Middleborough Public Schools
Title I Handbook
For Principals, Teachers and Parents/Guardians
Overview of Title 1
Title I of the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act is the largest and one of the oldest
federally funded education programs in the nation. It provides additional funds to local school
districts to help at risk students reach proficiency on state and local academic standards.
Title I funds must be used to provide services that are supplemental or, in addition to, services
normally provided by the school district. Title I funds support extra instruction in reading and
mathematics through the funding of additional teachers, instructional materials, and professional
development, as well as after-school and summer programs to extend and reinforce the regular
school curriculum.
Title 1 Funding
Funding for Title I is appropriated annually by Congress. Once the amount available is voted
upon, the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. calculates the percentage due each
state. The fifty State Departments of Education then distribute a percentage to each local school
district. These amounts are determined by the economic need of the area.
Title 1, Part A Targeted Assistance Program
Title I funds in a Targeted Assistance school must be used to improve the academic achievement
of identified Title I students. Students must be identified based on multiple, objective,
educationally related criteria. Also, criteria must be generated to determine when a student may
exit the Title I program. Title I supplemental services may be delivered in a number of ways, i.e.,
in-class instruction; pull-out instruction; and/or extended day, week, or year instruction. Title I
teacher(s) must be highly-qualified and responsible for providing supplemental services to
identified students. Title I staff must coordinate with other school personnel and involve
parents/guardians in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Title I program.
Districts with students placed in private schools of the same level of schooling of which the Title
I programs is servicing must consult with private school representatives before making final
determinations about the use of Title I funds.
Title 1 Targeted Assistance Selection Process
Student selection is based on several criteria including classroom performance, teacher
recommendation, informal assessment and standardized and/or state tests. The results of these
criteria are weighed on a point system. Students with the greatest number of points are selected
first. Through the selection criteria, those students who are determined in “greatest need” will be
serviced first.
Needs Assessment
A Title 1 needs assessment on the program is conducted annually. Student data is gathered and
analyzed including pre and post Title 1 data, state assessment results (MCAS), and teacher input
gathered through survey. Parents of Title 1 students are also surveyed regarding the program’s
effectiveness and what needs exist that could be addressed the following year.
Parent/Guardian Involvement
Parents/guardians are an important part of the Title 1 program and are urged to participate in
program evaluation and planning through completion of the needs assessment survey. In addition,
the Title 1 program encourages parent/guardian involvement for a family-school partnership
through programs during the school year. The concept and focus of parent involvement is to
increase student learning.
A School-Home Learning Compact is distributed to each Title 1 student and is signed by the
Title 1 teacher, the parent/guardian, and the student. Each Title 1 school has a parent outreach
coordinator, a liaison between the school and Title 1 families.
In addition, each Title 1 school will hold an annual parent reception in the fall to orient parents
and guardians to the Title 1 program. At this reception, the district’s Parent Involvement Policy
is reviewed and distributed, the Title 1 grant is reviewed, and the needs assessment from the
prior year is also reviewed with parents and guardians. Notification of this event is sent home
with the students as well as publicized on the district’s web page under Title 1 and on each
school’s online calendar. Families in the district designated as homeless are invited to Title 1
events and are encouraged to attend. The Title 1 teachers are available to meet with
parents/guardians at parent-teacher conferences and by appointment.
Title 1 Service Delivery
Title 1 supplemental reading instruction is provided for students in grades one through three.
Students receive instruction based on their academic needs, closely aligned to the Common Core
Standards, ensuring that students are progressing towards college and career readiness in the
domains of reading (literature and informational text), writing, speaking, listening, and language
skills. This includes instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary and fluency with the
goal of comprehending grade level literature and informational texts. Instruction is provide
Title 1 Service Delivery (cont.)
through an in-class model, although occasionally students are “pushed in” to another classroom
due to scheduling. The classroom teacher and Title 1 staff work closely together in developing a
program to best meet the needs of each student.
Assessment is used to drive instruction. Therefore, students in the Title 1 program are closely
monitored as to their response to instruction and changes to their instructional programs are
made as needed. A Title 1 Student Progress report is distributed to parents/guardians mid-year
(end of January) and at the end-of year. This is in addition to the district’s trimester report card.
