Title I: Improving Academic Achievement

March 25–26, 2026

The 2026 California All Titles Conference is scheduled for March 25 and 26, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. The purpose of this Conference is to provide technical assistance and professional development to superintendents, administrators, state and federal program directors, and instructional leaders throughout California with a focus on best practices related to effective programs, student achievement, social/emotional learning, and accountability.

Nationally renowned speakers, powerful breakout sessions about timely topics, and access to technical assistance from the staff of the California Department of Education (CDE) will be featured. Office Hours will be available for participants to meet 1:1 or in small groups with CDE staff to ask questions and gain knowledge on state and federal programs. Additionally, CDE will be hosting a Networking Reception on the first night of the conference.

The All Titles statewide conference is an annual event that focuses on professional development for educational leaders who are passionate about students and creating opportunities for reflection and strategic change.

Conference Location

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

6101 W. Century Boulevard 
Los Angeles, CA 90045 
Conveniently located near the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).  

Conference Registration

Registration will begin on October 15, 2025. The registration fee is $800.00 per person. For those local educational agencies that send 8 or more people this year we are offering a 10 percent discount. The registration fee includes access to all general sessions, selected workshops, CDE sponsored office hours, the night reception + breakfast, lunch, and snacks!

Save the Date

Save The Date Flyer (PDF)

Contact Information

Email: AllTitlesConference@cde.ca.gov

Proposed Conference Agenda

Title I, Part A | Title I, Part B | Title I, Part C | Title I, Part D | Title I, Part E | Title I, Part F | Resources

Title I, Part A – Improving Basic Programs Operated by LEAs

The purpose of Title I, Part A is to improve basic programs operated by local educational agencies (LEAs) by consulting with teachers, principals, pupil services personnel, administrators, other staff, and parents; and coordinating with other programs under this Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 United States Code [U.S.C.] 1400 et seq.), the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998, the Head Start Act, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.

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Title I, Part B – State Assessment Grants

The purpose of Title I, Part B is to allow states to pay the costs of the development of the State assessments and standards adopted under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Section 1111(b), and administer those assessments or to carry out other assessment activities pursuant to ESSA Section 1201. The complete text of the ESSA (PDF) is located on the U.S. Department of Education (ED) web page. Each LEA, or consortium of LEAs, seeking a subgrant under this subsection shall submit an application to the State at such time, in such manner, and containing such other information as determined necessary by the State. The application shall include a description of the agency’s or consortium’s needs relating to the improvement of assessment quality, use, and alignment. The Assessment Development & Administration Division manages the development and administration for all Statewide assessments.

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Title I, Part C – Education of Migratory Children

The purpose of Title I, Part C is to assist States in supporting high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services during the school year and, as applicable during summer or intersession periods, that address the unique needs of migratory children; to ensure that migratory children who move among the States are not penalized in any manner by disparities among the States in curriculum, graduation requirements, and challenging State academic standards; to ensure that migratory children receive full and appropriate opportunities to meet the same challenging State academic standards that all children are expected to meet; the help migratory children overcome education disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit the ability of such children to succeed in school; to help migratory children benefit from State and local systemic reforms. The Migrant Education Program (MEP) is a federally funded program authorized by Title I, Part C of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized by the ESSA. The purpose of the MEP is to assist in supporting high-quality and comprehensive educational programs and services for migratory children during and beyond the school year and to help reduce the educational disruptions and other problems that result from repeated moves.

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Title I, Part D – Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who are Neglected, and Delinquent, or At-Risk

The purpose of Title I, Part D is to improve educational services for children and youth in local and throughout state institutions for neglected or delinquent children and youth so that such children and youth have the opportunity to meet the same challenging state academic content standards and challenging state student academic achievement standards that all children in the State are expected to meet.

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Title I, Part E – Flexibility for Equitable Per-Pupil Funding

The purpose of Title I, Part E is to provide LEAs with flexibility to consolidate eligible Federal funds and State and local education funding in order to create a single school funding system based on weighted per-pupil allocations for low-income and otherwise disadvantaged students. Title I, Part E is a pilot program that allows ED to work directly with LEAs to create “flexible funding” programs where federal, State, and local money is distributed on a per-pupil basis. The complete text of the ESSA (PDF) is located on the ED web page.

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Title I, Part F – General Provisions

The purpose of Title I, Part F is to provide general provisions required of each state educational agency (SEA) that receives Title I funds, to include creating a State committee of practitioners to advise the State in carrying out its responsibilities under Title I. The California Practitioners Advisory Group will provide input to the SEA regarding ongoing efforts to establish a single coherent local, state, and federal accountability system. The advisory committee will also serve as the state’s committee of practitioners under Title I requirements. The committee will also review any State rules and regulations relating to Title I of the ESEA, as reauthorized by the ESSA, in order to advise the State in carrying out its Title I responsibilities.

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Resources

ESSA
Information regarding the ESSA and the development of California's plan to implement the new federal education act.

Text of the ESEA as reauthorized by the ESSA (October 24, 2017) (PDF)
ED PDF version of the ESSA.

Schoolwide Programs
A comprehensive program to improve outcomes for all students in a Title I, Part A school.

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