title I.A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by State and Local Education Agencies 
    • Title II.A – Preparing, Training, and Recruiting High Quality Teachers, Principals, or other Leaders 
    • Title III.A – Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students
    • Title IV.A – Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants
    • Title I.C – Education of Migratory Students
    • Title II Part B – Math and Science Partnerships
    • McKinney Vento Act - Provisions for the education for homeless children
    • School Improvement Grant
    • Carl Perkins Grant

    The Hickman Mills C-1 School District annually receives Title I funding to help support reading, math, and science programming. Resources are provided on this site to guide parents and guardians through the District Title I Policies and Procedures, as well as to inform them of their rights and ways to get involved in developing an educational partnership to support their child’s educational progress. If you have questions or need additional information regarding Federal Programs please contact:

    Craig L. Merkerson

    Student Achievement Officer

    craig.merkerson@hickmanmills.org