The federal government provides funding to each state that submits a Title I plan describing what students are expected to know and be able to do. The state then sends money to school districts based on the number of families below a set income level. Our school district then uses the money to provide support to students in reaching the standards of performance that all students are expected to meet.

A school wide Title I program allows schools that qualify to use Title I money to pay for educational programs for the whole school not just selected students as in a Title I Target school. It can offer services and programs that can help improve your child's education. Title I money may be combined with other funds to pay for new programs. All students are held to the same high standards. A school wide program is based on the district and state standards for what students in each grade should know in reading, math, social studies and science. Goals are set to help all students reach the standards. Yearly the school wide plan is reviewed to see if there has been improvements in students' skills. Successful school wide Title I programs are a result of schools and parents working together.

To meet the student improvement goals, Title 1 offers smaller classes, additional teachers and assistants, extra time for instruction, and a variety of teaching methods and materials. Title 1 teachers and classroom teachers work closely together to plan and coordinate our goals for each student.

If your child is receiving Title 1 assistance, we invite you to visit our classes and ask questions. If you are not sure if your child is receiving Title 1 assistance, please ask your child’s classroom teacher or the Title 1 teachers.