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

TEA Resources

Coordination between School Systems with Title I, Part A Programs and Agencies with Early Childhood Development Programs: Coordination Requirement Guidance Document | Agreement Template

SC5000 Instructions and Campus Eligibility Webinar | Training Slides (Slides 1-128) (Presented on 6/10/2025)

Allocating Funds to Title I, Part A Campuses Webinar | Training Slides (Slides 129-231) (Presented on 6/10/2025)

Collaborative Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CCNA) Toolkit

Title I, Part A Campus Selection & SC5000 Handbook

Title I, Part A Frequently Asked Questions

Title I, Part A Program Webinar

Title I, Part A Program Guide

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

USDE Fact Sheet: Flexibility for Within-LEA Allocations

Non-Regulatory Guidance: Within-LEA Allocations

Non-Regulatory Guidance: Supporting School Reform by Leveraging Funds in a Schoolwide Program

Non-Regulatory Guidance: Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program

Ensuring Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care: Transportation Procedures

Non-Regulatory Guidance: Ensuring Educational Stability for Children in Foster Care

Non-Regulatory Guidance: Serving Preschool Children Through Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as Amended

Non-Regulatory Guidance: Parent and Family Engagement

Contact Information

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.