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What is Title 1?

What is Title 1?. It is a federal formula grant. It is the largest federal grant the Fayette County Public Schools receives. How Title 1 works. The federal government provides funding to school districts each year. School districts identify schools that are eligible to receive funds.

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What is Title 1?

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  1. What is Title 1? • It is a federal formula grant. • It is the largest federal grant the Fayette County Public Schools receives.

  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. A Title 1 school works to: • identify students most in need of educational help • set goals for improvement • measure student progress, according to KCAS/CCR • develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction • involve parents in all aspects of the program

  4. Two types of Title 1 programs • Schoolwide programsSchools with 40% or more of its children from low-income families can develop schoolwide Title 1 programs to serve all students. Schoolwide programs can combine Title 1 funds with federal, state, and local funds to improve school programs. • Targeted assistance programsSchools with 35-39% of its children from low-income families can have a Targeted Assistance Program. These schools will work out a plan to make sure that children served by Title 1 meet KY’s achievement standards. Targeted assistance programs cannot combine federal, state, and local funds.

  5. As a parent, 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.

  6. Our School’s Title 1 Grant • Our School’s Title 1 Grant for 2013-2014 is $140,595 which pays for 1.0 math interventionist and 0.7 reading interventionist. • It also pays for professional development, math workbooks, and parent learning night supplies. • Our school has a Title 1 Schoolwide Program which focuses on improving student achievement in all academic areas.

  7. Math Interventionist • Helps students in small groups by reinforcing what they are learning in class. • Helps students by providing individualized instruction on their skill level

  8. Reading Interventionist • Helps students in small groups in the area of reading in grades K-3 • Helps students by providing individualized instruction based on skill level

  9. Our school needs you! • Learn about your Title 1 program. • Attend school events. • Visit the classrooms. • Volunteer to help. • Join parents’ organizations. • Attend parent-teacher conferences. • Keep teachers informed of events that might affect your child’s work or behavior.

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