What is Title I?

1. What is Title I? • Title I is a federally funded program which allows students, who are experiencing academic difficulty, to receive extra help and individual attention during the school day with no extra cost to the parents.

2. How Title 1 works • The federal government provides funding to school districts each year. • School districts identify schools that are eligible to receive funds.

3. The Title I school works to: • identify students most in need of educational help • set goals for improvement • measure student progress • develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction • involve parents in all aspects of the program

4. Targeted Programs • In a Targeted Title I Program all students within the school are given multiple assessments. These test results then determine which students require additional support and are ranked in order of need. The students who need the most help are put on the list first.

5. School-Wide programs • Schools can qualify for school-wide Title I programs where the funds and resources can benefit all students attending that school. Often, in these schools, the Title I teachers go into the regular classroom or work with flexible groups of students as the need arises. • Northmoor is a Title I school-wide program.

6. Northmoor’s Title I funds Our 2010 – 2011 Title I funds include: • full time Title I Reading Teacher • part time Literacy Coach • additional classroom technology • ongoing teacher education • family involvement activities • instructional supplies • supplemental instructional material.

7. As a family member, you’re part of the Title 1 team! • The parent-school compactstates the goals and responsibilities of both parents and schools. • The parent involvement policyhelps parents understand and take part in the school’s efforts.

8. Title I Reading Teachers • Have advanced degrees in reading education • Identify individual student’s needs • Provide in-class small group instruction • Evaluate with on-going assessments • Cooperate and communicate with other professional staff members • Encourage parent involvement through newsletters and parent meetings

9. Northmoor needs you! Northmoor would love for parents to assist in the following: • PTA officer / member • Committee member or chair • Classroom Volunteer • At home volunteer (complete small tasks at home for the classroom teachers) • Title I parent committee If you would like to assist in any of these areas, or if you have another idea, please contact: Cindi Davison at cindidavison@mooreschools.com