Maryland: "For a school district such as ours where approximately 35% of the school age children are Title I eligible. the importance of such funds is critical." Poultney School District. Poultney. Vermont: "Title I ESEA programs are being used effectively for disadvantaged students in Vermont." BridgeportSpaulding. Bridgeport. Michigan: "We are using the money for four year olds in a preschool program. We have many MexicanAmerican children enrolling from the migrant stream. Our money is used to develop with them language background so they will be able to compete in school with success. Our program is built around preschool needs with the hope that we can give them the background necessary so that they wont be dropouts in high school.