APPENDIX
Parent Involvement Policy
Title 1 Permission Slip
Title I Parents’ Choice to Opt Out of Title I Services
Title 1 School Home Learning Compact
Title 1 Progress Reports
Title 1 Contact Information
Middleborough Public Schools
Title I Parent Involvement Policy
A. Each school receiving Title I funds shall, by October 10th of each school year, send a
notice home to the parents of each eligible child, in clear, easy to understand language,
informing parents:
1. About the nature of the Title I program
2. That parents have the right to participate and be involved in the planning,
development, operation, evaluation and improvement of the Title I program
3. That an initial meeting will be held for all such parents in order to discuss the
possible form of parent consultation and involvement.
4. Of the time and place of such meetings, which shall be selected in a manner
designed to encourage maximum attendance.
B. At the initial Title I orientation meeting, school staff shall:
1. Explain the nature of the program at each school
2. Promote understanding between parents and school personnel
3. Explain that one of the purposes of the meeting is for parents and Title I staff to
determine what mechanisms they wish to propose for implementing parent
involvement, including the Parent Advisory Council.
4. Describe the rights of parents and the obligations of school staff as set forth in
Title I, and this policy concerning parent involvement.
5. State that written copies of information about the program including federal statute
and regulations, any applicable state or local laws or regulations, and current and
prior program applications and evaluations are available.
6. Provide information, which will help build the capacity of parents for strong
parental involvement and participation in the educational process.
7. Review the title I Parent Involvement Policy
8. Review the School-Parent Compact.
C. Parents and title I staff shall participate in a Parent Advisory Council for the purpose of
consulting on topics that include: a. needs assessment, b. determination of program
goals and objectives, c. determination of educational strategies, d. implementation of
projects, e. development of program applications, and f. program evaluations.
D. School staff shall provide a full and timely response to any parent recommendations
concerning the program and, to the extent that such recommendations are rejected, shall
explain the basis for their decision. If the recommendation is made in writing, the
response shall be in writing.
E. School staff shall be prepared to offer, upon request, such support and resources as are
needed for effective and full parent consultation and involvement including, but not
limited to:
1. Reasonable access to meeting space, necessary materials, available communications
facilities, and clerical and other support staff.
2. An ongoing and effective program of training for parents which provide educational
opportunity for parents to support the learning of their children, programs to be
developed in consultation with parents, including needed literacy training, not
otherwise available, to help parents with their child’s achievement, parent assistance
Middleborough Public Schools
Title I Parent Involvement Policy (cont.)
3. and training concerning the No Child Left Behind Act, state content and
performance standards, state and local assessments, Title I legal requirements for the
program, how the Title I program actually operates, the rights and responsibilities of
parents, and how parents can work effectively with each other and with the school in
developing and providing parent consultation and involvement.
4. Provisions to parents on request, in a timely manner, of proposed and final projected
applications, needs assessments, documentation, district plans, budgetary
information, evaluation data, state, federal, and local statutes, regulations and
guidelines, and any other information needed for full, effective, and informed parent
involvement.
5. Opportunities to request according to school procedures to view the operation of the
Title I program, including classroom visits, in order to share in the responsibility of
the learning of their children and to acquire the information and experience needed
for meaningful consultation.
6. Opportunities for the parents to be involved in the planning of the Title I programs
(such as the Family Evening Programs), home learning activities with their children,
and the coordination and integration of parent involvement programs and activities
with other programs such as Headstart.
7. A budget sufficient to fully fund the parent activities.
F. In developing methods and policy guidelines for parent consultation, parents and school
staff shall conduct a review of parent consultation to determine the causes of any
barriers to full and effective parent involvement. This information shall then be used to
review and revise the methods and policies for consultation in order to increase the
effectiveness of parent consultation.
(Revised 12/2008 by Title I PAC)
Middleborough Public Schools
Title I Targeted-Assistance Program
Mary K. Goode School
Date: ________________
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your child has been selected to receive Title I intervention services in reading. The Selection
decisions are made after reviewing assessment results, teacher recommendation, and the child’s
classroom performance.
