Title I, Part D, Program Administration Overview

The Title I, Part D, program (also called the Prevention and Intervention Programs for Children and Youth Who Are Neglected, Delinquent, or At Risk) was most recently reauthorized under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended in 2001. This program provides financial assistance to State agencies (SAs) and local educational agencies (LEAs) to:

Improve educational services for children and youth who are neglected, delinquent, or at-risk (N or D) so that they have the opportunity to meet challenging State academic content and achievement standards;
Provide children and youth who are N or D with services so that they can successfully transition from institutionalization to further schooling or employment; and
Prevent youth from dropping out of school and provide youth who have dropped out and youth returning from correctional facilities with a support system to ensure their continued education.

This page provides information related to the general administration of State and local Title I, Part D (Part D), programs, including links to Federal statute and guidance, descriptions of different aspects of the program, a Part D glossary, and several professional development resources.

Additional web pages provide information and resources related specifically to three main functions of Part D administration: Planning and Funding, Monitoring and Compliance, and Reporting and Evaluation.

Federal Title I, Part D, Resources

Read the Federal Title I, Part D, Statute
Read the Federal regulations related to Title I, Part D
Read the U.S. Department of Education's Title I, Part D, Nonregulatory Guidance
Visit the U.S. Department of Education’s Title I, Part D, Web page

Learn More

View a quick profile of the Title I, Part D, program.
Read an overview of Title I, Part D, explaining how the program came into effect, what its goals are, and how it is administered to grantees and subgrantees.
Learn about changes to Title I, Part D, in the 2001 reauthorization of ESEA; how the program works; and how the effectiveness of the program is measured.

NDTAC Resources

Title I, Part D, State Coordinator’s Orientation Handbook (PDF)

Designed primarily for new State Part D coordinators, this handbook provides an overview of the program, the students it serves, coordinator roles and responsibilities, and commonly raised questions and concerns.

September 2008

A Guide to the Title I, Part D, State-Level Coordinator’s Role

Designed especially for new State Part D coordinators and administrators, this 24-minute learning module provides an introduction to the Part D program and the coordinator’s role. The guide directs coordinators to additional materials and resources that may assist with the transition into their new role.

View the transcript (MS Word)

June 2008

Title I, Part D, Glossary

Provides a quick reference guide to the terms commonly used in Title I, Part D-related law, guidance, and other resources.

April 2007

Title I, Part D, “Jeopardy”

Helps test your knowledge of Title I, Part D, regulations and common Part D issues through a series of 25 true or false questions. When played as a slideshow, this PowerPoint becomes an interactive game that may be used to educate new administrators and staff.

Updated January 2008

Six Tips for Planning a Successful Statewide Conference

Consolidates information from several professionals seasoned in planning State or regional Part D-related conferences into six detailed recommendations, and provides links to sample materials and resources.