ESEA Grant
The Auburn School Department accepts funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. In accordance with ESEA, the Auburn School Department is required to provide reasonable opportunity for public comment on the consolidated application and consider such comment prior to submission of the application. Below is a summary of proposed 2025-2026 grant expenditures and the link to a feedback form.
Title I ($1,251,788.36)
Title I funds provide supplemental academic support and extended learning opportunities to children in Title I schools.
In Schoolwide Programs, funds are used to support the overall improvement of the school. Title I funds are used to provide programming and resources for students at East Auburn, Park Avenue, Sherwood Heights, Walton, and Washburn. Title I funds pay for teachers, interventionists, behavior support staff, books/materials, staff professional development and attendance support. In addition, Title I funds are allocated for projects that support students experiencing homelessness and family engagement activities.
Title II (Allocation to be determined*)
Title II funds are used to provide professional development for teachers and administrators and to support class size reduction. Local private schools receive a percentage of the overall Title II allocation for professional development projects. Auburn's share of Title II funds are used for professional development projects in literacy, math & content areas, teacher induction programming, and class size reduction efforts.
Title III (Allocation to be determined*)
Title III funds support programs and resources for students who are learning English as a second language. Title III monies are used to support high-quality instruction, materials/supplies, staff development, and family engagement activities.
Title IV (Allocation to be determined*)
Title IV funds are used to support a well-rounded education, safe and healthy students, and the effective use of technology. Local private schools receive a percentage of the overall Title IV allocation. Auburn's share of Title IV funds is used for curriculum enhancement (STEM/Unified Arts), attendance support, and technology in our Title I elementary schools.
*The U.S. Department of Education has delayed releasing FY26 ESEA grant allocations for Titles II, III, and IV, which are under review by the Office of Management and Budget and may not be finalized until late September.
The Auburn School Department is accepting public comments on the ESEA application through July 24, 2025. Click here to share your thoughts regarding the application goals and priorities. Thank you for your feedback!
What is Title I?
Title I is a federally funded program that provides supplemental academic support and extended learning opportunities to low achieving children in high poverty schools. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair and equal opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and achieve proficiency on Maine's challenging academic standards.
Auburn's Title I Schools
The Auburn School Department offers federally funded Title I programs in five elementary schools:
All five schools have achieved Schoolwide Program status through a rigorous application process that includes the creation of a planning team, an in-depth needs assessment, and the development of a schoolwide improvement plan. Schoolwide programs promote high academic achievement through the following components: a clear focus on learning; high expectations for students/staff; environment focused on learning; strong leadership; curriculum, instruction, assessment aligned with standards; high-quality professional development; a collaborative spirit and collaborative structures; meaningful parental involvement; and a commitment to continuous review and improvement.
School Report Cards
The
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires states, school districts,
and schools to provide annual report cards to parents and school
communities. These report cards must include data from the Maine
Comprehensive Assessment System, attendance and graduation rates, the
status of ESEA accountability, and information on highly qualified
teachers. Auburn School Department can be accessed via the ESSA Data Dashboard. For historical School Report Cards, click HERE.
Assessment Information for Parents
The
Auburn School Department utilizes all assessment data to help
inform our practices at the district, school, classroom and individual
levels for our students. Although we encourage students and parents to
participate fully in our assessment program, it is important to note
that parents/guardians may opt their child out of state testing. If you
are interested in doing so, please reach out to your child's principal
to make this request in writing.
Family Engagement
The
Auburn School Department recognizes that a child's education is a
responsibility shared by the school, the student, and the family.
Research shows that the involvement of parents in their child's
education increases student achievement. Schools and parents must work
as partners if the school system is to meet its goal of educating
students effectively. Each Title I School has a School-Parent Compact that outlines responsibilities of the students, families and school staff. Click HERE for School-Parent Compacts.
AUB-KB Parent Involvement in Education
AUB-KBF Parent Involvement in Title I
Parent Right to Know
Parents have the right to request the professional qualifications of their child's teacher and to request and receive information regarding state and local assessments, including the right to opt their child out of testing. Click here for more information.
Title I Contact Information
Susan Dorris, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Auburn School Department
Auburn, Maine 04210
207-784-6431