1. Title 1 Program Overview
Parkland School District
Title 1 funds are provided by the government and are utilized to provide extra educational services in reading and math to students in kindergarten through fifth grade in the Parkland School District.
The program generally operates October through May.
The goal of the program is to strengthen the reading and/or math skills of children who qualify for the program.

2. How do students qualify?
Assessment Data from Core Reading Program
STAR Assessments
Teacher observation and recommendations
Go Math Assessments

3. Instruction Supports classroom instruction
Students do not miss core instruction
Varies depending on the needs of individual students
Focuses on the critical areas of effective reading…phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension
May include specifically designed review of strategies, skills and problem solving techniques, and additional practice with manipulatives
Support in small group settings

4. Title I Assistants Title I assistants are highly qualified
Title I assistants communicate consistently with the classroom teacher and Reading Specialist
Questions regarding your child’s progress can be addressed by the classroom teacher or reading specialist

5. Parent Involvement Title I Website
Monthly newsletter via (Home/School Connection)
Title 1 Parent Workshops
Parent Visitation
Parent Advisory Committee – PAC
Support Student with Reading and Math Activities at home
Parent/Student/Teacher Compact
Title I Website