State Operated Programs apply for Title I funding on an annual basis under Title I, Part D, Subpart 1 for Neglected and Delinquent Youth. The VDOE SOP Specialists are responsible for the administration and monitoring of the grant award that SOPs receive. If you ever have any Title I related questions, please contact Scott Cheatham, SOP Support Specialist, at Scott.Cheatham@doe.virginia.gov.
An important aspect to remember regarding Title I funding is that the funds are intended to Supplement, not Supplant.
Title I Measurable Objectives – Below are the current SOP measurable objectives in our Title I application. Any Title I funded purchase should align with one of these measurable objectives.
- Measurable Objective 1: During the 2023-2024 school year, students enrolled in a detention center’s academic program 90 or more consecutive calendar days will improve basic reading skills by at least one and one-half years as measured by pre and post testing.
- Measurable Objective 2: During the 2023-2024 school year, 25% of long-term students participating in EOC Algebra I testing will pass the EOC assessment.
- Measurable Objective 3: During the 2023-2024 school year, students detained 90 or more consecutive calendar days will complete a career assessment and use their results to build a career plan.
- Measurable Objective 4: During the 2023 – 2024 school year, 85% of students enrolled in detention education programs will continue in coursework required for a diploma or GED certificate as documented through teacher lesson plans, student coursework, and the transfer summary.
Title I Monitoring – The SOP Specialists are required to monitor all programs receiving Title I funding at least once every 3 years. Below is the current scheduled school year for monitoring:
| 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 |
| Blue Ridge JDC Chesapeake JDC Chesterfield JDC Henrico/James River JDC Merrimac JDC Roanoke JDC Shenandoah JDC VA Beach JDC | New River Valley JDC Newport News JDC Norfolk JDC Northern VA JDC Northwestern Regional JDC Prince William JDC Rappahannock JDC Richmond JDC | Crater JDC Fairfax JDC Highlands JDC Loudoun JDC Lynchburg JDC Piedmont JDC WW Moore JDC |
SOP Title I Monitoring Instrument – Updated July 2024
SOP Title I Monitoring Visit Preparation Documents and Instructions for 2024-2025 School Year