Reading and mathematics are supplemented in various grade levels. Students are selected for an extra boost to enhance the regular academic program. Instruction models may be inclusion, pullout, or a rotation model. Students receive their initial instruction from the classroom teacher, and lessons are reinforced during the school day by a Title I teacher or instructional paraprofessional. They may meet with the student individually or with a small group, depending upon the skill areas needing reinforcement. Students are identified through teacher or parent request, criterion or standardized assessment.

 

Title I and ESL Extended Day Kindergarten is offered to students at Aquila. The program offers an additional 1 ½ hours focused on academic and social goals agreed upon by parents and teachers.

 

JumpStart to Reading and Imagination Stations are supplemental programs for first graders to enhance alphabet recognition, sounds, and reading readiness and phonics instruction in a 1:1 or 1:2 teacher:student ratio.

 

The Title I program supports students at Aquila and Cedar Manor in Language Arts and Mathematics. Both inclusion and pull out services are offered throughout the school year.

 

Communications with the student's family, classroom teacher and Title I staff are on-going. Family involvement has a great impact on student learning. Parent/School Compacts are developed with each family to share goals and responsibilities.

 

Any student attending a Title I school who meets the program criteria is eligible to receive help in mathematics and/or reading. Students in kindergarten through grade six are eligible.

 

Services at Kid's Connection in the Reach for the Stars extended- day learning program is possible, in part, through funding available with the McKinney-Vento grant linked to Title I.

 

Title I schools for the 2007-08 school year include Aquila Primary Center, Cedar Manor Intermediate, two Non Public schools, Kid's Connection.