Title I is a federal program which provides funds to supplement educational services in schools with higher percentages of students receiving Free or Reduced Price Lunch assistance. The purpose of the program is to ensure that students in these schools have access to a high quality education.

District 623 has elected to serve its qualified elementary schools with Title I. Four of our seven elementary schools receive Title I funds.

Title I Targeted Assistance Programs

Schools in targeted assistance programs have rates of students receiving Free or Reduced Price Lunch greater than the district's rate, but less than 40%. Schools with greater than 40% that elect not to operate as school-wide Title I programs are also considered Targeted Assistance schools. Targeted Assistance schools provide additional instruction and interventions for students most at risk of not meeting state standards in math and reading. This instruction may take place during the school day, before school, or after school.

Title I School-Wide Programs

Schools with Free-Reduced Price Lunch rates greater than 40% may apply to operate as school-wide programs (SWP). SWP schools design a school reform plan aimed at improving overall education, while still focusing on students at risk of not meeting standards. SWP status allows schools more flexibility in using Title I funds. For example, SWP staff funded by Title I dollars can work with any student in the school, where in a targeted assistance program, they are only allowed to work with students identified as at risk.

District 623 School-Wide Title I Schools

Brimhall Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School
Edgerton Elementary School
Little Canada Elementary School

District 623 Targeted Assistance Title I Schools

Fairview Alternative High School (FAHS)

Non-Public Schools and Title I

Eligible students in non-public schools in District 623's boundaries are also eligible for Title I services from the district. Students in three non-public schools currently receive targeted assistance services from Title I teachers contracting with District 623.

Non-public schools receiving Title I services

St. Jerome School
St. John the Evangelist School of Little Canada
St. Rose of Lima School

Minnesota Parent Center

The Minnesota Parent Center (A project of the MN Parental Information and Resource Center-PACER) is a unique statewide project designed to help families and schools build stronger ties to benefit students.

The Parent Center helps parents be strong partners in their children's education and encourages community involvement to help all children succeed at school.

The Minnesota Parent Center can answer questions and help you solve school-related problems and provides:

  • Free research-based training for Title I schools
  • Individual assistance
  • Information handouts
  • More information at: http://www.pacer.org/mpc/

For further information, please call or e-mail:

P.C. Clymer, Student Services Supervisor, Title I, at 651-635-1605.

Carrie Hayne, Title I Support