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Title 1
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Title 1 is a federal program started in 1965 that provides money to schools who serve students from low-income families, however, students serviced by Title 1 services do not need to be from low-income families. Kaleidoscope Charter School has applied for and received Title 1 grant money. Title 1 is a good fit for Kaleidoscope as our mission and vision align with the three philosophical premises on which it is based on:
- All students should have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and to reach, at a minimum, proficiency on state academic standards and assessments.
- Local districts, schools, and parents know best what their students need to succeed. The Title I program allows them to decide how to use these funds to implement research-based proven practices to help students who are failing or who are at risk of failing in school.
- Parents are partners in helping all students achieve. They have the right to be involved in the design and operation of their school’s Title I program, and, at the same time, a responsibility to help their children succeed in school.
Which Kaleidoscope Schools are served by Title 1 services?
Title 1 services are offered in literacy in Kindergarten through third grade at Kaleidoscope Elementary School.
What type of programs are provided as a part of Title 1?
The Title 1 program gives local schools a lot of flexibility in deciding how to use the federal money allocated for the program. Examples of common services provided in the program include:
- Specialized instructional spaces
- Additional teachers and/or aides
- Opportunities for professional development for school staff
- Extra time for teaching Title 1 students the skills they need
- A variety of supplementary teaching methods
- An individualized program for students
- Additional teaching materials which supplement a student's regular instruction
- All students should have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and to reach, at a minimum, proficiency on state academic standards and assessments.
Parent Resources for Supporting Reading
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Reading At Home For Kids | Reading For Kids | Learn To Read
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Working with Teachers and Schools
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Help Your Child Succeed in School (US Dept of Education)
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Reading Resources (US Dept of Education)