Rockingham County Public Schools

What Is Title I?
A federally funded program
that provides extra help in
READING.
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Where Is Title I?
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In eleven of our county elementary schools:

Cub Run
Ottobine
Elkton
Plains
Fulks Run
Pleasant Valley
Mountain View
River Bend
John C. Myers
South River
Lacey Spring

How Is My Child
Chosen For Title I
Services?
Three things are considered:
! School performance
! Assessments
! Teacher Observation
Your child may receive help for several weeks, for
several months, or for the entire year depending on
progress and the need for assistance.

How Does Title I Help My Child?

" With small-group reading instruction from a
certified teacher, that is in addition to the
regular reading class.
" Title I teachers use a wide variety of
instructional materials and strategies to help
your child improve reading skills.

What Are the Goals of Title I?

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To help your child achieve Virginias

Standards of Learning (SOL)
To help your child succeed in school
To encourage a life-long love
of learning

How Is Title I Money Spent?

Title I provides money for:
Teachers
Teaching materials
Parent Involvement Activities
Training for Teachers

How Can I Help My Child?

# Make sure your child gets to
school on time, every day.
# Establish a homework routine.
# Limit TV and computer use.
# Talk to your childs teacher.
# Visit your childs classroom.
# READ TO your child.
READ WITH your child.
Have your child READ TO YOU.
# Make learning FUN!

Questions?
We Would Love
To Hear From You!
The Title I Parent Involvement Plan
and Compact are included in your
school handbook. The District Policy
is available on request or online.
Please let us know if you have any
questions, comments or suggestions
about our Title I Parent Involvement
Policies, Compact, or Programs.

Becky Davenport
Parent Involvement Specialist
540-433-7819 or
bdavenport@rockingham.k12.va.us

For Your Support

of Title I!