Title I Network

Overview

The Title I Network is a collaborative effort with the Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) that will provide increased technical assistance and professional development for districts and schools with Title I programs. With financial support from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI), each CESA will provide free or reduced cost Title I services for all school districts in their CESA. Title I Network services will include a base level of services to Title I districts and schools in the following five areas:

Title I Application. Consultation with Title I coordinators regarding Title I law, programming, reporting requirements, and monitoring.
Title I Coordinator Leadership. Information and resources for Title I coordinators through one-on-one technical assistance, at least two regional meetings, and a Title I coordinator orientation.
Districts and Schools Identified for Improvement. Assistance to Title I districts and schools identified for improvement including identifying and implementing improvement strategies and sanctions as required under No Child Left Behind (NCLB).
Title I Related Professional Development. Access to multiple professional development opportunities based on regional Title I needs that have been identified by districts in each CESA.
Resources and Collaboration. Information and resources regarding local and statewide initiatives and agencies that can provide Title I related support.

Program Elements

Critical program elements are:

Regional survey to determine how to best meet each district’s Title I needs
Title I Coordinator technical assistance and support
Title I Coordinator orientation
Title I Coordinator meetings
A series of professional development offerings
Assistance and information regarding sanctions for schools and districts identified for improvement under NCLB
Continued updates and information on resources, initiatives, and agencies that could enhance Title I programming

Economic Support

Title I Network services are being provided as a collaborative effort between DPI and each of the 12 CESAs. The CESAs will be providing their base level of Title I Network services as a free or reduced cost service for all school districts in the CESA.

Links and Resources

For questions about this information, please feel free to contact Jill Underly at (608) 266-3892 or Sharon Suchla at (608) 266-3983

Last updated on 2/27/2012 12:42:48 PM