Most educators, parents and community members have heard the term Title 1 School thrown loosely around, but what is it? Title 1 is the nation's oldest and largest federally funded program, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF TITLE 1 FUNDING?
According to the U.S. Department of Education, the purpose of Title 1 funding, “is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments."
HOW ARE TITLE 1 FUNDS USED?
Title 1 funds can be used to improve curriculum, make available instructional activities, provide counseling services, increase parental involvement, increase staff and support program improvement. In summary, Title 1 funds provide services and educational programs to help students achieve.
PARENTS' RIGHTS
All Title I schools are required to employ only state-certified teachers and highly-qualified instructional paraprofessionals. If at any time your child is taught by teacher who is not certified, your school will notify you. In addition, you have the right to:
· Request whether your child's teacher and/or paraprofessional meet the state certification or qualification requirements for the grade levels and subject areas in which they provide instruction.
· Request whether a teacher and/or paraprofessional is teaching under emergency or other provisional status where state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
· Request information on the baccalaureate degree major of a teacher and/or paraprofessional and any other graduate certification or degree held by the
teacher and/or paraprofessional, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
If you would like to receive this information, please contact Eastbrook Elementary at 407-746-7955.
TRANSLATION
Please contact Mrs. Rivera or Mrs. Hweih at (407) 746-7921 if you need any information translated to your native language.
IMPORTANT TITLE 1 INFO:
Annual Title 1 Meeting Presentation
Parent & Family Engagement Plan (coming soon)
School Improvement Plan
FLDOE Report Card
Parent-Teacher Compact
SCPS Title 1 Information