Title 1

Title 1 Supplemental Instruction at Memorial School

The Title 1 program is a regular education support program designed to reinforce the classroom curriculum. Title 1 support is provided “over and above“ core classroom instruction and is intended to supplement, not replace the work of the classroom teacher. Title 1 Math and Reading instructors at Memorial School work in collaboration with classroom teachers to give students in grades k - 4 extra opportunities to practice skills in a small group setting.

At Memorial School, we feel strongly that multiple opportunities to practice reading and math skills will help our students grow to become successful in reading and math. All students benefit from additional opportunities to practice these important skills. We have made a commitment to our students to provide them with as many opportunities as possible.

Eligibility for participation is based on indicators of academic performance that include standardized and curriculum-based measures as well as teacher recommendation. The Title 1 teachers meet regularly with classroom teachers to discuss student progress. Parent permission is required for participation in the program.

The Title 1 groups meet two to five times per week and the schedule is arranged so that it will not interfere with student’s language arts or math block.

Memorial School has a targeted plan that specifies program elements and design. Please click here to view the Memorial School Targeted Plan.

Memorial School Administration

Mr. Philip Schappler, Principal schapplerph@sau25.net

Mrs. Beth Purcell, Assistant Principal purcellb@sau25.net

Title 1 Reading Program oversight at Memorial School

Marilu Wilson, Reading Specialist wilsonm@sau25.net

PARENTS RIGHT-TO- KNOW Title I,

Part A of ESEA (The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001)

Parent’s Right To Know - (Section 1111(h)(6)(A-C)

Teacher Qualifications: At the beginning of each school year, a LEA that receives Title I funds must notify parents upon request (and in a timely manner) information regarding the professional qualification of the student’s classroom teachers, including at minimum the following:

♦ Whether the teachers has met State qualifications for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction;

♦ Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other professional status that the State has waived;

♦ The degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and

♦ Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and if so their qualifications.

Additional Information - A school receiving Title I funds must provide to each individual parent –

♦ Information on the level of achievement the child has made on all state assessments; and

♦ Timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned or taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.