Title I 703-228-6161
Through the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) Title I program, Arlington elementary schools in which at least 45% of the student population is identified as economically disadvantaged become eligible to receive additional funding to help meet program goals. Currently eight schools participate in the Title I program.
The primary goal of the Title I program is to support the academic success of all students in the school, with a particular focus on achieving or surpassing grade-level literacy and numeracy standards. Additionally, Title I is committed to APS-wide efforts of accelerating student learning, raising achievement, supporting student well-being, and eliminating opportunity and achievement gaps. Key components of the multifaceted Title I program that help to achieve these goals are:
- high academic standards for all students;
- social emotional learning supports for all students;
- ongoing assessment and analysis of student understanding to inform instructional planning;
- comprehensive literacy and mathematics intervention provided by highly trained staff;
- support for extended learning through tutoring and summer programming;
- sustained, job-embedded professional learning;
- engagement with families to support a successful partnership between home and school; and
- community partnerships with organizations that can help schools meet these goals.
For further information about Title I, please visit our website.
Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) Pre-Kindergarten
In collaboration with the Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI), Arlington Public Schools offers Pre-Kindergarten classes for children who are four years old by September 30 and who come from families of lesser financial means. The pre- kindergarten curriculum is research-based, fosters the development of literary and math skills, and builds social-emotional foundations for lifetime learning.
Classes are offered at fifteen elementary schools and follow the school schedule Monday through Friday. Each class has 18 children including a certified teacher and full- time instructional assistant. Transportation is provided for students who live in the attendance zone or who are attending a countywide site. Extended day for four years old students is available at all schools.
To apply, submit an online application at: https://apsva.schoolmint.net during the application window of February 1 and April
15. A lottery will be conducted if there are more applications than available spaces. After April 15th, applications are accepted on a space-available basis. For more information on the program or application process, please visit the APS website or call the Office of Early Childhood at 703-228-8632.