Federal Programs Overview: Titles I, II, III, and IV
Federal education programs funded under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provide additional resources to school districts to support student learning, strengthen instruction, and ensure equitable access to high-quality educational opportunities. These funds help school districts meet the diverse academic and social needs of students while maintaining high expectations for learning and growth.
The Neshaminy School District receives federal funding through Titles I, II, III, and IV. Each program serves a specific purpose but works together to support students, educators, and schools in meaningful ways.
Title I, Part A is designed to help students who may be at risk of not meeting grade-level academic expectations. Title I provides financial assistance to school districts through the state based on the percentage of economically disadvantaged families within a school community. Once a school is identified and funded as a Title I schoolwide program, all students in that school are eligible to benefit from Title I services.
In the Neshaminy School District, Title I funds are used to provide additional support in reading and mathematics to help prevent students from falling behind academically. These services include small-group instruction, research-based intervention programs, and additional instructional staff focused on helping students meet the State Standards. Neshaminy currently provides Title I schoolwide services at Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Joseph Ferderbar Elementary School, Walter Miller Elementary School, Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, and Tawanka Elementary School. Staff at these schools work closely with students to build strong academic foundations and support continued growth.
Title II, Part A focuses on strengthening the quality of teaching and leadership within schools. Title II funds support professional learning opportunities for teachers, principals, and other school leaders. These funds help the district improve instruction through high-quality professional development and ongoing learning opportunities designed to support effective teaching practices. By investing in educators, Title II helps ensure that students receive strong instruction in every classroom.
Title III, Part A provides additional support for students who are learning English as a new language, as well as for immigrant students. The purpose of Title III is to help English learners develop English language proficiency while meeting the same academic standards as all students. In Neshaminy, Title III funds support the district’s Language Instruction Educational Program and help provide targeted instructional supports, supplemental materials, and professional learning for staff working with multilingual learners.
Title IV, Part A provides flexible funding to support the whole child. These funds are used to expand access to well-rounded educational opportunities, promote safe and healthy school environments, and improve the effective use of technology for teaching and learning. Title IV allows districts to address local needs and enhance programs that support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
The Neshaminy School District believes that strong partnerships with the community are essential to student success. If you have questions about federal programs, please reach out to Lauren Steflik at [email protected] or at 215-809-6515.