Welcome to Title I-A

The purpose of Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

FY22 Primary Approval Enhancement

Allocating Funds Part I: Eligibility and Rank & Serve

Recorded April 2020

Allocating Funds Part II: PPA and the 125% Rule

Recorded April 2020

Retention and Recruitment Stipends

Recorded April 2020

From the Educator & School Excellence Blog

Teacher Evaluation Affirmations Fri, Dec 16 2022

During the legislative session of 2022 the legislature repealed A.R.S. 15-952 as part of the K-12 Budget Reconciliation Bill that was signed by Governor Doug Ducey.  Due to this repeal an LEA will no longer be required to submit an Affirmation of Teacher Evaluations by February 1st to the Educator and School Excellence Unit.  The repeal of 15-592 though does not remove the evaluation requirements of the LEA for certificated teachers as required under A.R.S. 15-537.

October 2022 ESE Newsletter Wed, Oct 5 2022

This month's edition includes insightful information on the Stronger Connections Competitive Grant program , TitleIAdmin.com, and other important topics.