Title I is the largest federally funded program in education. It was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Johnson.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) or Title I was designed to help students identified as needing extra support with reading or math by providing funds for extra academic help. Since its inception, Title I has gone through various changes, but it continues to provide instructional help for students that would benefit from additional academic support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did my child qualify for this program?
All students were tested during the first weeks of school and again in January to determine their math skills. Students are given two different assessments: first, they take an adaptive computer-based assessment called STAR Math. They are then given a secondary screener based on your student's grade level goals. The results of these tests were considered along with classroom teacher recommendation to determine the students with the highest needs for math intervention.
How will I be informed of my child’s progress?
You will receive a Student Learning Plan after each testing season, (October, January, June). In addition I will do my best to meet with you during Student Led Conferences. If at any time you have questions please feel free to email, call, or request a meeting.
What will the math program look like for my child?
Your child will be given additional math instruction in a small group setting that focuses on their needs in addition to their regular classroom math instruction. Students will not miss their grade level core math or reading when they come to math group. Title I uses Bridges Intervention Program to guide instruction.
What can I do at home to help my child?
One of the best ways to help your child with math is to keep a positive attitude. If you say “I was never any good in math” children will probably think that about themselves. Instead if your child has a hard math problem, you might say “let’s try to figure this one out together.” I emphasize a growth mindset, meaning that we may not know now, but are working on growth and progress with a positive attitude. Additionally, having your student “teach” you what they’ve learned in class helps deepen their understanding of the mathematical concepts! I also highly recommend using the online resources from the Bridges program to help boost fundamental math skills.
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