• TITLE I/LAP Program Information
    Information from OSPI, Title I, Part A Section [Revised January 2025]

    Title I, Part A is a federal program designed “To provide all children with a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps.”

    Title I, Part A: Closing Educational Achievement Gaps is a federal program designed to provide customized instruction and curricula that help students meet academic standards. As the oldest and largest federal education program, Title I, Part A programs build opportunities for children whose struggles often keep them on the academic sidelines. One-third of the public schools in Washington state operate Title I, Part A programs, providing academic services to over 350 thousand students annually.

    Program Models
    Title I, Part A services are delivered in either a targeted assistance program or a school-wide program.

    Fiscal Requirements & Guidance
    Find Title I, Part A fiscal requirements and guidance including ranking and allocating, laws, data funding summaries, and more!

    Parent & Family Engagement
    The Title I, Part A program insists on robust Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) activities at every school where federal funds support effective teaching and engaged learning.

    Staffing Requirements/Paras & Teacher Qualifications
    Learn more about Teacher and Paras and the qualifications that staff must meet to be in Title I, Part A.

    Program Review & Support Title I, Part A (Formerly CPR)
    The Program Review & Support (PRS) is the process used to review multiple programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The PRS process fulfills requirements under Federal regulations and consists of an OSPI team reviewing the federal and selected state programs of identified Local Educational Agencies (LEA).

    Early Learning in Title I, Part A Programs
    Providing high-quality early learning programs is a great opportunity for LEAs to begin serving children most in need of support in inclusive, developmentally-appropriate environments before they enter the K–12 system. Use the Funding Early Learning Activities in WA State Guide to help support in improving, creating, and funding high-quality early learning activities. Included are strategies to support WA state early learning initiatives such as transition activities, inclusive classrooms, Transitional Kindergarten (TK) guidance, creating a best practice learning environment, a Braided Funding Matrix, links to resources to support the implementation of the Pyramid Model, and more.

    Citizen Complaints-Federal Programs
    A citizen complaint is a written statement that alleges a violation of a federal rule, law or regulation or state regulation that applies to a federal program.

    Learning Assistance Program (LAP): The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) provides supplemental instruction and services to students who are not yet meeting academic standards in basic skills areas as identified by statewide, school, or district assessments or other performance measurement tools. LAP services may include academic and non-academic supports that focus on accelerating student growth and addressing barriers preventing students from accessing core instruction.

    For more information, visit Closing Educational Achievement Gaps (Title I, Part A)

    Our Mission: In a culture of equity and excellence, we engage, educate, and empower each student for success beyond graduation. // Auburn School District complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not illegally discriminate on the basis of age; gender; race; color; creed; religion; national origin (including language); sex; sexual orientation including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; the use of a trained dog guide or service animal; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures can be found at: https://www.auburn.wednet.edu/Compliance