Title I Program
Title I is a federally funded program designed to help all students master the challenging state standards.Southwestern Elementary offers Title I help in Reading in grades 1-2, and in Math in grade 2.
Title I students receive extra help in their regular classroom and/or individual or small group
help from a teacher or an instructional assistant. First grade Title I students participate in an
early reading intervention called Reading Recovery. Title I students also receive monthly
school/home links activities that are specially designed to support parents as they share the
responsibility of helping their students succeed academically. Students become eligible for
Title I services based on test scores, as well as teacher recommendation.
Helpful Links
Check out the following links to learn more about Title I and how to help your child!
Reading Recovery Resources for Parents
Learn more about Reading Recovery and find ways to help your child. http://readingrecovery.org/
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Public Law 114-95, Section 1116, Parent and Family Engagement
https://www2.ed.gov/documents/essa-act-of-1965.pdf
Indiana's Center for Family, School & Community Partnerships is dedicated to empowering parents to become more involved in their child's education. Learn what the No Child Left Behind law means to you as a parent.
Title I Parent Engagement Policies
Title I School Parent Engagement Policy
Parents Right To Know Policy
Parent Right to Request Educational Evaluation
Indiana Academic Standards