Title I is a federally funded supplementary program for children, which provides academic
assistance to students above and beyond that provided by the classroom teacher. Supplementary
education services are provided by highly-qualified teachers. Supplemental materials and
programs used in Title I are research based. The goal of the Title I program is to help students
become more effective, efficient, and independent learners.
As a parent, you are a vital member of the Title I team. You will be encouraged to gain as much
from the program as your child. Please consider this learning opportunity for your child. An
enrollment form is at the bottom of this letter and can be returned to your child’s classroom
teacher.
We look forward to meeting you and helping your child. If you should have any questions, please
contact the school at 508-946-2045.
Sincerely,
Mr. Delani
Principal
Mrs. Dulin
Reading Specialist
Mrs. Phillips
Reading Specialist
****PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PORTION****
Enrollment for MKG Title I Services
Student: ____________________________ Grade: ________ Teacher/Room # ______________
Check One:
_________ My child may take part in the Title I Program.
_________ My child may NOT take part in the Title I Program.
Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________ Date: ________
Middleborough Public Schools
Title I Targeted-Assistance Program
Henry B. Burkland School
Date: ________________
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Your child has been selected to receive Title I intervention services in reading. The Selection
decisions are made after reviewing assessment results, teacher recommendation, and the child’s
classroom performance.
Title I is a federally funded supplementary program for children, which provides academic
assistance to students above and beyond that provided by the classroom teacher. Supplementary
education services are provided by highly-qualified teachers. Supplemental materials and
programs used in Title I are research based. The goal of the Title I program is to help students
become more effective, efficient, and independent learners.
As a parent, you are a vital member of the Title I team. You will be encouraged to gain as much
from the program as your child. Please consider this learning opportunity for your child. An
enrollment form is at the bottom of this letter and can be returned to your child’s classroom
teacher.
We look forward to meeting you and helping your child. If you should have any questions, please
contact the school at 508-946-2040.
Sincerely,
Mr. Thompson
Principal
Mrs. Lakey
Reading Specialist
Mrs. Maddigan
Reading Specialist
****PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN THIS PORTION****
Enrollment for HBB Title I Services
Student: ____________________________ Grade: ________ Teacher/Room # ______________
Check One:
_________ My child may take part in the Title I Program.
_________ My child may NOT take part in the Title I Program.
Parent/Guardian Signature:__________________________________________ Date: ________
Middleborough Public Schools
Title I Targeted-Assistance Program
PARENTS’ CHOICE TO OPT-OUT OF TITLE I SERVICES
Student: _________________________________________________ Grade: _______________
Date: ______________________
Circle School:
HBB
MKG
The Middleborough Public Schools procedure regarding a parent or guardian’s choice to opt-out of
entry into the Title I Program states:
Parents may notify the district of their wish to have their child “opt-out” of the Title I
Program. The district will place the student in the general education classroom and document the
parent/guardian’s notice to the student’s file. Our district encourages parents/guardians to allow
their children to participate in Title I Programs for a limited time before they make a final
determination to “opt-out” of the program.
The Middleborough Public Schools will continue to keep parents apprised of their child’s
progress. When a parent declines his/her child’s participation in a Title I Program, the district
will continue to monitor the educational progress of the student to ensure that the student is
making effective progress.
After meeting with the Title I Program Director and the Title I teacher that would be
servicing your child to discuss repercussions of your decision, you will be asked to sign this “optout” form.
I, ________________________________, the parent/guardian of __________________________,
have decided to deny my child entry into the Title I Program in the Middleborough Public Schools.
I understand that my child’s progress will be monitored to make sure that his/her academic needs
are being supported.
Signed: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Middleboro Public Schools
Title I
School-Home Learning Compact
Welcome to Title I
Recent school assessments have shown that your child is eligible for Title I support in reading
and/or math. Your child will receive supplemental services and his/her progress will be monitored
to ensure that the interventions being used are truly helping. All Title I supplemental instruction
services are funded through State and Federal Grant monies. Eligibility for these services is based
on student need as determined by the student data from school-wide assessment sores and student
performance work samples. Supplemental materials and programs used in title I are research
based.
We know that as a parent, you are a key contributor to your child’s progress, and a full partner in
helping your child to succeed. Parents are provided with copies of their child’s assessment data at
regular intervals throughout the year. Title I staff will be available for consultation with parents
during parent/teacher conferences, and by appointment, before or after school, during weekdays.
