- Barnstable Public Schools
- Title I
- Title I Handbook 2022-2023
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TITLE ONE PROGRAM
Introduction
The Title I Handbook is designed to provide you with basic information about the program in the Barnstable School District. We hope that it will help you to better understand Title I and the services it provides for our students. If you have any questions or concerns at any time, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Title I teacher and/or the Title I office.
We can be reached at:
- Title I Office – 508-862-4953
- Hyannis West Elementary – 508-790-6480
- Barnstable United Elementary – 508-420-2272
- Barnstable Community Innovation School – 508-790-6485
Title I 2022-2023 Handbook
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Barnstable Public Schools Title I Program - Requirements
To be in compliance with the requirements of ESSA each Barnstable Public School receiving Title I funds will:
- Convene an annual Title I Open House, at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children will be invited and encouraged to attend.
- Offer a flexible number of meetings to parents and provide information regarding the Title I program, curriculum, assessments, and proficiency level.
- Involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, implementation, and review of the Title I programs.
- Jointly develop a home-school compact with parents outlining the responsibilities of the student, teacher, and parent/guardian for improved student academic achievement.
The Barnstable Public Schools believe that parents who are involved in their child’s education and who voluntarily contribute their time and talents to the improvement and enrichment of their child’s instructional program are valuable assets. Every effort will be made to seek parent involvement in the Title I program in a manner, which will ensure maximum contribution to the welfare and educational growth of our students.
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What is Title I?
Title I is the name of the federal education program which aims to provide extra help and instruction for students who need it most. The program was first enacted by Congress in 1965 as part of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA), and was revised in 1981 by the Education Consolidation and Improvement Act (ECIA), which changed its name to Chapter One. Improving America’s Schools Act of 1994 re-authorized appropriations for Chapter One and changed the name of the program back to its original, Title I. The program was again re-authorized during the Bush Administration under the No Child Left Behind Act. In 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act into law, re-authorizing the federal 1965 ESEA. Despite the changes in name, the focus of the program remains the same: To improve the academic achievement of children who need extra help in the basic skills and who also live in areas that have a high concentration of low-income families.
In Barnstable, Title I funds are used to help students in reading and mathematics in grades 1-5 at Hyannis West Elementary School, Barnstable United Elementary School, and Barnstable Community Innovation School. -
What Comprises the Title I Program in Barnstable?
Reading
Reading classes are held for students in grades 1-5. These classes stress vocabulary, reading comprehension, and fluency. A variety of other skills may also be included, depending upon individual student needs.Math
Math classes are held for students in grades 1-5. Math manipulatives may be used to teach the various concepts at all levels. -
How are Title I Services Provided?
Title I teachers go into the classrooms on a daily basis and provide instruction and assistance to small groups of students. Students may also be pulled out of the classroom during intervention blocks for further instruction targeted to specific math & reading skills. At all times, Title I teachers and regular classroom teachers work together for the benefit of their students.
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How are the Schools Selected?
By regulation, only those schools designated Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance Schools are eligible to receive program services under Title I. Both Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance Schools are those schools situated in areas of town having a relatively high incidence of economically disadvantaged population. Using state data, schools in those attendance areas whose percentage of economic disadvantaged children is greater than the district average are designated as Title I eligible schools. Any student who attends a Schoolwide or Targeted Assistance School is eligible for Title I services; there are no income standards for individual students.For the current year, Barnstable United Elementary School, Hyannis West Elementary, and Barnstable Community Innovation School are the schools eligible to receive Title I services and designated as Schoolwide Title I Schools. -
Title I Staff
Title I teachers work very closely with the regular classroom teachers to ensure continuity in your child’s education. Title I teachers provide additional instruction in reading and/or math. This instruction is intended to supplement the regular classroom instruction.
Title I teachers are certified professionals. They plan, teach, and evaluate progress. They maintain student records, attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and regional and state workshops. In addition, they meet with parents and administrators on a regular basis. -
Parents…Partners in Education
Parents are a vital part of the Title I program and are urged to participate through membership in the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), service on School Councils, classroom visits, participation in informational programs, parent training workshops, parent/teacher conferences, and by signing the School-Parent Compact. Parents may also attend the annual Title I State Conference. The importance of a parent’s interest and involvement in his or her child’s education cannot be overemphasized.
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How are Children Selected for the Title I Program?
Any student who attends a school designated Schoolwide is eligible for Title I services. Hyannis West Elementary School, Barnstable United Elementary School, and Barnstable Community Innovation School are designated as Schoolwide.
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Can a Student Receive Both Title I and Chapter 766 (Special Education) Services?
Yes. Chapter 766 is responsible for providing services according to a student’s educational plan. Title I may provide services not covered by the 766 educational plan.
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How are Title I Services Assessed and Evaluated?
Parent and staff surveys are conducted in the spring of each year. These surveys/needs assessments and program evaluation forms are used to evaluate the Title I program and inform future interventions and use of resources in Title I. In this manner parents and staff have an opportunity to affect changes and refinements that may be made to maximize student progress.
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How Can I Find Out More About Title I?
More information can be obtained through your child’s Title I teacher and/or by contacting:
- Title I office (508) 862-4958
- Barnstable United Elementary (508) 420-2272
- Hyannis West Elementary (508) 790-6480
- Barnstable Community Innovation School (508) 790-6485
Parents are encouraged to be involved:
- Attend school social functions
- Sign up for workshops
- Go to parent conferences
- Sign the School-Parent Compact
- Volunteer when you can
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Notification to Parents of Teacher Qualifications
To: All Parents in Schools that Receive Title I Funding
From: Barnstable Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Subject: Notification to Parents of Teacher QualificationsThe Federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires school districts that receive federal Title I funding to notify parents of their right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct their child.
As a recipient of these funds, Barnstable Public Schools will provide you with this information in a timely manner if you request it. Specifically, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child's classroom teachers:- Whether the teacher has met state qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject area in which the teacher provides instruction.
- Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status because of special circumstances.
- The teacher's college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree.
- Whether paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if so, their qualifications.
Barnstable Public Schools is committed to providing quality instruction for all students and does so by employing the most qualified individuals to teach and support each student in the classroom. If you would like to receive any of the information listed above for your child's teacher, please contact Kristen Harmon, Assistant Superintendent, at 508-862-4953.
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Title I Staff and Programs
Title I Program
Schoolwide Programs
Hyannis West Elementary
Grade K-3 Schoolwide Title I- Michele Keating – Site Coordinator
- Casey Doherty, ESL Teacher
- Melissa Bohannon, ESL Teacher
- Leslie Silliman, ESL Teacher
- Kim Brown, ESL Teacher
- Barbara Burke - Reading, Title I Teacher
- Madelyn Morgan - Math, Title I Teacher
- Sandra Soares - Reading, Title I Teacher
- Megan Trivilino - Reading, Title I Teacher
Barnstable United Elementary School
Grade 4/5 Targeted Assistance- Meghann Welsh – Site Coordinator and Math, Title I Teacher
- Marybeth Nichols - Math, Title I Teacher
- Sue Chalker - Reading, Title I Teacher
- Anna Turcotte - Reading, Title I Teacher
Barnstable Community Innovation School
Grade K-3 Schoolwide Title I- Kelly White – Site Coordinator and Reading, Title I Teacher
- Jessica Burns - Math, Title I Teacher
