Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA/ESEA) is a federal funding program designed to close achievement gaps and ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.
Many schools receiving Title I Part A funding operate Schoolwide Programs, implementing overall school improvements to ensure that systems, practices, and programs are effectively aligned to reduce gaps and support every student’s achievement.
School-wide Programs in the AASD identify a vision for students’ academic and socioemotional success and align school improvement plans to this vision. Such programs also articulate a plan to engage parents and caregivers as stakeholders in their children’s education and in the implementation of a Title I school improvement plan.
LITERACY
By the spring of 2026, 50% of students will perform at or above grade level, as measured by the iReady reading diagnostic assessment.
Aligned action steps:
- Implement the board-adopted ELA curriculum with fidelity
- Facilitate weekly PLC meetings focused on student assessment data
- Engage students in differentiated, responsive instruction during small group instruction block
MATH
By the spring of 2026, 50% of students will perform at or above grade level, as measured by the iReady math diagnostic assessment.
Aligned action steps:
- Implement the board-adopted math curriculum with fidelity
- Focus on student engagement in learning during math lessons
- Facilitate weekly PLC meetings focused on student assessment data
- Align small group instruction to student needs based on formative assessment data
SEL
By the spring of 2026, we will increase the percentage of students who can accurately describe their feelings from 47% to 55%.
Aligned action steps:
- Organize SAIG groups to address student needs
- Student Services staff will provide additional supports and instruction to support new kindergarten students
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PLAN
Richmond values the partnership of parents and caregivers in ensuring success for all students. Our plan to engage families in learning during the 25-26 school year is linked here.
