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Improving Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged/Improving Basic Programs - Title I, Part A Purpose: Title I, Part A promotes the use of effective methods and strategies that are grounded in scientifically-based research. Title I outlines standards, accountability, and Adequate Yearly Progress provisions that are aimed at helping disadvantaged students meet Washington academic standards.
21st Century Community Learning Centers - Title IV, Part B Purpose: To establish or expand before- and after-school community learning centers that provide students with academic achievement opportunities along with enrichment activities designed to complement the regular-day academic program.
Innovative Programs - Title V, Part A Purpose: Innovative Programs support state and local efforts to implement promising education reforms, provide a continuing source of innovation and educational improvement, help meet the special educational needs of at-risk and high-need students, and support programs to improve school, student, and teacher performance, including professional development.
Reading First - Title I, Part B1 Purpose: The overall goal of Reading First is to ensure that every child is reading at grade level by the end of the third grade. Reading First also requires a scientifically research-based core reading program for students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 3, supplemental and intervention materials, valid and reliable assessments, and high-quality professional development.
Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) - Title VI, Part B For Small Rural School Achievement (SRSA), click here. For Rural and Low-income School Program (RLIS), click here. Purpose: REAP consists of two programs: Small Rural School Achievement (SRSA) and Rural and Low-income School Program (RLIS) awards funds, either by formula or competitively, to rural districts that serve high concentrations of students from low-income families to help schools meet Adequate Yearly Progress.
Comprehensive School Reform - Title I, Part F Purpose: To improve student achievement by supporting the implementation of comprehensive school reform based on scientifically-based research and effective practices so that all children, especially those in low-performing, high poverty schools, can meet challenging state content and academic achievement standards. The program rests on the premise that unified, coherent and integrated strategies for improvement, knitted together in a comprehensive design, regardless of whether schools use a nationally available approach or develops thier program locally, will work better than the same strategies implemented in isolation from each other.
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Purpose: To increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. GEAR-UP provides six-year grants to states and partnerships to provide service at high-poverty middle and high schools. The grant serves students beginning no later than seventh grade and follows those students through high school.
High Schools That Work (HSTW) Purpose: To support eligible high schools in the use of the HSTW key design principals as a framework for improving academic and career/technology instruction and overall student achievement. The HSTW Key Conditions include a clear, functional mission statement; strong leadership; a plan for continuous improvement; qualified teachers; commitment to goals; flexible scheduling; and support for professional development.
Charter Schools Program Purpose: This program provides financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools, and the dissemination of information on charter schools. Implementation may include informing the community about the charter school and acquiring necessary equipment, materials, and supplies to improve student academic achievement.
Initiative I-728 Student Achievement Fund Purpose: To improve public education in the state of Washington and to achieve higher academic standards for all students through class size reductions; extended learning opportunities for students who need or want additional time in school; investments in educators and their professional development; early assistance for children who need pre-kindergarten support in order to be successful in school; and other improvements.
