Q&A

What is Title I?

Title I in Colorado Springs School District 11 is a federal formula grant that gives additional dollars to schools with high rates of poverty.

  • These funds are used to increase reading and math achievement for AT RISK students in these schools.
  • Title I schools running schoolwide programs may use federal dollars for any student in that school.
  • Schoolwide Title I programs use funds to provide services such as, extended day programs, before or after-school tutoring programs, summer interventions, increased professional development for staff members and supplies and materials that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

How can you be involved in decisions regarding Title I Programs?

Every Title I school has funds allocated for family engagement activities. By participating in these activities a parent can become more involved in the school's educational goals and the educational outcomes of their child. Please get engaged with your students through parent engagement opportunities!

How do I find out about Title I at my school?

Every Title I school is required to have an Annual Meeting to explain the school's Title I budget. Parents can also contact the school for more information about the individual school's program.

How does the District monitor and support the Title I Programs at the schools?

The Title I Programs Office works to support the Title I Schools throughout the school year. The purpose of this office is to provide mentoring, technical assistance, and instruction on the Title I policies to ensure compliance with Title I District and Federal regulations.

What are District 11's focus areas for the Title I Program?

  1. Upgrade educational programs to improve the achievement of the lowest-achieving students
  2. Address identified needs using research and evidence-based improvement strategies
  3. Ensure meaningful family, community, and stakeholder involvement

Which schools must be served under Title I?

Any school that has a poverty rate of 75% or higher must be funded under Title I law, in rank order.

How are Title I schools identified?

Schools must be identified by the district based on the percentage of free and reduced lunch eligible students as well as students that qualify for CEP Programs such as:

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
  • Homeless and Runaway Youth
  • Migrant Children
  • Foster Children
  • Head Start
  • Students approved by local school district officials

This is determined on a yearly basis

Any additional questions can be directed to our Title I Director

Tamara Forrest

(719) 520-2372

tamara.forrest@d11.org