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About Title I |
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What is Title I?
It's the nation's largest federal assistance program for schools!
Title I provides supplemental help in reading for students who can
improve. The Unit 5 Title I program includes grades K-5, with the
focus on primary grades.
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How are Students Selected?
In
the spring, teachers refer students who are experiencing reading
difficulties in the classroom. The teacher considers the
student's classroom performance, reading progress in the regular
classroom, and test scores. The Title I teacher then assesses the
reading needs of the child. Using all this information, final
decisions are made. Once admitted, each student's performance is
annually assessed.
Title I students are capable of making
progress in reading. Typically, they are not learning disabled
students or slow learners. Since improvement in reading is expected,
most children stay in the program no longer than two years. |
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How Does Title I Work?
1. The federal government provides money to fund the Title I program. This is
the "basic grant".
2. The State
Education Agency (Illinois) allocates money to school districts based on
the number of low-income families.
3. The Local
Education Agency (McLean County Unit District 5) chooses "target"
schools to participate in Title I. Schools whose populations
exceed the district average for free and reduced lunches qualify for
Title I funds. Although schools qualify on the basis of this
count, Title I students are chosen by greatest educational need, not
income. |
What Kind of Program Does the Title I Grant Provide?
Title I programs generally offer:
more teachers
more training for school staff
a variety of teaching methods
and materials
smaller groupings of students
for instruction highly
qualified teachers specially trained in reading instruction (view NCLB
Compliance Letter) |
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How are Parents Involved in Title I?
In the Title I Family
Program we encourage the connection between home and school in many
ways:
Family Meetings
Newsletters
Reading Resources for Home Use
Parent Advisory Council
We welcome you to
the Title I Reading Team where children, parents, and teachers work
together to ensure success.
View Home School Compact |
Why Should I Know About Title I?
It can improve reading!
Title I can help:
Children...
do better in school and feel
better about themselves.
Parents...
understand their children better.
Parents can also have more say
about their child's education.
Teachers...
Benefit from the suggestions and
support that parents offer and from the satisfaction of seeing children
succeed. |
