Title I

Farmington School District Title I, Part A

Draft Title 1 Parent/Guardian Involvement Policy

Title 1 Survey

Overview

Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act/No Child Left Behind is designed to help disadvantaged children meet challenging content and student performance standards. The funds are allocated to school districts based on poverty data. Once the allocation is received by the district, the funds are used to meet the needs of students that are academically in need of additional support.

There are two Title I, Part A models used within the Farmington School District. Both Valley View Community School and Henry Wilson Memorial School use a school-wide model. Under this model, both schools are allowed to use Title I funds to support all student needs, rather than only selected students. Farmington High School uses a targeted assistance model. Under this model, student benchmark assessment scores and performance in class are reviewed to identify students who will be offered Title 1 support. All Title I support is provide in addition to academic support that the district normally provides. Some examples of additional support provided in the past through Title I, Part A funds within the Farmington School District are as follows:

  • additional academic support provided by additional staff within the classroom or within a pull-out (outside the regular classroom) model
  • after-school and summer academic programs and assistance
  • additional professional development for school staff, focused on the implementation of the school innovation plans
  • additional books and materials in the classroom and in Title I pull-out programs
  • supplies and funding for parent involvement activities
  • supplies, materials, tutoring and support for homeless students
  • additional technology and intervention tools

Additional information regarding the Title I, Part A program within the Farmington School District can be requested through the District Title I Project Manager and Homeless Liaison.

What is Title I?

Title I is a federal grant program in which federal money is allocated to districts to provide supplementary educational support to students who are struggling academically or are at most risk of falling behind. Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch. Title I funds are used to hire additional personnel, to purchase educational resources that will benefit the students to reach their individual goals, and to promote family involvement.

The Title I program strives to provide an environment that:

  • Promotes a positive attitude toward learning in the core content areas, heavily focused on math and literacy
  • Improves academic success
  • Builds learners’ self-esteem and confidence
  • Enables parents to help their children succeed

Parents' Right to Know

Valley View Community School and Henry Wilson Memorial School both receive Title I funds to help students reach established academic standards. Teachers within each school are qualified to teach in their assigned grade levels and subject areas. Under the Federal law, Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015 , we are required to notify parents of their rights. Parents may request information about the qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers. In particular, a parent may seek the following information:

  • Whether the teacher meets the State qualifications for the grade level and subject area of instruction;
  • Whether the teacher is teaching outside the certification;
  • The degree held by the teacher and any other graduate certification or degrees and the field of the certification or degree; and
  • Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and if so their qualifications.

If you would like to request any of the above information, please contact the principal of your child's school. A written request may be sent to 35 School St., Farmington NH 03835. All responses will be made in a timely manner.

Title I Handbook

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