Title I Part A programs helps students in high poverty schools meet the same high academic standards expected to all children.
Funding is distributed to districts based on poverty as determined by the IS Census Bureau.
Funds are to be used to address students specific educational needs as described in the schools needs assessment.
"The purpose of this program is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable and high quality education and to close educational achievement gaps." ESSA, SECTION 1001

Title II's purpose is to increase the academic achievement of all students by helping schools and districts improve teacher and principal quality and ensure that all teachers are highly qualified.
"Title II, Part A provides the [NMPED/LEAs] with the flexibility to use these funds creatively to address challenges to teacher quality, whether they concern teacher preparation and qualification of new teachers, recruitment and hiring, induction, professional development, teacher retention, or the nee for more capable principals and assistant principals to serve as effective school leaders."

Title III overarching purpose is to ensure that EL students, including immigrant children and youth, attain English language proficiency and meet the same challenging state academic standards that other students are expected to meet. School districts and state charters in New Mexico must use Title III funds to supplement state language instruction educational programs, designed to assist EL students' achievement goals.

The Vision of Las Vegas City Schools Bilingual Department is to foster a culture of collaboration from all stakeholders that advocates and ensures educational equity by creating a learning environment that appreciates linguistic and cultural diversity. We envision our students to fluently speak two languages and embrace the Bilingual Education provided to them through dual language and Heritage Spanish Model.

Title IV Part A, Subpart 1 uses federal funds to support students and schools in three key areas, a well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and effective technology use. Funding is distributed based on the number of low socioeconomic students in each district. Priority is given to schools with the greatest need. These funds are supplementary to, not a replacement for, state and local funding.

Rural and Low Income Schools (RLIS) The Rural and Low-Income Schools program provides funds to rural LEAs that serve concentration of children from low-income families. RLIS funds support a range of activities to assist students in meeting the state's high academic standards.

The Perkins V Act expands Career and Technical Education (CTE) purpose is to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-centrury economy.

Perkins V provides federal funding to expand and strengthen Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. These programs equip students with both academic knowledge and technical skills for high-demand, well-paying careers.

The NextGen CTE program funds Career Technical Education (CTE) to help public school students prepare for successful careers. The money either covers the costs of the CTE programs directly or supports other activities that build career skills. The goal is to ensure students can enroll in high-quality CTE courses that are relevant to current industries. That are structured to lead to official credentials.

Vanessa Garcia
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Melissa Rivera
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