What is Title I?
•A federally funded program to help students who are academically behind or who are at risk of falling behind.
• Additional, supplementary instruction for students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 for reading, writing, and/or math.
What does Title I instruction look like?
•Title I staff members work with students in small groups, (2-4) or one-to-one.
•Typically between 15-30 minutes of instruction per session, from 2 to 5 days per week.
•Interventions are based on student needs.
•Communication between classroom teachers, Title 1 staff, and parents.
What can families do to support their child at home?
RSU 26 seeks the active participation of all Title 1 students’ parents/guardians in improving their child’s academic achievement. Parents are encouraged to communicate regularly with classroom teachers and Title 1 staff to discuss the progress of their child.
•Read with your child daily. Keep books and writing materials handy!
•Participate in parent meetings, Title 1 events, and literacy events.
•Involve your child in daily activities that use math skills.
•Continue to talk with your child’s classroom teacher and attend parent/teacher conferences.
•Review the Home-School Partnership Compact below.
•Celebrate your child’s successes!
Notice
In accordance with Every Student Succeeds Act, school districts that receive Title 1 federal funds are required to notify parents of their right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher including degrees, certifications held and whether the teacher is certified in the area he/she is teaching. If you would like this information, please contact Meredith Higgins, RSU 26 Superintendent at mhiggins@rsu26.org.
Asa Adams Home-School Partnership Compact
In order to help all students achieve high standards, we ask parents to provide:
Assistance with homework when needed and a quiet place to work
Nutritious meals and snacks and lots of exercise opportunities for kids
Communicate in a timely fashion with school staff when questions or concerns arise
Consistent expectations for appropriate behavior
The school staff in return will provide:
A close working relationship with the student’s family centered around communication
A positive approach in the classroom that focuses on student’s strengths
A safe learning environment
All materials necessary to participate in learning tasks
High expectations for all learners
We ask that students be invested in their own learning. Things that students can do include:
Focus on the learning activities provided
Find time to read every day
Talk with their parents about what is going on in school
Treat others with respect to allow for a safe and caring school for all
Come to school every day
Communicate with school staff if they have concerns or questions
For more information, contact:
Kerri Wyman, Building Principal at
kwyman@rsu26.org
or
Angie McLaughlin, Instructional Coach at
amclaughlin@rsu26.org