Get Involved in Title I! What is Title I? Components of the Title I Program Title I is the name of the largest federally funded aid program to schools in our country. The goal of Title I is a high quality education for every child, so the program provides extra instruction and support to children who most need it. In our district these are the students who are most at-risk of not meeting state minimum competency levels. Title I funds are targeted at schools with high poverty levels, but students do not have to be from low-income families to be helped. Title I is not a special education program. It is a supportive program of remedial and/or early intervention education. We use the funds in our district to provide services in reading and math. There is a special emphasis on early intervention. We believe that helping children in the primary grades will prevent bigger problems later on. Students receive Title I services through a classroom teacher’s referral to the Title I Tutor, followed by parental consent.

 Small group instruction in the classroom  Small group instruction outside the classroom  Reading and Math Intervention  Title I teacher consulting with parents  Annual Meeting/Open House

Parents are an important part of Title I. After all, you know your child best. As your child’s first teacher, you know more than any teacher or school could know about your child. You are a big influence in your child’s education. When you are actively involved in Title I, you let your child know how much you value their education and that you and the school are a team working to help your child succeed. The Title I program needs you to: 

Help determine goals

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Sign Home/School Compact

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Plan and carry out programs

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Evaluate the program

BERNARDSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TITLE I Title I Annual Meeting The Title I Annual Meeting is a part of each school’s Open House held each fall. This is a great opportunity to visit Title I and: 

Learn more about Title I

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Meet with Title I Tutors and other parents

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Find out about your rights as a Title I parent

Bob Clancy, Principal 65 School Road Bernardston, MA 01337 Susan Guy-Greene Judith Duncan Title I Tutors

Learn how you can become involved

Bernardston Elementary School Bob Clancy, Principal 37 School Road Bernardston, MA 01337 413-648-9356

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Gail Healy, Title I Director 97 F. Sumner Turner Road Northfield, MA 01360

An Early Intervention Program Providing Extra Instruction and Support In Reading and Math