Title 1 is a federally-funded program designed to offer extra
academic assistance to students who need help in meeting state
standards in reading and mathematics. Title 1 has been in existence
since 1965 and continues to provide students with supplemental reading
and mathematics practice that enhances their ability to succeed.
Forest
Lake's Title 1 program has licensed staff along with paraprofessionals
that work in our 5 elementary buildings. We offer extra assistance in
reading and mathematics to more than 500 students. Title 1 also
supports eligible students at St. Peter's Catholic School.
Children are selected to participate in the Title 1 Program by using
assessment and testing information. Teacher judgement on a child's
classroom performance is also used.
Our district has chosen to
fund the same program to the three non-Title 1 schools. Again, licensed
staff and paraprofessionals offer extra assistance to at-risk students.
Classroom teachers work with Title 1 teachers and para-professionals to help students reach the goal of achieving at or above their grade level in literacy and math.