What is Title I?

Title I is a federally-funded program designed to provide supplemental instruction in the subjects of reading and math.

How are children selected for Title I participation?

Children in grades K-5 who need supplementary instruction in reading are selected for the program by information from:

* academic performance,

* test scores,

* and teacher and reading specialist recommendation.

Children in grades K-5 who need supplementary instruction in math are selected for the program by information from:

    * academic performance,

* test scores,

* and teacher and math specialist recommendation.

When do students receive Title I support?

Students receive supplementary instruction in reading or math for about a half an hour four days a week.  The schedules for Title I support are created in coordination with the classroom teachers.

Where are students tutored?

Students are supported in both the classrooms and the Title I Room.

What is taught?

The goal of the Kearsarge School District Title I Program is to support classroom success for students. Title I instruction is carefully coordinated with classroom teachers. It supplements classroom instruction in ways that strengthen student performance and understanding of the classroom curricula. All of the district's Title I interventionists and teachers have bachelor's degrees or beyond and have received current training in literacy and numeracy instruction.