Title I
What is Title I?
Title I is the oldest federal education program in existence today. The purpose of Title I services is to help students to:
- Succeed in the regular academic program.
- Learn skills and knowledge appropriate for the grade level.
- Improve mastery of basic and more advanced skills.
Title I serves children at Nappanee and Woodview Elementary Schools in the following manner:
Targeted assistance Programs are in schools where less than 50% of the children are receiving free and reduced lunches. In Targeted Assistance Program schools, the Title I teacher works with students that the classroom teacher has identified as in need of instruction in the areas of reading and mathematics.
Title I Schools in Improvement and School Choice Transfers
A school is identified for School Improvement after it has not made adequate yearly progress (AYP) for two consecutive years. This means that all parents with children enrolled in a school identified for school improvement can send their child to another school in the district that has not been identified for improvement for the 2009-2010 school year. Parents do not have to transfer their child, but may do so if they wish. Transportation costs will be covered by the school district for as long as the Title I school remains in School Improvement. A Title I school must make AYP for two consecutive years to be removed from School Improvement status.
If there are not enough funds to provide transportation to each student who requests a transfer, we must give priority to the lowest-achieving students from low-income families. However, all students would still have the option to transfer to another school and provide their own transportation. Parents received a mailing through the US Postal service to inform them of the School Improvement issue and the opportunity for School Choice or SES.
NCLB REGULATIONS REQUIRE THAT A MINIMIM OF TWO CHOICES BE OFFERED UNLESS A DISTRICT DOES NOT HAVE TWO SCHOOLS IN THE APPROPRIATE GRADE SPANS THAT ARE NOT IDENTIFIED FOR IMPROVEMENT.
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Title I Schools In Improvement 2008-09 |
Schools Available to Receive Transfers |
Number of Students Eligible for Transfers |
Number of Students Transferring to Another School |
| Nappanee Elementary | Wakarusa and Woodview Elementary |
408 |
1 |
|
Title I Schools In Improvement 2009-10 |
Schools Available to Receive Transfers |
Number of Students Eligible for Transfers |
Number of Students Transferring to Another School |
| Nappanee Elementary | Wakarusa and Woodview Elementary |
381 |
1 |
SES - Free Tutoring For Your Child
Students in a Title I school in improvement who choose not to transfer may be able to enroll in a free tutoring program, known as Supplemental Educational Services (SES). A student is eligible for SES tutoring if he/she receives free or reduced-price lunch and if he/she failed ISTEP+ (or other measure of academic success). Tutoring programs may be offered before or after the regular school day, on weekends, or in the summer. The purpose of this assistance is to ensure that students increase their academic achievement in reading and math by receiving additional tutoring and instruction. If there is not enough funding for every child requesting services, eligible students with the greatest academic need will receive first priority. If you have questions about whether or not your child is eligible for services, please call your child’s principal.
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Title I Schools In Improvement 2009-10 |
Number of Students Eligible for SES |
Number of Students Participating in SES |
| Nappanee Elementary | 72 |
25 |
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SES Providers for Nappanee Elementary |
Location Where Tutoring Takes Place |
| ATS Project Success | ATS Project Success offers tutoring online |
| Club Z! | Club Z! offers in-home tutoring services |
| Northern Indiana Educational Services Center (NIESC) | Tutoring sessions take place at your child's school - Nappanee Elementary |
FREE TUTORING!
How do I get supplemental educational services for my student?
Simply review the provider list below, then fill out the Provider Selection Form. Completed forms were to be turned in to the school office for the first enrollment window by October 23, 2009. Nappanee Elementary offered a second enrollment window and forms were due by November 25th. A third window opened February 22, 2010 and will remain open until March 17, 2010. After receiving your request for services, the district will set up a meeting with you and the tutoring provider to create learning and achievement goals for your child. If you would like help in deciding which provider best meets the needs of your child, please contact the school office 773-7421.
Provider Selection Form - Click here
For additional information regarding SES Provider Descriptions please click here.