Title I, Part A: Program Review

Tools 

Learn what to upload and the acceptable evidence for the Title I Part A Program Review using our Checklist Rubric.

Title I, Part A PRS Rubric

Program Review offers tools and technical assistance to help districts meet Title I, Part A requirements and improve student outcomes. Even if your LEA isn’t scheduled for a review, the checklist and resources below support ongoing program implementation. 

Need help? Contact us at title1a@k12.wa.us or 360-725-6100. Zoom support is also available upon request. 

For a full checklist and additional guidance across federal programs, visit the Program Review & Support page. 

Title I, Part A Program Review Checklist with Examples

1.1 Ranking and Building Allocation

LEA Level

Expenditure reports from the prior year for each school served, showing only Title I, Part A (Title IA) expenditures. Label each expenditure report by school.

The reports must show:

  • Total Title I, Part A funds budgeted for each school
  • Total Title I, Part A expenditures for each school

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Examples of compliant items:

1.2 Title I, Part A Set-Asides

LEA and School Level

Provide prior year’s evidence showing that required set-asides were budgeted and tracked. Include original CGA budget (amount can increase but not decrease). 

  • A. Homeless - Required for all LEAs
  • B. Parent Engagement - Required if allocation > $500,000
    • Include previous year’s carryover
    • Show 90% of 1% of funds were distributed to schools, prioritizing high-need schools 
  • C. Private Schools - If applicable

Evidence may include:

  • Internal tracking for each set-aside
  • Expenditure report broken out by set-aside
  • Chart of accounts (if set-asides are not labeled in reports)

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Examples of compliant items:

1.3 One Percent Parent and Family Engagement Funds

LEA Level

  • A. Not applicable if LEA allocation is under $500,000
  • B. If applicable, provide evidence that families were invited to give input on the 1% parent and family engagement funds

Examples of evidence:

  • Invitation sent to parents within the past 12 months
  • Dated meeting agenda showing Title IA discussion and feedback collection 

Resources:

Example:

1.4 Parents Right-to-Know Timely Notice of Limited State Certification and Licensure

LEA Level

  • A. Not applicable (N/A). Add a comment if no teachers held limited certificates this year. 

OR 

  • B. Upload a sample letter sent to families when a teacher with an Emergency or Intern Substitute Certificate taught in a Title IA program for four (4) or more consecutive weeks. 

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1.5 LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy

LEA Level

LEAs with Multiple Title I, Part A Schools

  • A. Upload LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
    • Must be current (reviewed with parents in the last 12 months)
    • Describe how each requirement in ESSA Sec. 1116(a)(2)(A–F) is being implemented
    • Include specific strategies used to meet each area

LEA with one Title I, Part A school

  • A. Upload Combined LEA/School PFE Policy
    • Must be current and reviewed with parents in the last 12 months
    • Describe how both LEA and school implement each required component 

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1.6 School Parent and Family Engagement Policy/Plan

School Level

LEAs with enrollment of 5,000 students and under: Provide evidence for two (2) TAS or SWP schools with highest Per Pupil Allocation (PPE). If both programs, provide evidence for one of each. 

LEAs with enrollment of 5,001 students and over: Provide evidence for two (2) TAS and two (2) SWP with the highest PPE. If one program model type, provide evidence for three (3) schools with the highest Per Pupil Allocation.  

LEAs with Multiple Title I, Part A Schools 

  • A. Upload School Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Policy 
    • Submit a current (less than 12 months), dated school-level PFE policy that clearly describes how each required component is implemented.  

LEAs with one Title I, Part A school 

  • A. Upload Combined Parent and Family Engagement (PFE) Policy 
    • Submit a current, dated PFE policy that includes both LEA and school-level components. The school policy section must clearly explain how each required element is implemented and reflect collaboration with families. 

Resources:

1.7 Schoolwide Program

School Level 

LEAs with enrollment of 5,000 students and under: Provide evidence for two (2) SWP schools with highest PPE.  

LEAs with enrollment of 5,001 students and over: Provide evidence for three (3) SWP with the highest PPE.  

Upload a copy of current, dated Schoolwide (SWP) or School Improvement Plan (SIP) Plan that includes the elements below: 

  1. Comprehensive Needs Assessment & Annual Evaluation 
    Show how the plan uses needs assessment data and yearly evaluations to guide improvement. 

  2. Well-Rounded Educational Strategies 

    • Describe how the school supports all students in meeting state academic standards. 

    • Include specific actions to assist students who are not meeting grade-level expectations. 

  3. Consolidation of Funds Matrix 
    Include a matrix showing all funding sources combined and how the funds support program goals. 

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Examples:

1.8 Schoolwide Program Evaluation

School Level 

LEAs with enrollment of 5,000 students and under: Provide evidence for two (2) SWP schools with highest PPE.  

LEAs with enrollment of 5,001 students and over: Provide evidence for three (3) SWP with the highest Per Pupil Allocation.  

Upload a summary of the annual evaluation (current or prior school year) that includes: 

  1. School name, evaluation date, and participants 
  2. Data sources (e.g., assessments, staff/parent surveys) used to assess program strengths and gaps 
  3. Summary of how the program was implemented 

Use the following questions to guide your evaluation: 

  • Was the Title I, Part A program effective? 
  • What worked well? 
  • What didn’t work? 
  • What needs to be improved? 

Examples:

1.9 Targeted Assistance Program and Identification of Students

LEAs with enrollment of 5,000 students and under: Provide evidence for two (2) TAS schools with highest PPE. 

LEAs with enrollment of 5,001 students and over: Provide evidence for three (3) TAS with the highest PPE.  

Upload a written summary of the Targeted Assistance School (TAS) program protocols that includes: 

Program Overview: Describe how the school identifies needs and makes decisions—include entrance and exit criteria. 

  1. Needs Assessment or SIP: Show identified areas for improvement. 

  2. Rank Order List: Submit the current list of eligible students. 

  3. Intervention Strategies: List instructional supports used to help identified students. 

  4. Coordination of Services: Describe how Title IA supports align with general education and key transitions (e.g., PreK–Kinder). 

  5. Family Engagement: Describe how families are involved in planning and support. 

  6. Professional Development: Include training provided to staff related to TAS.

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Examples:

1.10 Targeted Assistance Program Evaluation

LEAs with enrollment of 5,000 students and under: Provide evidence for two (2) SWP schools with highest PPE. 

LEAs with enrollment of 5,001 students and over: Provide evidence for three (3) SWP with the highest Per Pupil Allocation.  

Upload a summary of the annual evaluation (current or prior school year) that includes: 

  1. School name, evaluation date, and participants 

  2. Data sources (e.g., assessments, staff/parent surveys) used to assess program strengths and gaps 

  3. Summary of how the program was implemented 

Use the following questions to guide your evaluation: 

  • Was the Title I, Part A program effective? 
  • What worked well?
  • What didn’t work? 
  • What needs to be improved?

Examples:

1.11 Requirements to Address Inequity in Teacher Qualifications

District Level

A. Upload a plan that identifies and addresses disproportionality in student access to inexperienced, out-of-field, or ineffective teachers. 

Note: District Program Review leads received notification if they were required to submit this plan. 

B. If no disproportionality is identified, indicate N/A 

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