What is Title 1?

• Welcome to our K-2 Title 1/Reading Recovery blog!
• What is Title 1?  Title 1 is a federally funded program for our school.  The purpose of Title 1 is to provide additional instruction for students who need more academic support in reading and math for grades K-2.
• Students will qualify for Title 1 services by test scores and teacher recommendation.
• You must give permission for your child to receive Title 1 services.  A permission slip will be sent home for you to sign.
• Title 1 is NOT special education.  It is a flexible program.  Students move in and out as needed. Once you are in, it does not mean that you are in forever!  A new permission slip must be signed every year.  Title 1 is there as a safety net to catch learners who may need extra practice and support.
• With consent, your child will usually be pulled out of the regular classroom to work in small groups or individually.  Sometimes we do stay in the classroom if needed to offer support as well.  We also do co-teaching in math for grades 1 & 2.  We do not remove students from core subject area times.  
• Progress reports will be sent home with your child's report card to communicate and show the gains your child is making in our program.
• Kindergarten students work mainly with Mrs. Pesch.
• Mrs. Seibert works mainly with grades 1 & 2.
• Parents play a big part of your child's success in Title 1!  Bookbags will be sent home for homework.  Listening to your child read, signing the sheet in the bag, returning it to school each day, and communicating with the Title 1 teachers is your job!
• You are invited to sign up for our blog this year.  Parent tips and information about how to work with your child at home in reading and math will also be included.
• Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns and we will be happy to help find an answer for you!
• Have a great school year!  We look forward to working with your child and as team with you!

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