Title I, Part A

Title I, Part A is part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education to close educational achievement gaps. Title I supports Yakima School District students, parents, and families by funding a wide variety of activities. These activities can sometimes include, parent and family engagement, instructional supports, behavior and mentoring supports, social and emotional learning, and improving school quality.

Regional Title I Parent Conference

Schools in Title I Schoolwide Program

Your Right to Know

Parents of children attending Title I, Part A schools have the right to request and receive information about the qualifications of the teacher and paraprofessionals who provide instruction to students. Parents must also receive a timely notice that their child has been assigned, or has been taught for more than four consecutive weeks by a teacher who has limited state certification/licensure.

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Citizens Complaint Process

As a recipient of federal funds, we are required to inform you that if you have a complaint about the services offered under Title I and have not been able to resolve them through the District process, you may file a citizen complaint to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

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Share Your Feedback

We are inviting our families to review the Yakima School District's Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy . Please send your comments and questions to cliett.amber@yakimaschools.org.