A comprehensive needs assessment is required for planning Title I programs; a needs assessment must be completed for the district and each school identified as in need of improvement. Essentially, the needs assessment enables the school to identify its' strengths and weaknesses for specific population categories, including student subgroups and other stakeholders. Using the needs assessment, the school/district can assess how well the school is closing the achievement gap, identify priority problems, and select program activities that address the priority problems to help improve student academic achievement. Conducting a comprehensive needs assessment helps school planners focus on schoolwide issues and link goals with data.

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Comprehensive Needs Assessment Form