Parents have the right to waive Title I services for their child.
We offer this Title I School-Home Compact as an agreement between the parents and the Title I
school to do all that we can, working together in partnership, to help your child meet student
learning expectations.
How Title I supports your child…
• Highly Qualified Title I staff provide scientifically research based instruction to your child
for the areas of concern that supplements the work in the classroom.
• Assessment data for your child determines what reading or math interventions will be used
by Title I staff.
• Reports on your child’s progress will be sent home regularly.
•Parent programs and parent-teacher conferences are offered throughout the year to give
you the support you need to help at home.
How you support your child…
• Stay in touch with your child’s teacher and come to all parent-teacher conferences and
meetings.
• Set aside a quiet place and time for homework or home practice on reading and/or math.
• Make sure your child gets the nutrition and rest they need in order to be in top shape for
learning each day.
*Please sign and return the next page to your child’s classroom teacher.
Middleboro Public Schools
Title I
School-Home Learning Compact
Child’s Name: ________________________________________ Grade: ________
School (circle one)
HBB
MKG
Our School-Home Agreement:
As a Title I school, we will:
•Assess each student’s skills and assist the student in continuing acquisition of learning
•Provide a supportive environment that is conducive to learning
•Maintain open lines of communication with families through student progress reports,
parent/teacher conferences, and parent information nights
•Provide information on the Title I web page for parents to access
•Help parents to support learning
Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________
As a Parent/Guardian, I will:
•Send my child to school regularly
•Share the importance of education and learning with my child
•Read with my child daily and encourage writing opportunities
•Encourage opportunities to think mathematically and solve problems using math skills
•Talk with my child about school and check their backpacks daily
•Participate in school activities, Open House, and parent/teacher conferences
Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________
As a student, I will:
•Come to school regularly
•Come to school ready to learn
•Always try to do my best
•Be responsible for my behavior
•Show respect for myself, my school, and other people
•Read at home every day
Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________
Middleboro Public Schools
Title I
Reading Progress Report
Child’s Name: ___________________________________ Grade: ______
Date: ____________
School (circle one)
HBB
MKG
Reading Specialist: _________________________________________
Classroom Teacher: ________________________________________
Your Child’s Current Performance:
Text Level
Accuracy
Fluency
Comprehension
Comments:
Mid-Year Expectations:
Grade
Text Level
Accuracy
Fluency
Comprehension
One
Two
Three
95% or better
95% or better
95% or better
23 words/min
72 words/min
86 words/min
19/28 or better
19/28 or better
19/28 or better
End-of-Year Expectations:
Grade
Text Level
Accuracy
Fluency
Comprehension
One
Two
Three
95% or better
95% or better
95% or better
47 words/min
87 words/min
100 words/min
19/28 or better
19/28 or better
19/28 or better
12
24
34
16
28
38
Middleborough Public Schools
Title 1
Contact Information
Holly Anderson
Title One Director
Elementary Curriculum Coordinator
Henry B. Burkland School
41 Mayflower Ave
Middleborough, MA 02346
Mary K. Goode School
31 Mayflower Avenue
Middleborough, MA 02346
Chet Delani
Sharon Dulin
Diane Phillips
Henry B. Burkland School
41 Mayflower Avenue
Middleborough, MA 02346
Derek Thompson
Jillian Lakey
Melinda Maddigan
(508) 946-2040
(508) 946-2045
Principal
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist
cdelani@middleboro.k12.ma.us
sdulin@middleboro.k12.ma.us
dphilips@middleboro.k12.ma.us
(508) 946-2040
Principal
Reading Specialist
Reading Specialist
dthompson@middleboro.k12.ma.us
jlakey@middleboro.k12.ma.us
maddigan@middleboro.k12.ma.us
Helpful Links:
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (Massachusetts
Department of Education)
http://www.doe.mass.edu
Family Involvement Resources
http://www.doe.mass.edu/FamComm/f_involvement.html?section=resources
Middleborough Public Schools Title 1 website
http://www.middleboro.k12.ma.us/TitleI/TitleI-HP.htm