Title I: Improving Academic Achievement

Title I is a federal program under the ESSA that provides funding to schools with high numbers of economically disadvantaged students to help them meet academic standards. Funding is allocated based on the number of students from low-income families, and Title I supports school-wide improvements, particularly in reading, language arts, and mathematics. At Campbell Union High School District, Title I schools implement School-wide Assistance programs, which allow for comprehensive reform strategies that benefit all students. Additionally, Title I fosters a strong home-school partnership through parental involvement policies and a Parent-School Compact, promoting collaboration for student success.

CUHSD TITLE I SCHOOL SITE COUNCILS

The Role of the Schoolsite Council

A school that operates a categorical program funded through the consolidated application (ConApp) is required to establish a schoolsite council (SSC) if such program requires a School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) (California Education Code [EC] Section 65000[b]).

The SSC is required to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, including an analysis of verifiable state and local data, provide recommendations related to the school's Title I program, and participate in the development and approval of the school's SPSA. The SPSA is a strategic plan that outlines specific and measurable goals at the school site with the intention of increasing student achievement. The SPSA should align with the local educational agency's (LEA's) Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) process as they both help support continuous cycles of action, reflection, and improvement.

Schoolsite Council Responsibilities

The SSC develops the content of the SPSA (EC Section 64001[g][1]). The SPSA, including proposed expenditure of funds allocated to the school through the ConApp and the LCAP, if any, must be reviewed and updated annually by the SSC (EC Section 64001[i]). This includes at a minimum, the SSC must:

Develop and approve the SPSA, including the proposed expenditures of funds. The SPSA must align with the needs identified through the school's comprehensive needs assessment and the goals identified by the SSC and must adhere to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The SPSA must include funds based on projected allocations from federal funds, and may also include other state or local funds allocated to the school to support student achievement. Proposed expenditures include planned spending and costs needed to implement the strategies/services in the SPSA.
Recommend the SPSA, including proposed expenditures of funds, to the LEA's local governing board or body for approval.
Provide ongoing review throughout the school year of the implementation of the strategies/services in the SPSA to ensure the plan is being carried out to address the needs of the school and its students.
Make modifications to the SPSA, if a need arises. The SSC will submit the modified SPSA to the local governing board/body for approval whenever a material change (as defined in local governing board policy) is made to planned activities or related expenditures.
Annually evaluate the progress made toward the school's goals to increase the academic achievement of all students. This includes reviewing and analyzing established metrics, baseline data, and desired outcomes in the SPSA to ensure continuous improvement of students in the schoolwide program.
Perform all other duties assigned to the SSC by the local governing board or body of the LEA and by state law. As each school has their own unique needs and student populations, the SSC must ensure this is considered within their duties and responsibilities.
The SPSA must be reviewed and approved by the governing board or body of the LEA at a regularly scheduled meeting whenever there are material changes that affect the academic programs for student. (EC Section 64001[i]). If the SPSA is not approved by the governing board or body of the LEA, specific reasons must be communicated to the SSC (EC Section 64001[i]).

More information regarding Schoolsite Councils can be found on the California Department of Education website.

Current Title I Schoolwide Programs

Title I Schools in Campbell Union High School District
Boynton High School	Del Mar High School	Prospect High School	Westmont High School

Boynton High School 901 Boynton Avenue San Jose, CA 95117 (408) 626-3404 Principal: Liz Tovar	Del Mar High School 1224 Del Mar Ave San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 626-3403 Principal: Diana Nguyen	Prospect High School 18900 Prospect Rd Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 626-3408 Principal: Markus Autrey	Westmont High School 4805 Westmont Ave Campbell, CA 95008 (408) 626-3406 Principal: Jason Miller

Title I LEA Family Engagement Policy

Title I, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as reauthorized by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires local educational agencies (LEAs) conduct outreach to all parents and family members and implement programs, activities, and procedures for the involvement of parents and family members. Such programs, activities, and procedures shall be planned and implemented with meaningful consultation with parents of participating children (ESSA Section 1116[a][1]).

Parent Involvement Documents in English:

2024-2025 SCHOOL PLAN FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT (SPSA)

The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a comprehensive plan developed by schools to improve the academic performance of all students. It outlines specific goals, strategies, and actions for addressing student needs and allocates resources to support these initiatives. The SPSA is reviewed and updated annually to reflect progress and align with the school’s mission and district priorities.

Boynton High School	Branham High School	Del Mar High School
Leigh High School	Prospect High School	Westmont High School

TITLE I FAQ

What is Title I?

Title I is a federal grant which provides federal funding to schools, under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Act, to help students who are behind academically, or at risk of falling behind.
The funds for each school district are based on a State formula that is calculated by the number of students from economically disadvantaged homes.
Title I services provided with federal funds are based on the academic needs of students.
Title I is intended to supplement, not replace, state and district funds.

How are the Title I Schools selected?

Selection is based on the free and reduced-price meal count.
After funding is allocated by the county, the district then decides how many schools to fund, with priority given to those schools with the highest percentage of students who receive free and reduced-price meals.

What is the purpose of Title I?

To help students achieve proficiency on state academic standards (primarily in reading/language arts and mathematics)
To increase student performance in high-poverty schools through school-wide reform
To build teacher capacity through quality professional development
To enhance parents’ ability to help their children succeed through quality parental involvement activities

What type of program is at CUHSD Title I schools?

There are two types of Title I programs: Targeted Assistance and School-wide. Campbell Union High School currently has Title I School-wide Assistance programs

What do Title I School-wide Program schools do?

Create a plan that integrates school-wide reform strategies rather than providing separate, add-on services
Are permitted to use funds from Title I and other resources to upgrade the entire educational program of the school in order to raise academic achievement for all students
Maintain a school-wide mission and goals that shape school decisions and help all students achieve high standards
Identify how other federal and state funding sources are used to implement the school-wide plan
Ensure that legislative intent and all reporting requirements of each specific funding source are met

How does Title I encourage the Home-School Partnership?

Title I legislation requires that each school receiving federal funds develop a parental involvement policy and a parent-school compact.
The district-level and school-level parental involvement policies are distributed to parents with the Parent-School Compact at the beginning of each school year.
A Title I Annual Parent Meeting takes place each year in the fall to inform parents of the Title I program and to gather parent input.
A parental involvement survey is conducted each spring to solicit input from parents. Parental Involvement Policy
Aside from the district parental involvement policy, each school has a parental involvement policy written with parent input that outlines how parents can take part in the school’s efforts.

Parent-School Compact

This compact is a written agreement that explains how the entire school staff, parents, and students will share in the responsibility for improved student achievement. It also outlines how the school and parents will build a partnership to help all children achieve high standards.