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Title I News |
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Title 1 Annual Meeting/Open House Presentation |
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Florida Parental Information and Resource Center |
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PCE Title I Information |
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FCAT Graduations Requirements Have Changed |
Title I is the largest federal education program in the country. In Pinellas County, 52 public elementary schools are served by the Title I Schoolwide Program. Title I was established in 1965. The new title of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended is the “No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.” President Bush signed this piece of legislation on January 8, 2002.
Title I Schoolwide Program schools receive additional funds from the Federal Government to enhance the educational program of the entire school. The overall goal of Title I is highest student achievement for all students. Therefore, the funding is used to hire additional teachers, teaching partners, or other staff. The funds can also be used to purchase instructional materials which will benefit students in their classrooms. All decisions are made carefully and recorded in the Title I Schoolwide Plan. School plans, which support the specific goals and programs of the school, are available in the school office.
Parents are part of the Title I team and encouraged to participate in their child’s education. Parent involvement increases student achievement. Teachers, parents, and students will sign a Compact which is an agreement between the home and school to share the responsibility for student learning. Parents need to work with their child at home, attend parent/teacher conferences, and keep teachers informed about home events that might affect their child at school. Joining parent organizations (P.T.A. and S.A.C.), helping at school as a volunteer, and attending school events and parent trainings are important. Parent participation will build the home and school partnership that is so essential for successful schools.
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