Title I-A

Title I-A is a program that provides financial assistance to LEAs and schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Federal funds are currently allocated through four statutory formulas that are based primarily on census poverty estimates and the cost of education in each state.

Paraprofessional Information

ESSA requires that all instructional paraprofessionals supported by Title I, Part A funds have the following: A high school diploma or GED, and Completion of two years of college, (48 semester credit hours), or demonstrated, through an approved or local assessment: Para Pro (ETS), Para Educator (Master Teacher), Project Para (UNL)

Updated March 12, 2024 5:44pm