Title I
What is Title I?
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, provides funding to school districts to help ensure that all children, particularly those who are most academically at-risk, meet challenging state academic standards. Schools participating in the Title I program receive funds based on the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals. Title I programs are designed to ensure high standards for all students, increase quality instructional time, improve instruction through professional development, enhance family participation in the educational process, expand educational resources, and strengthen accountability.
Seventy-eight schools within Gwinnett County Public Schools receive Title I services. Of these, 49 are elementary schools, 14 are middle schools, 10 are high schools, four special entities, and one charter school. These schools offer a schoolwide program where all students, teachers, and families benefit from the supplemental resources and support provided by Title I.
At least one percent of the district's total Title I allocation is reserved to fund family and community engagement programs. No less than 90% of these funds are used directly by schools to promote family and community engagement activities. These funds are used based on suggestions and input provided by families and community members to strengthen students' academic achievement during districtwide opportunities for engaging and partnering with families in their children's education. Additionally, these funds help offset the cost of ensuring that each Title I school has a Family Engagement Center and a staff member trained to support parents and families.
For more information about Title I and Gwinnett County Public Schools, please visit the Gwinnett County Public School-Federal Programs website.
Theresa Caine
Title I Parent Outreach Liaison
tcaine@newlifeacademyga.com
470.785.2317
Marquita Robinson
Title I Parent Instructional Coordinator
mrobinson@newlifeacademyga.com
678.720.9870
Our Family Engagement Center has resources available for families to check-out and use at home. Our Parent Outreach Liaison is Mrs. Theresa Caine. Mrs. Caine is available to help you find resources, navigate the Parent Portal, connect with teachers, and learn about ways that you can help your children at home.
Family Engagement Center
Location:
New Life Academy of Excellence Middle School Campus
3425 Corporate Way,
Duluth, GA 30096
Room 1 (Media Center)
Hours:
Monday-Friday / 8:00am-9:30am and 1:00pm-2:00pm
*Additional times available by appointment
Contact
Please contact Mrs. Theresa Caine for additional information
about our Family Engagement Center and resources available for check-out.
Theresa Caine
Parent Outreach Liaison
tcaine@newlifeacademyga.com
470.785.2317
Click here to view this year's Plan/Promise document
2025-2026 Title I Budget
New Life Academy 25-26 EES Survey Family Perception Results
The GCPS Title I Family and Community Engagement Plan is Gwinnett County’s plan for involving parents in the lives of their children. It establishes the district’s expectations for family engagement and guides the strategies and resources that strengthen school and parent partnerships.
Click here to learn more
GCPS Family and Community Engagement Plan Videos
ENGLISH:
SPANISH:
RIGHT TO KNOW
Parents have the right to request information about the degree and qualifications of their child's teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s), if applicable. Please use the following link to access the Right to Know Letter:
https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/professional-qualifications-of-teachers
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SPANISH / ESPAÑOL: Los padres tienen derecho a solicitar información sobre el título y las cualificaciones de los docentes y paraprofesionales de sus hijos, si corresponde. Utilice el siguiente enlace para acceder a la Carta de Derecho a Saber:
https://www.gcpsk12.org/students/handbook-information-for-students-and-families/professional-qualifications-of-teachers