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Judi Miller, Kansas State Department of EducationPresident of the National Title I Association Cory Green, Texas Education Agency2011 National Title I Conference Chair

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Since 1996, the National Title I Distinguished School Program has honored schools across the country for their innovation in helping Title I populations achieve high educational standards. Selected from each state by members of the National Title I Association, these schools represent examples of superior Title I programs in one of two categories: Exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years or Closing the achievement gap between student groups. View the 2009 National Title I Distinguished Schools. Download the 2009 National Title I Distinguished Schools' descriptions. View the 2008 National Title I Distinguished Schools View the 2007 National Title I Distinguished Schools View the 2006 National Title I Distinguished Schools View the 2005 National Title I Distinguished Schools View the 2004 National Title I Distinguished Schools Background The National Title I Distinguished Schools Program, is a project of the National Title I Association, and provides an opportunity for Title I schools from every state to be publicly recognized for their positive educational achievements. How It Works Each state may select two schools for national recognition; a maximum of one from each of the following categories: Category 1: School that has exceeded its adequate yearly progress for two or more years  NCLB, Section 1117(b)(1)(B)(ii) Category 2: School that has significantly closed the achievement gap between student groups NCLB, Section 1117(b)(1)(B)(i) Criteria Selected schools must have a poverty rate of at least 35% for the selected year and: • demonstrated high academic achievement for two or more consecutive years • met or exceeded state standards for making •adequate yearly progress (AYP) for two or more consecutive years Selection Process Each participating state may establish and implement its own process for determining exemplary school effectiveness in the following areas: 1. teaching and learning based on the approved state curriculum 2. use of research-based instructional strategies 3. opportunities provided for all students to achieve 4. coordination of Title I program with other programs 5. implementation of sustained research-based professional development 6. established partnerships with parents, families, and the community Schools are selected by each state and are honored at the annual National Title I Conference.

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