Title 1
Title I
Title 1 is the largest federally funded education program in the United States. Authorized by Congress, it provides supplemental funds to school districts to assist eligible public and private schools with the highest student concentration of poverty to meet school educational goals. The Title I law requires the meaningful involvement of parents in school-level planning, development, and design of initiatives to improve student achievement supported by Title I funds.
How are Title I funds used?
The purpose of Title I in Alexandria Monroe Elementary School is to assist the school in improving student achievement, staff development, and parental involvement. AMES is receiving Title I funds and operates as a Schoolwide Program. AMES utilizes Title I funds to enhance the regular district instructional program. Our Title I school uses these supplemental funds to:
○ add highly qualified staff,
○ support parent and community involvement efforts,
○ improve staff development,
○ purchase additional instructional materials and supplies,
○ add technology and needed equipment.
Parents’ Right to Know
Dear Parents and Guardians:
In accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Section 1111(h)(6), this is a notification, for the 2025-2026 school year, from AMES to every parent of a student in our Title I school that you have the right to request and receive information in a timely manner regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers. This information regarding the professional qualifications of your student’s classroom teachers shall include the following:
○ If the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade level and subject areas taught;
○ If the teacher is teaching under emergency or temporary status in which Indiana qualifications and licensing criteria are waived;
○ The teacher’s bachelor’s degree major, graduate certification, and field of discipline; and
○ Whether the student is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.
If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact AMES Principal at 765-724-4166.
Title I Annual Meetings