Title 1 Funding
The federal government allocates funding to the state based on census poverty data estimates.
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education allocates the funds to school districts. Since census data are not available for charter schools and regional vocational schools, the Department adjusts district allocations accordingly.
Districts apply for the funds by submitting an application to the Department detailing proposed activities. In general, schools with a sufficiently high percentage of economically disadvantaged students qualify for Title I funds.
Martha's Vineyard Public Schools then must allocate funds to participating schools based on state allocations, and the number of children from low-income families (which is determined by free and reduced lunch participation).
*Please note: Once a school receives funds it is intended to be used to support & increase achievement of all students determined eligible by the selection criteria that is in place, regardless of socio-economic status.
(http://www.doe.mass.edu/titlei/intro.txt)
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education allocates the funds to school districts. Since census data are not available for charter schools and regional vocational schools, the Department adjusts district allocations accordingly.
Districts apply for the funds by submitting an application to the Department detailing proposed activities. In general, schools with a sufficiently high percentage of economically disadvantaged students qualify for Title I funds.
Martha's Vineyard Public Schools then must allocate funds to participating schools based on state allocations, and the number of children from low-income families (which is determined by free and reduced lunch participation).
*Please note: Once a school receives funds it is intended to be used to support & increase achievement of all students determined eligible by the selection criteria that is in place, regardless of socio-economic status.
(http://www.doe.mass.edu/titlei/intro.txt)