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What is Title I?
What is Title I?
The KPBSD Title I program is made available through federal grants to improve the academic achievement of students in schools with high percentages of economically disadvantaged students. The Title I program is designed to help students be more successful in their classrooms and to reach challenging state academic standards. Title I funds are available for teachers, materials, and support services for schools that qualify under ESEA guidelines. Each school conducts a comprehensive needs assessment to help guide the use of its Title I funds.
Mission
Intentionally engage children, youth, and families in positive relationships to collaboratively remove barriers to education and build bridges for life success.
Vision
Partnering with children, youth, and families to provide a network of support that fosters educational and life success.
Title I Eligibility
Title I Eligibility
KPBSD uses Title I funds to serve elementary and K-12 schools that have a 40% or higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This allows for focused support for our highest needs schools and for our earliest learners.
Title I Programs
Title I Programs
Title I schools conduct a needs assessment throughout each school year to help determine the best use of funding for the school. Examples of how some schools utilize Title I funds are:
Title I Pre-K
Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Intervention Supplies and Materials
Professional Development
Family/Parent Engagement
Extended School (before or after school tutoring)
Title I schools utilize effective and research-based instructional materials. Schools assess the progress of their students throughout the school year and make adjustments to their school plans as needed. This ongoing evaluation allows schools to continually improve their practices and support student growth.
To qualify for enrollment in a Title I Pre-K program, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1st and participate in a screening event to determine eligibility. You MUST complete a Pre-K application and schedule a screening appointment for your child at your neighborhood school. Title I Pre-K is offered at the following KPBSD schools: Mountain View Elementary, Redoubt Elementary, Tustumena Elementary, and Voznesenka School. Please see Title I Preschool
Information and Annual Report on KPBSD’s Title I Pre-K Program
Generic Application (This must be submitted to the attendance area school. KPBSD attendance area information is available here.)
Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement
KPBSD and Title I place great importance on parent involvement in the education process. Research confirms that when parents are partners in their children’s education, the results are increased motivation, higher self-esteem, improved achievement, better attendance, reduced dropout rates, and decreased delinquency.
Parents play a dominant role in influencing a child’s confidence and motivation to become a successful learner. When students see that education is important to the adults in their lives, it becomes important to them as well. The reward for becoming more involved in the education process is a more successful, safe, and self-confident student.
Ways to be Involved in the Education Process
Ways to be Involved in the Education Process
Be a positive role model; stress the importance of a quality education
Stay in touch with the school – call, e-mail or visit
Limit appointments and absences during the school day.
Take time to review homework – set and enforce homework standards.
Offer praise and encouragement
Create a warm and supportive home atmosphere
Read a book together.
Regularly attend Title I meetings, parent activities, student conferences and other school events.
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