Title I Coordinator: Donna Miller
Phone: 814-774-5666 Ext. 5983
E-mail: millerd@gsd.k12.pa.us
Office: Administrative Office
1203 Lake Street
Girard PA 16417
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TITLE I PROGRAM A federally funded program to provide additional instruction for students having difficulty with reading and/or math. Title I teachers have specialized training and materials for effective intervention. The federal government provides funding to the state. To receive funds each state must submit a plan describing:
The state educational agency (SEA) sends the money to school districts based on the number of families below a set income level. The local school district identifies eligible schools and distributes Title I resources. The school’s Title I program is revised each year by administrators, teachers and parents. A school improvement plan is written. HOW A TITLE I PROGRAM CAN HELP CHILDREN Title I schools work to:
Title I programs generally offer:
Title I teachers and other staff work closely together and offer parenting skills workshops. Our school provids Schoolwide Title I services. This means all students in our school can benefit from the Title I program. To qualify for Schoolwide Title I services a school must have at least 40 perent of the children that meet certain income guidelines. Student proress is measured each year by administrators, teachers and parents to ensure all students, including Title I students, are reaching the goals set for improvement. State performance standards help schools measure progress by comparing yearly assessment of all students. HOW YOU CAN HELP Participate in your child’s education by:
Be aware of your child’s performance by:
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UPCOMING EVENTS FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 - for 3rd grade Thursday, October 20, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 - for 2nd grade Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 1st grade Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 4th grade FAMILY MATH NIGHT Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 - for 4th grade Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 - for 3rd grade Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 2nd grade Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 1st grade
Title I Parent Training - January 25, 2012 from 6:00 - 7:00 - all parents/guardians invited
Mrs. Boyce - Fluency - Fluency is the critical bridge between two key elements of reading - decoding and comprehension. Fluency has several dimensions. Successful readers must
decode words accurately. A reader must move beyond decoding and recognize words in
connected text quickly and automatically. A reader must also read with expression in
order to bring meaningful interpretation to the text.
Mrs. Coleman - Before, during and after comprehension strategies - Parents will be given
strategies that they can have their children use at home. The strategies will complement
what children are taught at school and allow parents the opportunity to have a common
language to use with their child. Strategies "before, during and after reading" will be
touched upon and explained in parent friendly terms.
Mrs. Noble - Mathematics: Study Island and Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley math -
The mathematics center will be an introduction to mathematics websites pertaining to
your child's math progress. The first website introduced will be Study Island for grades
three and four. It is used for PSSA preparation. The other website introduced will be the
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley math website appropriate for all grade levels at Elk
Valley.
Mrs. Snyder - "What do I do when I am stuck on a word?" - What do you do when your child
is stuck on a word when reading? This center teaches parents language to use to guide
their children when they are stuck on a word. Parents will take with them a bookmark listing
the strategies the teachers use to help their children in school. Parents will observe the
teacher modeling the use of the strategies and other helpful tips to help their children with
their reading at home.
Mrs. Stark - Homemade phonics games - At this center, I will be providing an overview of
several easily made games that parents can use at home to help their children with letter/
sound relationships and reading skills. I will show parents how they can use inexpensive,
household items to create opportunities for fun and learning. Parents will receive a packet
containing directions for the games, as well as the templates and basic supplies for each
game. I will also share ideas for practicing high-frequency (word wall) words and a list of store
bought games and purchase information.
Title I LOGIC Family Night - Kindergarten - Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 6:00-8:00
Title I LOGIC Family Night - 1st grade - Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 6:00-8:00
Title I LOGIC Family Night - 2nd grade - Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 6:00-8:00
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