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Comprehensive needs assessments for Title I schoolwide programs
A school that runs a Title I schoolwide program must base it on a comprehensive needs assessment of the whole school. Test scores show where students are struggling. They do not explain why, and the plan depends on the why.
What the statute requires
- A schoolwide program “shall include a comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school”, based on the achievement of students against state standards (20 U.S.C. 6314).
- The plan is developed with parents, community members, teachers, principals and other school staff, and is reviewed regularly.
Facts on this page were checked against the official sources on September 20, 2026. Rules change; rely on the official announcement or regulation linked here, not on this summary.
Where we fit
Districts have the achievement data. We supply the rest of the picture and put the two together.
- Student, family and staff surveys, including school climate
- Focus groups and interviews with families, teachers and students, and classroom observations
- Quantitative analysis of achievement, attendance and discipline data
- Data management across schools, so the district can repeat the assessment without starting over
- Expert data visualization, and a needs assessment written to feed the school improvement plan
- Final reporting in multiple formats: full report, executive summary, slide deck, one-page brief or dashboard
Mixed methods is our default design: qualitative and quantitative data, collected together and reported as one story.
Timing
Most districts review needs assessments each spring, ahead of the next year’s plan and budget. One engagement can cover every Title I school in a district.
Planning next year’s schoolwide plans?
Tell us the district and how many Title I schools it has. You will hear back within one business day.
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