What is Title 1?

Title 1 is a federal grant program in which federal money is allocated to district to provide supplementary educational support to students who are struggling academically or are at most risk for falling behind. Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of studewnts reciving free / reduced lunch. Title I funds are used to hire additional personnel, to purchase educatioanl resources that will benefit students.

Title 1 Schools in Farmington

Farmington is a school wide title 1 program. Valley View Community School and Henry Wilson Memorial School are both considered to be Title 1 school-wide schools as over 40% of the student body qualify for free and reduced lunch.  All students benefit from the program and are eligible to receive services and supports. This includes the Tiger BEATS after school program and summer school, as well as paraprofessional classroom services.