Learn About Victory's Title 1 and SSC
What is a Title 1 program?
Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education, especially students from low-income families and those who may need additional academic support. The goal of Title I is to help close achievement gaps and provide extra resources so every child can succeed.
Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), Section 1113, school districts are required to identify and serve eligible schools each year, rather than individual students. Schools that qualify receive supplemental federal funds to support students who may be at risk of academic challenges, including students who are struggling academically, students with disabilities, and eligible students attending private schools.
Schools that operate a Title I Schoolwide Program use these funds to improve academic achievement for all students in grades K–12, with a focus on strengthening both basic and advanced skills. The Title I Schoolwide Program is funded through federal legislation, including the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and continues to support schools in meeting the academic and social needs of all students. Parent and Family Involvement is a key part of the Title I program. Families of students served are encouraged to actively participate in both the planning and implementation of the program.
What is SSC?
School Site Council (SSC) is a committee of teachers, parents, administrators, and interested community members who work together to develop and monitor the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for a particular school site. Members of the SSC must align to the state requirements (see image to the left) to ensure balanced representation of stakeholder groups.
School Site Councils oversee the The School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) and budgets associated within the plan. School Site Council’s support increases student achievement by focusing their work on the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the SPSA.
The SPSA serves as the organizer for an individual school’s improvement process. The SPSA is a plan that establishes the goals for a school’s student achievement, describes the programs, and identifies the funds used by the school to achieve these goals.