James E. Shepard Middle School -

What is Title I?

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for:

• Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards.

• Providing supplemental instructional supports

• Purchasing supplemental programs and materials

• Conducting parent and family engagement meetings/trainings/activities

 Annual Open Meeting

The “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) of 2015 requires that each Title I School hold an Annual Meeting of Title I parents for the purpose of...

• Informing you of your school’s participation in Title I

• Explaining the requirements of Title I

• Explaining your rights as parents to be involved

Below are materials from the Annual Open Meeting:

•  Presentation/Slides 

• Student/Parent/School Compact (English and Spanish) 

• School Parent and Family Engagement Policy (English and Spanish) 

• Parents’ Right to Know Letter and Request Form (English and Spanish) 

Parents Guide to Assessments in DPS 

• Grade Level Assessments (English) 

• Grade Level Assessments (Spanish) 

• DPS Assessment Calendar 

• Individual Student Reports (ISRs) 

• Parents Right to Know – Student 

  • Participation in Assessments 

• Additional Parent Resources