Title I Professional Development - Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Is there a cap on the amount of Title I, Part A funds that may be spent on professional development activities?

A. No. An LEA and its Title I schools may spend as much funds as necessary on professional development activities to improve the achievement of participating children.

Q2. Must a specific amount of Title I, Part A funds be spent on professional development activities?

A. An LEA and its Title I schools are not required to spend a specific amount of Title I, Part A funds on professional development activities, unless a school has been identified as needing improvement under section 1116. However, sufficient resources must be devoted to carry out effectively the professional development activities required under section 1119.

Q3. May Title I funds spent on professional development activities be taken into consideration in meeting the local cost-sharing requirement under Title II?

A. Yes. Any Title I, Part A funds spent on professional development activities may be used to meet the local cost-sharing requirement under Title II (section 2209).

Q4. How may professional development activities be provided?

A. Title I schools and LEAs may provide professional development activities directly or through consortia arrangements with other schools or LEAs, educational service agencies or other local consortia, institutions of higher education, or other public or private institutions or organizations.

Q5. May private school teachers and parents participate in professional development activities?

A. Private school officials and staff who work directly with private school children who participate in Title I may be included in professional development activities. In addition, parents of private school children may participate in professional development activities, if appropriate. Public school teachers who provide Title I services to private school children must be provided professional development activities, as needed.