Equitable Shares- Private Schools

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was signed into law in 1965 and reauthorized as the Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015. Titles IA and Title VIII of ESSA mandates provisions for private school students to receive access to equitable services for Title IA, IC, IIA, IIIA, IVA, and IVB. Officials use non-regulatory guidance (NRG) to determine how to ensure equitable services to private school students.

Learn more about ESEA: Oregon Department of Education Private Schools Under ESEA

Title IA: Improving Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

• Title IA Equitable Services NRG (2023) USED

Title VIII Equitable Services NRG (Includes Titles IC, IIA, IIIA, IVA, IVB and IVF):

• Title VIII Equitable Services NRG (2023) USED

The five Title programs listed below are eligible for equitable services. Please note that only non-profit K-12 private schools may participate in equitable services. Additionally, certain Title programs have further eligibility requirements, which will be discussed during consultation meetings. 

In PPS, we provide equitable services/shares from Title IA, Title II, Title IV and Title III funding allocations. The funding is held at PPS with services and contracts being managed through direct communication with the private school's administration. 

Title I-A: Improving Basic Education

Provides supplemental services for eligible students who show a risk of academic failure and live within the attendance area of a Title I-A public school. Supplemental services may include access to a Title I-A teacher, one-on-one tutoring, expanded learning time, counseling programs, mentoring programs, computer assisted instruction, professional development for teachers, specialized curriculum, furniture and/or technology.

Title I-C: Migrant Education Programs

Supports educational programs and services that address the unique needs of migratory children. Supplemental services may include academic instruction, counseling and career education services, health, nutrition and social services, and professional development for teachers.

Title II-A: Supporting Effective Instruction

Provides assistance for training high quality teachers, principals, and other school leaders. Funds are available to help provide a variety of professional development activities to educators.

Title III-A: English Learners and Immigrant Students

Provides funds for helping English learners attain English proficiency. Supplemental educational services for eligible students may include tutoring, summer school programs and professional development for teachers. Additional eligibility criteria will be discussed during consultation.

Title IV-A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

Increases student access to a well-rounded education, improves student safety and health, and enhances the use of technology in the classroom. Supplemental services may include college and career guidance programs, improving STEM, music, and art programs, drug prevention programs, bullying and harassment prevention programs, professional development for teachers, and technological tools to use in the classroom.