Title I is a federally funded program designed to help students meet academic standards in reading and math in order to succeed in school. Title I-A is a section of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that established these programs. It is formula-funded based on poverty levels, but the services provided are for students at-risk of not meeting Arizona's K-12 Standards in reading and math, so that they can improve their skills, succeed in the regular classroom and reach grade-level proficiency.

What is the purpose of Title I?

The purpose of Title I is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, high-quality education and to close educational achievement gaps. Title I supports our Title I schools to help ensure every child has access to an excellent education.

How is this accomplished?

• Supplemental programs (before/after school)
• Instructional support services
• School-wide reform efforts
• Teacher professional development
• Increased involvement of parents in their children’s education
• Evidence-based teaching strategies

Free & Reduced Meal Applications

Applications for free and reduced meals must be submitted annually, even if approved the previous year. We encourage all families to apply for free and reduced meal benefits as many families have experienced a change in their income due to COVID-19.   

To apply, submit your Free and Reduced meal applications online. Once there, click "Apply for Meals Today" or "Solicitar Comidas Hoy" located on the right side of the page.

Optionally, you may print out and deliver the following completed applications to your children's school:

• 2020-2021 Free/Reduced Meal Application (English)
• 2020-2021 Free/Reduced Meal Application (Spanish)

In addition to receiving free or reduced fee meals, eligible students may also qualify for additional benefits including:

• Reduced fees for participation in Middle School and High School Athletics
• Reduced fees for participation in certain other extracurricular events and programs
• Other State and Federal benefits

• Arizona Department of Education, Parent Gateway - Resources available to better prepare your child(ren) for success in school, college, career and life.
• Read On Arizona - Read On Arizona is committed to helping create an early literacy system that delivers the right program at the right time for every child.
• Arizona 2-1-1 - Arizona Community Information and Referral Services. Dial 2-1-1 within Arizona or 877-211-8661 from anywhere in the United States to find help as soon as possible.
• Family and Community Engagement - A key component of an effective Title I School Program is increasing Parent and Community Engagement in the education of children. Arizona believes Parent and Community Engagement will lead to the successful education of students.
• For more information on ESSA, please visit the links below:
   Arizona Department of Education - ESSA
   U.S. Department of Education information - ESSA