- Windsor Hill Arts Infused Elementary School
- Title 1 - WHAIES
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Title 1
What is Title One?
- A federal fund
- The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the latest reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act and was approved by the U.S. Congress is December 2015. This law provides significant federal support for programs to serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade and replaces the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
- Intended to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach grade-level proficiency
- Helps students who are behind academically or at risk of falling behind
- Only used to help students reach proficiency in the academic standards: English Language Arts and Mathematics
- Is supplemental to the regular program. Never replaces what all other students receive
- Uses research-based practices
How is Title One School Funding Determined?- It is a federal entitlement program (non-competitive formula)
- Allocated based on student enrollment for ages 5-17, census poverty levels, and other data.
- The U.S. Department of Education distributes these funds to State Education Agencies that in turn, distribute the funds to Local Education Agencies or school districts.
- Local school districts allocate the funds to qualifying schools based on the number of poor children in a school.
Title One Must…- Involve parents in all phases of planning and provide opportunities for involvement and parent trainings.
- Establish a compact between the parent and school outlining expectations.
- Share information with parents on their child’s progress and progress of the school toward the accomplishments of goals set forth in the plan.
- Inform parents when schools have sanctions placed on them due to not meeting the AYP standards.
This Year’s Title One Funds at Windsor Hill Arts Infused…- Our Title One funds will fund Literacy Interventions for K-5thgrade.
- Professional development opportunities
- Parent involvement/engagement activities
- Class-size reduction teachers
- Instructional materials to be used in math and reading for all grade levels
- Computer software