Title I

What is Title 1 Title I is a compensatory education program for elementary and secondary school children in both public and non-public schools. For 30 years, it has provided supplemental services, mainly in the areas of reading and mathematics, to students experiencing difficulties in those academic areas. It is the largest and one of the most successful federal elementary and secondary education programs in the history of the United States. Over 145 million children nationwide have enjoyed the improved academic performance as a result of services provided by Title I programs. It is not a Special Education program. This program helps assure that learners have the opportunity to acquire the skills needed to meet the high standards expected of all students.

How do students qualify for Title 1?Students qualify by in-house assessments and research-based assessments. The Title I teacher or paraprofessional works closely with classroom teachers to provide additional academic support. In order to be serviced by Title I, parent/guardian permission is required.  Please write a note to your child’s classroom teacher if you do not want your child to participate in the Title I program for the school year.  Unless Title I receives a note declining services, your child will receive Title I services.  Students usually remain in the program for the school year or until the Title I staff and classroom teacher feel that service is no longer needed.

What services are provided for my child in grade 1-5
The Monticello Title I program has two types of service available for students depending on the needs of the learner. For students who are assessed to be at least one-half year below grade level in reading, the reading intervention programs are provided to supplement the regular classroom reading. Instruction is provided by a licensed elementary teacher for @25 minutes, 4 days per week in the Title I Resource room. For students who show evidence of a few gaps in reading, a paraprofessional works with small groups of students in the classroom or media center up to 4 days per week. Math help may be a push-in program where Title I staff works in the classroom with Title I students and classroom teachers. Some students may be pulled out of the classroom and work in small groups to provide additional time for the practice of basic math functions.