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Title 1 Program Parent Orientation

Title 1 Program Parent Orientation. Parkland School District 2014-2015. Federal Funding. Title 1 funds are provided by the government and are utilized to provide extra educational services in reading to students in kindergarten, first, and second grade in the Parkland School District.

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Title 1 Program Parent Orientation

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  1. Title 1 ProgramParent Orientation Parkland School District 2014-2015

  2. Federal Funding • Title 1 funds are provided by the government and are utilized to provide extra educational services in 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 goal of the program is to strengthen the reading 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.

  3. Selection Process • Previous year’s data • LEAD 21 Data • STAR assessments • Teacher observation and recommendations

  4. Instruction in Reading • Not a separate program • 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

  5. Title 1 Assistants • Title 1 assistants are trained and supervised by the reading specialist. • 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 DO NOT GIVE GRADES. They provide valuable feedback to classroom teachers and the Reading Specialist.

  6. 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. • Reports help parents understand what skills should be reinforced at home. • 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.

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

  8. Title 1 Website • http://www.parklandsd.org/web/title1/

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