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Depending on the percentage of students living in poverty, public and non-public schools can implement either a Title I Targeted Assistance program or a Schoolwide program.

Targeted Assistance Program

Schools that have at least 35% of the students living in poverty may provide a Title I Targeted Assistance program. This program is aimed at providing services for a specific group of students who are identified as being the lowest achieving or the furthest from meeting the requirements of the state standards. 

To implement a Title I Targeted Assistance program: 

  • The school must have 35% of the students living in poverty.
  • Students must be identified and served, on a priority basis, based on multiple, objective, educationally related criteria, and listed and ranked on the eligibility list.
  • Teachers certified by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) must be used to provide supplemental targeted instruction using research-based instructional strategies that will improve the academic success of the lowest-performing students. 
  • A signed Parent Consent Form must be on file for students to receive services. 
  • Supplemental services can be delivered through pull-out instruction and/or extended day instruction. 
  • Other school personnel and parents must be involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Title I program.

Schoolwide Program

Schools that have at least 40% of the students living in poverty may apply for Title I Schoolwide status. The Schoolwide program's purpose is to upgrade core academic programs to ensure that all students are achieving high levels of academic proficiency. 

The development and implementation of a high-quality Schoolwide program should begin with a planning committee of all stakeholders: staff, parents, and community partners. As a group, determine what the areas of need are for all students and what the vision of the new programming will be. 

The steps to become a Title I Schoolwide program include: 

  1. Notify the MPS Title I office of the intent to apply for Schoolwide status. The MPS Title I office can provide support and answer questions that may arise during the planning process. 
  2. Create a school profile that includes existing information and data about student needs, curriculum and instruction, professional development, family and community involvement, and school context and organization. Summarize and discuss the data to develop priorities and share with key stakeholders. 
  3. Write the plan and develop priority needs based on the data. 
  4. Evaluate the plan. 

During the application process: 

  1. Submit the Title I Schoolwide Application (Form PI-9551) to the Title I coordinator at least four weeks prior to the DPI due date. 
  2. The Title I office will review and request revisions if necessary. 
  3. The Title I office will approve the final version and obtain the superintendents’ signature. 
  4. The Title I office will submit the finalized application to DPI for their approval. 

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More Information

If you have any questions, please contact Shelley Perkins, State and Federal Programs director, at perkinss@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414) 475-8009.