TITLE I

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is the mission of Title

I?
To supplement services to
students in order to help them
learn what they need to know to
be successful on high academic
standards at each grade level

What is Title I?
It is a federally funded program under the
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA) of 1965.
-It is a source of funds to assist schools in
providing additional instruction for students
who need it in the areas of reading and
mathematics.

Why do some schools receive

Title I funds and others dont?
Title I funds are targeted to public schools
with the greatest economic need; public
schools whose average population of
students who qualify for free or reduced
lunch is greater than the districts average.

How do you determine which students are served?

Schoolvwide Title I Model

Emphasis is on:
Serving all students
Improving all structures that support student learning
Combining all resources to achieve a common goal.
Maximizing the impact of Title I.
An option for schools over 40% Free/Reduced.

itle I?

Who gives this help?

Mankato Area Public School hires licensed
elementary teachers and highly qualified
paraprofessionals to work with students.
Both teachers and paraprofessionals
receive annual training to help them do
their job well.
As a parent, you may request information
regarding the professional qualifications of
your childs classroom teachers and
paraprofessionals to ensure that they are
highly qualified for their jobs.

The Mankato District hires licensed

elementary teachers and nonlicensed paraprofessionals to work
with students. Both teachers and
paraprofessionals receive annual
training to help them do their job
well.
As a parent, you may request
information regarding the
professional qualifications of your
childs classroom teachers and
paraprofessionals to ensure that

Where is this help given?

The Title I staff work with
students both in and out of the
classroom in designated areas of
the school.

How much time is given?

Students receive service
according to their needs and the
amount of time the Title I teacher
is available. This could vary from
20 to 45 minutes per day.

What kind of assistance is given to

students?
Students may receive extra help in reading and/or
mathematics in the classroom from a paraprofessional
(or from the classroom teacher while the
paraprofessional helps other students) who provides
guidance during tasks, introduces material ahead of time
for students to help build their background knowledge, or
provides more practice on skills and concepts as needed.
Title I also provides extra help in the form of specific
reading intervention program(s) from a trained teacher or
paraprofessional; this is typically in addition to the regular
reading instruction provided by the classroom teacher.

What can I do as a parent?

You are your childs first teacher, so
they are always learning from you. Talk
to your child about what is going on in
the world around them. Ask questions
about what is going well and what is not
going well for them listen to what they
have to say.

You, your childs teachers, and other school

staff are important partners in your childs
education. Let your child know that
learning in school is important too, and
teachers are there to help them learn.
Read school communications to stay
informed about what your child is learning
and what is going on at school.
Attend events at your childs school.
Make sure your child gets enough sleep
each night and is eating healthy foods.

When your child has homework,

set aside a time and place free
from distraction for your child to
work. Assist your child by
providing feedback and asking
questions to guide their thinking
and ability to access resources to
solve the problem. Do not do
their homework for them. Even if
there is no assigned homework,
set aside 15-20 minutes each
night to read to your child or
have them read to you.

You can provide books and magazines and

talk with your child about interesting
things around them. You can limit the
amount of time your child watches TV, and
when you do watch it together, talk to
them about what they see.
Most importantly, accept your child for who he or
she is. We all have talents, and we all have
things that do not come easily for us to learn. If
your child is struggling, support them by finding
what they can do and build on that. Compliment
them using positive language specific to their
efforts to try, to persevere, to make progress.
Balance tasks that are difficult with some that
are easier.

Contact your childs teacher (or Title I

office 387-7353) if you have questions or
concerns.

Consider being a member of the Title I

Parent Advisory Group (Let your childs
teacher know if you are interested in
giving input for improving this program
by sharing your perspective as a parent.)