The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 reauthorized the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged, “is intended to help insure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assignments.”

In Fayette County, the Title I program works to help schools meet Kentucky's learning goals, attain Kentucky's academic core concepts, coordinate resources to improve education for all students and support school reform efforts. 

Title I school mini-budgets help fund the schools' strategies and activities. Title I district money provides technical assistance to the schools and professional development for their Title I staff. Title I funds also may be used for additional instructional staff, extended-time programs and other means of raising student achievement in high-poverty schools.

FAQ

• How does a school become a Title I school?
• What is a "schoolwide program"? 
• What are some of the schoolwide programs in Fayette County?
• Who are the Supplemental Educational Services providers? (Spanish version)
• Other frequently asked questions

For parents

Twice a month, the Kentucky Department of Education sends out a free electronic newsletter called ParentInfo. It includes features on testing, School-Based Decision Making Councils, school report cards, technology and more. To subscribe, register at the KDE site.

The Kentucky Parent Information & Resource Center is another good resource for parents and grandparents. Its Web site also includes a "Tip of the Day" and "Idea of the Day" for elementary and middle school students.

Additional resources

• FCPS Parent / Family Involvement Policy 
• Kentucky Department of Education's Title I site
• Kentucky Department of Education's "For Parents" site
• U.S. Department of Education's "For Parents" site