Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides supplemental funding to state and local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve the academic achievement of students from low-income families. Title I, Part A is the largest federal education program for disadvantaged students.

Title I funds are used used for a variety of purposes, including:

• Hiring additional teachers and other staff

• Providing professional development for teachers

• Providing instructional materials and technology

• Providing tutoring and other support services for struggling students

• Implementing schoolwide programs to improve the quality of instruction for all students

To learn more about Hampton City Schools Title I Program visit their website.

Supporting Effective Instruction

Title II, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a federal grant program that provides funding to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders. The program is designed to increase student achievement by ensuring that all students have access to effective educators.

Hampton City Schools uses Title II, Part A funds in a variety of ways to improve the quality and effectiveness of teachers and principals. Some of the most common uses of these funds include:

• Professional development: Title II, Part A provides professional development for teachers and principals on topics such as instructional practices, data analysis, and classroom management. This professional development is designed to help teachers and principals improve their skills and knowledge so that they can be more effective in the classroom.

• Recruitment and retention: Title II, Part A supports recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers and principals. This includes providing financial incentives, such as signing bonuses, to attract and keep good teachers.

• Support for new teachers and principals: Title II, Part A supports new teachers and principals through mentoring programs, induction programs, and other supports. This support is designed to help new teachers and principals transition into their roles and be successful in the classroom.

• Programs to improve school leadership: Title II, Part A supports programs that improve school leadership. This includes providing professional development for school leaders, such as principals and assistant principals, on topics such as school improvement, budgeting, and personnel management.

• Research on teacher and principal effectiveness: Title II, Part A supports research on teacher and principal effectiveness. This research is designed to help schools better understand what makes a good teacher or principal and how to improve teacher and principal quality.

English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement

Title III, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), also known as the English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement Act, is a federal grant program that provides funding to help English learners (ELs) acquire English proficiency and succeed in school.

Program Design:

• Providing supplemental English language instruction (ESL) and academic instruction to ELs

• Developing and implementing professional development for teachers and other school staff on how to best teach ELs

• Providing support services to ELs and their families, such as translation and interpretation services

• Developing and implementing assessments to measure the progress of ELs

Student Support and Academic Enrichment

Title IV, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) provides funding to states and local educational agencies (LEAs) to improve students' academic achievement by increasing the capacity of states, LEAs, schools, and local communities to:

• Provide all students with access to a well-rounded education. This includes supporting programs and activities in the arts, music, physical education, and other subjects that are important for a complete education.

• Improve school conditions for student learning. This includes supporting programs and activities that promote school safety, student health and well-being, and a positive learning environment.

• Improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students. This includes supporting investments in technology infrastructure and training for teachers and students.

Student Support and Academic Enrichment

Title IV, Part B 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) is a federal grant program that provides funding to establish or expand community learning centers that offer before-school, after-school, summer, and weekend programs for students in low-income communities. The goal of the 21st CCLC program is to provide students with opportunities to improve their academic achievement, develop their 21st century skills, and engage in enrichment activities that support their overall development.

 

Hampton City Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)

The primary goal of Title IV: 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) extended learning programs are to provide FREE quality academic and social enrichments. This Federally funded grant helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and mathematics, and offers student enrichment activities that complement  instructional programming.

 

For the 2024-2024 school year, 21st Century Community Learning School Grants have been awarded to the following schools:

Bassette Elementary School

Bryan Elementary School

Mary T. Christian Elementary School (formerly Cary)

Forrest Elementary School

Lindsay Middle School

Mary Peake Elementary School (formerly Tyler)

Syms Middle School

Tarrant Middle School

Hampton City Schools serves as a co-applicant with Andrew's Pre K-8's 21st CCLC Grant.  The Gators Presidential Scholars (GPS) program is administered through Alternatives, Inc.

 

HCS utilizes the partnerships with  Flying Classroom and Enrichment City to address the various enrichment activities that align with curriculum taught in the core program. Students participating in 21st CCLC. The enrichment activities contribute to the skills and assets needed for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) field 

 

UNIVERSITY CORNER

Providing educational support to students who are not meeting grade-level expectations in grades 3-5 due to COVID-19 learning loss.

 

Mission:  University Corner simulates the evidence-based 21st Century Community Learning Centers model. The University Corner program supports the creation of opportunities for academic enrichment during non-school hours for children, particularly students who need additional academic and enrichment support. University Corner helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, such as reading mathematics; and offers enrichments, field trips, family programs and other educational services. 

 

For the 2024-2024 school year, University Corner programs are being held at the following sites following schools:

Aberdeen Elementary School

Armstrong Elementary School

Asbury Elementary School

Barron Elementary School

Burbank Elementary School

Cooper Elementary School

Jackson Elementary School

Kraft Elementary School

Langley Elementary School

Machen Elementary School

Patrick Elementary School

Phenix K-8 School

Phillips Elementary School

Smith Elementary School