Title I, Part A

HETAC Resources

Allowable and Strategic Uses of Title I, Part A Homeless Reservation Funds

This HETAC tip sheet explores the Title I, Part A homeless reservation of funds, including allowable uses of homeless reservation of funds according to federal statute as well as best practices for spending the Title I, Part A homeless reservation to maximize reach and impact.

Making the Case for Partnership Across Homeless Education and Title I, Part A Programs

This HETAC tip sheet explores the case for partnership across homeless education and Title I, Part A programs, including emphasizing the role of statutory requirements and providing specific recommendations for “making the case” for partnership in conversations with local educational agency administrators and program staff.

Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness Under Title I, Part A (foundational knowledge)

This HETAC tip sheet explores opportunities for LEA homeless education and Title I, Part A programs to work together to support students experiencing homelessness, including statutory requirements under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; best practices for determining the Title I, Part A homeless reservation; and strategies for building effective partnerships across homeless education and Title I, Part A programs.

Supporting Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Using Title I, Part A Funds (see archived webinars)

This February 2026 webinar, hosted jointly by the California Department of Education (CDE) and HETAC, provides an overview of how Title I, Part A homeless reservation funds can be used to support students experiencing homelessness. Participants will gain clarity on federal legislative provisions, including those related to student eligibility, comparable services, and requirements for reserving funds. The session also addresses common questions - including the use of funds at non-Title I schools and limitations on carryover - and explores practical strategies for effectively leveraging funds to meet the needs of homeless students.

Working Together Across Homeless Education and Title I, Part A: Cross-Program Partnership Strategies

This HETAC tip sheet explores opportunities for LEA homeless education and Title I, Part A programs to work together to support students experiencing homelessness, including through joint planning and needs assessment; coordination on the Title I, Part A homeless reservation; integrated professional development and shared service delivery models; and ongoing engagement.

Other Resources

California Department of Education: Title I, Part A webpage

This CDE webpage outlines how federal Title I, Part A funds help to meet the educational needs of students in California schools. The webpage addresses a variety of topics related to Title I, Part A administration, including authorized usages of funds, comparability of services, equitable services for students attending private schools, funds reservation (including for students experiencing homelessness), and supplement not supplant.

California Department of Education: Title I, Part A Reservation Funds for Homeless Education Overview
(Note: This file will download to your downloads folder as a Microsoft Word document)

This CDE resource provides an overview of Title I, Part A supports for students experiencing homelessness, including the definition of homeless, Title I, Part A reservation funds, and LEA requirements.

National Center for Homeless Education: Serving Students Experiencing Homelessness under Title I, Part A

This National Center for Homeless Education brief examines how Title I, Part A intersects with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act regarding serving students experiencing homelessness, and offers strategies for collaboration between the Title I, Part A and McKinney-Vento programs for serving students experiencing homelessness.

SchoolHouse Connection: Maximizing the Title I Set-Aside for Homeless Students: An Actionable Guide for Practitioners, Leaders, and Advocates webpage

This SchoolHouse Connection guide explains how schools, local educational agencies (LEAs), and advocates  can make the most of Title I, Part A funds to meet legal requirements, remove barriers, and improve outcomes for students experiencing homelessness. The resource is presented in three sections:
Section I – Common Questions about Title I, Part A and the Homeless Set-Aside
Section II – Local Spotlights: Learning from LEAs
Section III – Guiding the Way: Opportunities for States to Strengthen Title I Support for Homeless Students

SchoolHouse Connection: Title I Part A: Law, Guidance, and Use of Funds webpage

This SchoolHouse Connection webpage provides informational and practical resources on supporting children and youth experiencing homelessness under Title I, Part A.

Sample Materials

Needs Assessment to Determine Services for Homeless Students in Title I, Part A Set-Aside Funding (Washington state)

This needs assessment from the Washington state Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction helps local educational agencies determine an appropriate Title I, Part A set-aside for serving students experiencing homelessness based on guiding questions, data, and allowable usages of set-aside funds.