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Learn about Title 1 federal funding, how it is allocated to schools based on census data, and the resources and programs it provides for students in need. Explore parent involvement opportunities and access valuable resources.
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What is Title 1? Dr. Diane Barrie Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Overview of Title 1 Federal funding source Money allotted to schools via census data (low income families) Buildings qualify based upon Free and Reduced lunches (Targeted Assistance) Eagleville, Audubon, Woodland Students who demonstrate need are served (not necessarily low income students)
Overview of Title 1, cont. • Title 1 funds must provide additional resources for Title 1 students (“supplement, not supplant”) • Cannot use funds to pay for core programs • Moneys used for: • Materials • Programs • Parent involvement • Professional development • Summer Jump Start program
Parent Involvement • Fall Family Literacy Night (11/29/12) • Read Across America Night (March 2013) • Spring Meeting (May 2013) • Ongoing: • E-mail and phone • Newsletters • Conferences (an any time!) • Notes • Take home books
Parent Notices/Policies • Parent Compact • role of Parent, Student, and Teacher • District Parent Involvement • School Parent Involvement
Parent Resources • State Parent Advisory Council (http://www.spac.k12.pa.us/) • MSD Elementary Reading/Title 1 website • District Offices • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment