Title I Information
What is Title I? Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s public schools. Re-authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2001, Title I funding enables eligible schools to provide additional reading, math, and behavioral support to students in need.
Goals
Improve literacy and math skills
Promote critical thinking and problem solving skills
Encourage family involvement in the education of children
Schoolwide Programs focus on schools’ overall educational programs to raise academic achievement for all students. These comprehensive plans have been submitted and approved by the Virginia Department of Education and are designed to upgrade all of instruction. All Title I schools in Spotsylvania County implement a schoolwide program.
Title I Schools - Title I schools include families, teachers, administrators, and support staff who work to:
Promote partnerships with families and the community
Identify students most in need of educational suppport
Set goals for improvement
Measure student progress, using state and local standards
Provide academic assistance that supplements regular classroom instruction
Provide opportunities for professional development for school staff
Title I Schools
Berkeley Elementary
Cedar Forest Elementary
Harrison Road Elementary
Livingston Elementary
Riverview Elementary
Salem Elementary
Spotswood Elementary
Spotsylvania Elementary
Student Selection for Title I Services - Identification for services is based on academic need; if your child is recommended for Title I services, a notification will be sent home to families identifying the supplementary services the student will receive. Families will have the opportunity to opt out if desired. When services are no longer needed, students will be placed in "monitoring" status to ensure he/she continues to show academic growth.
Title I Administrative Staff
Jennifer Belako, Director of Elementary Instruction
Mary Beth Libby, Title I Coordinator
Terri Lowery, Bookkeeper
Casey Davis, Assistant Bookkeeper
8020 River Stone Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
540-834-2500