Title I-A Information for Families
What is Title I-A?
Title I, Part A is a federal program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) that provides financial assistance to school districts to support the academic achievement of students identified as failing or most at risk of failing to meet state standards and assessments.
This program helps our school provide additional academic support and resources to ensure every student succeeds, such as:
- Hire additional teachers and support staff
• Provide extra tutoring and academic support
• Purchase additional learning materials and technology
• Provide professional development for our teachers
• Support family engagement activities
As a Title I-A school, we work closely with families to ensure all students meet high academic standards. To learn more about our school’s Title I-A program, please attend your school’s Annual Title I Meeting. To learn more about Title I-A, please visit the RIDE website on Federal Programs.
Parents’ Right to Know –ESSA, Sec. 1112
As a parent or guardian of a student in our Title I-A school, you have the right to know important information about your child’s teachers and our school’s performance.
Teacher Qualifications
- that parents have the right to ask if the student’s teacher (i) has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction; (ii) is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived; or (iii) is teaching in the grade level and field of discipline of their certification; and
- that parents have the right to ask if a student is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if they are, that parents have the right to know his or her qualifications.
- If you child is receiving services from a paraprofessional (teacher aide), you also have the right to ask about their qualifications
Pawtucket will notify parents of any child in a Title I school if their child has been taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet state certification or licensure requirements
School Information Available to You
School Report Card
You can view our school’s annual report card, which includes information about student achievement, teacher qualifications, and school performance.
Student Progress Reports
You will receive regular reports on your child’s progress, including results from state assessments and classroom evaluations.