All Title I schools are required to spend part of their federal funds to support parent activities to improve academic achievement.  Each school is required to hold an annual parent meeting to explain what steps the school is taking to improve performance.

Parent Engagement DPS BOE Policy KB

Parent Engagement DPS BOE Regulations KB-R

Click here to learn more about TI Parent Engagement requirements.

Title I Part D supports prevention and intervention programs for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at-risk.

This program provides funds for youth in state-operated institutions or community day programs. It also provides assistance to school districts who work with local correctional facilities. Colorado receives formula funds based on the number of students in state institutions and costs per pupil.

State agency and district Title I, Part D programs must meet the educations needs of neglected, delinquent and at-risk youth and assist in their transition from correctional facilities to local programs. They must provide the opportunities to achieve. And they must evaluate the program and disaggregate data by gender, race, ethnicity and age every three years.

The following Private Schools and Institutions are supported with various Federal funds from Denver Public Schools and Institutions also receive Title I Part D funds:

Title II, Part A

Title II, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 is intended to increase student academic achievement consistent with challenging State academic standards, improve the quality and effectiveness of educators, increase the number of educators who are effective in improving student academic achievement in schools, and provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective educators. If you would like additional information about these funds or others please visit the Colorado Department of Education Title II website.

Title III – Supplemental Supports for English Learners

Purpose

Title III, Part A is a supplemental grant under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) that is designed to improve and enhance the education of English learners (ELs) in becoming proficient in English, as well as meeting the Colorado Academic Content standards. The Title III Immigrant Set-Aside grant resides within this program and provides opportunities for districts to enhance the instructional opportunities for immigrant students and their families.

Use of Funds

Required Activities

• Increasing the English language proficiency of ELs by providing effective language instructional education programs (LIEPs)/ELD programs that have successfully demonstrated increasing English language proficiency and academic achievement.
• Providing effective professional development to classroom teachers, principals and other school leaders, administrators, and other school or community-based organizational personnel that relates directly to the instruction of ELs that support their linguistic, academic, and social-emotional challenges and opportunities of ELs.
• Providing and implementing other effective activities and strategies that enhance or supplement LIEPS/ELD programs for ELs.  These activities and strategies must include parent, family, and community engagement activities, but may also include strategies that coordinate and align related programs.

Allowable Activities

• Upgrading ELD program objectives and effective instructional activities.
• Improving ELD programs for ELs by identifying, acquiring, and upgrading curricula, instruction materials, educational software and technology, and assessment procedures that improve content and language acquisition.
• Providing community participation programs, family literacy services, and parent outreach and training activities to EL students and their families.
• Providing tutoring and intensified instruction for EL students.
• Offering early college high school or dual/concurrent enrollment programs or courses designed to help ELs achieve in postsecondary education.
• Developing and implementing effective preschool, elementary or secondary school ELD programs that are coordinated with other relevant programs and services.
• Improving instruction for EL students, including EL students with a disability or identified as gifted in a specific area.

For more information, please visit CDE’s Website

Title IV, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 is intended to improve students’ academic achievement by increasing the capacity of States, local educational agencies (LEAs), schools, and local communities to provide all students with access to a well-rounded education, improve school conditions for student learning, and improve the use of technology in order to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

To learn more about Title VI visit the Colorado Department of Education.

The Title VI Indian Education Program provides services designed to help students achieve and be successful in Denver Public Schools.  Our Indian Education Program staff recognize the unique needs of American Indian students and their families which stems from cultural values, traditional customs and settings.    The goal of our program is to partner with schools and families to eliminate the disparity in graduation and dropout rates for American Indian students and to prepare them for post-secondary education and career.