Title I 2026 Distinguished Schools in West Virginia

In West Virginia, Title I is a federal program that provides financial assistance to schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students to help them meet challenging state academic standards West Virginia Department of Education. Schools in which at least 40% of students are from low-income families may operate a schoolwide program using Title I funds to serve all students, while others focus on those most at risk of failing West Virginia Department of Education.

The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program, run by NAESPA, recognizes qualifying federally funded schools for outstanding academic achievement or improvement. Schools are selected by their State Education Agency (SEA) and must meet criteria such as a poverty rate of at least 35%, high academic performance or growth, and meeting state accountability standards ESEA Network. West Virginia’s SEA is the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE), which assigns coordinators to provide technical assistance to Title I schools West Virginia Department of Education.