Programs by Special Agreement

Title I - Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

Part A - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

The purpose of Title I, Part A is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments.

Intermediate Unit IX serves as consortium lead for three school districts and is responsible for

  • collecting the necessary data to determine program needs;
  • writing the consolidated program application;
  • accounting and fiscal control;
  • serving as liaison between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the participating school districts; and
  • recruiting, employing, and supervising teachers and paraeducators.

Title II - Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

Part A - Supporting Effective Instruction

The purpose of Title II, Part A is to increase student achievement by improving the quality and effectiveness of teachers, principals, and other school leaders; provide low-income and minority students greater access to effective teachers, principals, and other school leaders; and reduce class size.

IU9 serves as consortium lead for three school districts and is responsible for

  • collecting the necessary data to determine program needs;
  • writing the consolidated program application;
  • accounting and fiscal control; and
  • serving as liaison between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and participating school districts.

Title IV - Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015

Part A - Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants

The purpose of Title IV, Part A is to provide all students access to a well-rounded education; to improve school conditions for student learning; and to improve the use of technology to improve the academic achievement and digital literacy of all students.

IU9 serves as consortium lead for three school districts and is responsible for

  • collecting the necessary data to determine program needs;
  • writing the consolidated program application;
  • accounting and fiscal control; and
  • serving as liaison between the Pennsylvania Department of Education and participating school districts.

Legislative Service (occasional)

To determine the impact of significant legislation on the constituent districts and IU9 and to convey to state legislators and their staff members our position on the legislation.