What
is Title I?
Title I is the largest federal aid program for elementary
and secondary schools and is included under the regulations of the “No Child
Left Behind Act” (NCLB) that was signed into law by President Bush on January
8, 2002. Under the Title I program,
school districts receive federal funds through a multi-step allocation
process. The federal funds are allocated
according to a legislative formula based mainly on the distribution of
low-income children. Once the funds reach the participating schools, children
in those schools are selected for services on the basis of low academic
performance, regardless of income. The Title I program may differ from one
school to another. Each school receiving
Title I funds makes use of these funds to address the identified needs of the
school in regard to student performance.
The
goal of the Title I program is to provide extra help and instruction to
students who are experiencing difficulty with reading and/or mathematics in
order that they may be successful in the regular classroom. The Title I and classroom teachers work
together to plan instruction that will best meet the student’s academic needs. Students are selected for participation in the
Title I program based on their performance on tests, class work, and
recommendation from parents and/or teachers.
Students
may be Title I participants for a brief period of time or for longer durations
of time, depending upon their individual progress in attaining the skills necessary
to be proficient at their grade level. Student assessment is on-going and provides
the necessary information to develop current and future learning goals for the
student.
Parents
are an integral part of the Title I program in that the support given by the
parent in helping their child is an essential component to student success.
Effective communication between home and school is very important. The Title I program requires the development
of a Home/School compact that describes how the teachers, parents, and students
will work together to enhance academic success. In addition to the Home/School
Compact, Title I programs require the development of a Parent Involvement
Policy. This policy describes the
procedures that the school will utilize to encourage and support parent involvement
activities throughout the school year.
Parents Right To Know
Under the “No Child Left Behind Act” (NCLB), parents of children attending schools that use Title I funding have a right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their children’s teacher(s) or paraprofessional(s). This notice is to inform you of your right to ask for the following information about your children’s classroom teachers or paraprofessionals:
If you would like to receive information regarding the qualifications of your child’s teacher or paraprofessional, please contact your school principal
Our district is fully committed to the success of your child. We appreciate your partnership in our efforts to provide the best education for your child.