 What is Title 1?How Can Parents Help?
Title 1 is a federally funded program, formerly known as Chapter 1, which provides money to schools across the country in order to provide support services to students who need extra assistance in reading, math and study skills. The goal of the extra help is to allow all students to meet the high standards set by local schools, the State, and the No Child Left Behind Act. The amount of money allocated to each district is based on the number of low-income families in the community; however, students do not need to be from low-income families to receive Title 1 support. Students are selected for assistance based on assessment scores and teacher referrals.
At Moultonborough Central School, the district has chosen to offer reading support to students in grades Kindergarten through Grade 6. The program now includes a part-time reading tutor, a certified teacher, and two certified reading specialists. The Title 1 services at these levels include individual and small-group instruction.
In all Title 1 programs, the instruction must supplement rather than supplant or take the place of the regular classroom program. The core reading program is always taught by the classroom teachers and the Title 1 services are an important “extra.” The Title 1 staff works closely with the classroom teachers and the parents to give the best possible support to the students.
Parents are an important part of our Title 1 program and the staff seeks parent input in running this program. A parent advisory committee meets yearly and all Title 1 parents are invited to be part of this group. Additionally, the Title 1 grant application is written each year. Parents are encouraged to offer ideas and suggestions.
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