Fifty-eight Atlanta Public Schools named 2009 Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools

Fifty-eight Atlanta Public Schools were named 2009 Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools by Georgia State Superintendent Kathy Cox during the State Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday.

Title I Distinguished Schools recognized for achieving adequate yearly progress (AYP) for three consecutive years are awarded a certificate, while those making AYP four or more years receive a monetary award, paid for out of federal funds.  AYP is an academic achievement measure that includes all categories of students, including those with disabilities and those coming from low-income families.

The APS Title I Distinguished Schools that received monetary awards for four or more consecutive years are:

The APS Title I Distinguished Schools that received monetary awards for four or more consecutive years are:

          The APS schools that received certificates for three or more years are:

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