Have you ever wondered about why a school district’s Title I allocation differs from that of a neighboring school district, why it changes from one year to the next (or does not change much), decreases when you expected an increase or vice versa, or how you can estimate a coming year’s allocation amount? This session will address these common questions by describing the formula factors that determine Title I allocations to school districts, the respective roles of the U.S. Department of Education and State educational agencies (SEAs) in the Title I allocation process, and the general schedule of when allocation information becomes available during the year to SEAs and school districts. The information will assist school districts, States, and other stakeholders in understanding the Title I allocation process and support their planning for future years.