 
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 SchoolsBackground
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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