The Title I School Support program provides technical assistance to schools to build understanding of effective Title I School-wide programs. The program also trains and facilitates school support teams and provides networking opportunities for Title I schools. Remember that Title I school-wide has 10 components. These should be reflected in the Campus Improvement Plan. The TEN (10) COMPONENTS ARE:
1. Comprehensive Needs Assessment
2. School-wide Reform Strategies
- opportunity for all students to meet state proficient and advanced levels of academic achievement
- effective instructional strategies, based on scientifically based research
- strategies to address all student populations, especially low-achieving and at risk of not meeting state standards
3. Highly Qualified Teachers
4. Professional Development
5. Parental Involvement
6. Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Teachers
7. Transition Plans (early programs to elementary school)
8. Inclusion of Teachers in Use of Assessments
9. Effective, Timely Assistance to Students Experiencing Difficulty
10. Coordination of Programs
For more information call Lucy Smith at 325-675-8641.
If you are interested in having a school support team visit and/or serving as a school support team member please contact Lucy Smith at Region 14 ESC at (325) 675-8641, e-mail:
lmsmith@esc14.net.
School-wide campuses must address transition in their plans/programs. Specifically, students from Head Start, PreK and other early childhood programs need effective transition as they enter kindergarten.
How is your campus addressing changes brought by No Child Left Behind?
Does your school have a transition program? How effective is your schoolwide program? Are you addressing the 10 school-wide components?
Are student needs being met? Discuss these and other questions as you do a "checkup" on your school-wide program.
