Title 1 Program Parent Orientation Parkland School District Parkland School District

Federal Funding Title 1 funds are provided by the government and are utilized to provide extra educational services in math and reading to students in kindergarten, first, and second grade in the Parkland School District. Title 1 funds are provided by the government and are utilized to provide extra educational services in math and reading to students in kindergarten, first, and second grade in the Parkland School District. The amount of funding a school receives depends on the needs of the students. The amount of funding a school receives depends on the needs of the students. The goal of the program is to strengthen the reading and math skills of children who qualify for the program. The goal of the program is to strengthen the reading and math skills of children who qualify for the program. The program generally operates October through May. The length and frequency of instruction may vary according to school building and student needs. The program generally operates October through May. The length and frequency of instruction may vary according to school building and student needs.

Selection Process Previous year’s data Previous year’s data LEAD 21 Group Placement Test LEAD 21 Group Placement Test STAR assessments STAR assessments Title 1 Math Criterion tests Title 1 Math Criterion tests Current teacher observation and recommendations Current teacher observation and recommendations Other curriculum based assessments Other curriculum based assessments

Instruction in Reading Not a separate program Not a separate program Supports classroom instruction Supports classroom instruction Students do not miss core instruction Students do not miss core instruction Varies depending on the needs of individual students Varies depending on the needs of individual students Focuses on the critical areas of effective reading…phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension Focuses on the critical areas of effective reading…phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension

Instruction in Math Not a separate program Not a separate program Supports classroom instruction Supports classroom instruction Students do not miss core instruction Students do not miss core instruction Varies according to the needs of individual students Varies according to the needs of individual students May include specifically designed review of strategies, skills and problem solving techniques, and additional practice with manipulatives May include specifically designed review of strategies, skills and problem solving techniques, and additional practice with manipulatives Support in small group settings Support in small group settings

Title 1 Assistants Title 1 assistants are trained and supervised by the reading specialist. Title 1 assistants are trained and supervised by the reading specialist. Additional professional development is provided by the district throughout the school year. Additional professional development is provided by the district throughout the school year. Title 1 assistants communicate consistently with the classroom teacher and Reading Specialist Title 1 assistants communicate consistently with the classroom teacher and Reading Specialist Title 1 Assistants DO NOT GIVE GRADES. They provide valuable feedback to classroom teachers and the Reading Specialist. Title 1 Assistants DO NOT GIVE GRADES. They provide valuable feedback to classroom teachers and the Reading Specialist.

Reporting Progress Two reports are given to parents yearly. They are NOT evaluative. These reports outline all the skills your child has reviewed in Title 1. Two reports are given to parents yearly. They are NOT evaluative. These reports outline all the skills your child has reviewed in Title 1. Reports help parents understand what skills should be reinforced at home. Reports help parents understand what skills should be reinforced at home. Intervention time and materials are adjusted according to individual students’ needs and progress. Intervention time and materials are adjusted according to individual students’ needs and progress. Specific questions or concerns in regards to your child’s progress can be addressed by the classroom teacher or reading specialist during parent conference times or anytime throughout the year. Specific questions or concerns in regards to your child’s progress can be addressed by the classroom teacher or reading specialist during parent conference times or anytime throughout the year.

Parent Involvement Monthly newsletter via (Home/School Connection) Monthly newsletter via (Home/School Connection) Title 1 Parent Workshops Title 1 Parent Workshops Parent Visitation Parent Visitation Parent/Student/Teacher Compact Parent/Student/Teacher Compact Parent Advisory Committee - PAC Parent Advisory Committee - PAC Camp Discover Camp Discover

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