"The important thing is not so much that every child should be taught, as that every child should be given the wish to learn." ~ John Lubbock
What is Title I?
Title I is a 100% federally funded supplemental educational program that provides assistance to local school districts to improve educational opportunities for students who are experiencing difficulty in reading and in math. Title I programs are designed to help children meet the content and performance standards in reading and in math. The Pennsylvania State System of Assessment is one way to evaluate the success of the Title I program.
What will Title I do for my child?
The Title I program will provide your child with extra educational support and instruction beyond the regular classroom. During Tier Time, a 35 minute instructional block, Title I students receive small group intervention in a small group setting outside the classroom. No new instruction takes place during tier time, so students do not miss any new learning while they attend their tier time. All instructional groups are determined by student need. This instruction is provided by reading specialists, teachers specializing in math, trained Title I Intervention Tutors, and in some cases, classroom teachers.
How are students identified for Title I services?
The following are the criteria used for identifying students for eligibility for Title I Reading services at all three elementary schools. To qualify for Title I Reading services, a student must present a concern on three criteria. Two of the criteria must be Academic Assessments. Additional Assessment Measures can provide one criteria used to qualify a student Title I Reading.
Grades K - 2
Academic Assessments
AIMSweb Benchmark Test - below 25%ile
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment
PELI - Not meeting proficiency
Dial 3 Test - Not meeting proficiency
Prior Head Start
Additional Measure
Teacher Recommendation
Parent Recommendation
Grades 3-5
Academic Assessments
AIMSweb Benchmark Test - below 25%ile
Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment
PSSA - Below Basic and lower range of Basic
Additional Assessment Measure
Teacher Recommendation
Report Card Grades (Beginning in Reading Comprehension)
