Federal Programs
The mission and responsibility of the Federal Programs is to procure, monitor and utilize federal funds for the following programs in order to provide quality federal educational opportunities for all students and staff to develop the skills necessary to reach their maximum potential as responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.
ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001) Programs:
Title I: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantages
Title II Part A: Improving Teacher Quality
Title III: Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students
Title IV: Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Every year the Crestwood Local School District receives funds from the federal government to provide various educational services. District administrators invite comments from the public regarding services listed below. Please call or write the Office of Federal Programs, Crestwood Local School District (330) 357-8206.
Title I monies provide supplemental instructional services in the content areas of reading and mathematics to students in grades K-6 that meet the criteria for service.
Title II-A monies are provided to increase student achievement through enhancing the teacher and principal quality through professional development, recruitment, hiring and retention.
Title III monies provide the opportunity for the district to assist in teaching English to limited English proficient children and helping these students meet the same challenging standards of all students.
Title IV monies provide the opportunity for the district to assist student supports and academic enrichments including the strategic planning.
All federally funded programs provide for participation of non-public schools.
Parent Involvement
The Crestwood Local School District values and recognizes that parents are an important part of their child’s academic success. Research indicates that when parents are involved in their child’s education, children have better attendance, achieve better grades, learn strong social and behavioral skills that help them throughout life, and continue their education beyond high school.
In accordance with Title I, Part A, Crestwood Local School District offers parents:
District and school level parental involvement policies
Parent, Student and Teacher Compacts
Materials and/or resources to help parents assist their child(ren)
Parent Training Opportunities at both the District and school level that includes the timely topics of:
State and local assessments
The requirements of the Title I program
Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI or MTSS Meetings)
How to improve your child’s academic progress.
Literacy and Mathematic instructional strategies and components