CCS Title I
Title I, Part A is the largest federally funded program for our nation’s schools and provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is currently used to measure poverty for Title I purposes. Title I, Part A funds are used to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
Title I funds are used in a variety of ways based on the schools' individual needs and may include:
Additional teachers, TA’s or tutors
Professional development
Learning materials and resources
Various technology
Parent & family events and resources to use at home
CCS Parent and Family Engagement Policy & Summary
Title I Department Staff
Title I Director
Dr. Jason Parker
jlparker@clevelandcountyschools.org
704-476-8071
Title I Facilitator
Heather Stevenson
hhstevenson@clevelandcountyschools.org
704-476-8076
Elementary Department Support
Laura McGill
lhmcgill@clevelandcountyschools.org
704-476-8083
Elementary Ed & Title I Administrative Assistant
Angie Knapp
asknapp@clevelandcountyschools.org
704-476-8071
NCDPI Early Learning Specialist
Liz Berry
eaberry@clevelandcountyschools.org
704-476-8078
Literacy Coach
Lisa Smith
lsmith@clevelandcountyschools.org
Title I Recognition
West Elementary
NC Distinguished School for High Progress
Heather Pagan, Principal of West Elementary School, and six of her instructional staff were recognized and honored as a Distinguished School of High Progress at the NC Association of Compensatory Educators' Fall Conference on October 24, 2019. West Elementary was one of two Title I schools across the state of NC recognized in this category for their academic accomplishments. Way to go WEST!!
