Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA/ESEA) is a federal funding program designed to close achievement gaps and ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.
Many schools receiving Title I Part A funding operate Schoolwide Programs, implementing overall school improvements to ensure that systems, practices, and programs are effectively aligned to reduce gaps and support every student’s achievement.
School-wide Programs in the AASD identify a vision for students’ academic and socioemotional success and align school improvement plans to this vision. Such programs also articulate a plan to engage parents and caregivers as stakeholders in their children’s education and in the implementation of a Title I school improvement plan.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
LITERACY
By spring 2026, Highlands will increase the percentage of students who meet annual typical growth goals on the iReady assessment from 50% to 60%.
Aligned Action steps:
- Teachers will collaborate in PLCs to analyze data
- Teachers will collaboratively plan for literacy (Wit and Wisdom and UFLI) including grade level teams, EL, and SPED
- Teachers will implement Wit and Wisdom and UFLI curricula in classrooms with integrity
- Teachers will engage in the Teach Like a Champion book study
MATH
By spring 2026, Highlands will increase the percentage of students who meet annual typical growth goals on the iReady assessment from 57% to 67%.
Aligned action steps:
- Teachers will fully use curricular resources (Math Expressions) to fidelity using visuals, manipulatives, math talk, and games
- Teachers will engage in the Teach Like a Champion book study
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
By spring of 2026, Highlands will develop stronger teacher-student relationships by 3%, as measured by the Panorama spring survey.
Aligned action steps:
- Establish self-regulation stations in every classroom
- Teach Second Step with fidelity
- Implement Morning Meeting to develop classroom community
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PLAN
Highlands values the partnership of parents and caregivers in ensuring success for all students. Our plan to engage families in learning during the 25-26 school year is linked here.
