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Title I Program

What are Academic Support Services funded by Title I?

High-quality curriculum and instruction in math and reading in a supportive and effective learning environment using:

  • Leveled materials
  • Additional instruction in the appropriate environment for each student
  • On-going communication between academic support teachers and classroom teachers
  • Reinforcement and extension of classroom strategies

Who is a Student in need of Academic Support?

  • Qualifies for support based on criteria as set by the school district
  • Identified as “at risk” of not meeting state standards

How are students identified? 

Multiple measures that include the following: 

  • Objective criteria based on data developed by the school district
  • Educationally related to math and reading
  • If preschool – grade 2: may include judgment of teacher, interviews with parents, and other developmentally appropriate means 

When are parents/guardians notified?

  • Letters of eligibility are sent home in September with criteria
  • Service begins immediately
  • Parents are contacted throughout the school year concerning student progress

Components of Our Academic Support Program: 

  • Use of effective methods and instructional strategies based on educational research, such as, extended learning time, small group instruction, multi-sensory approaches
  • Coordinates with general education program
  • Uses highly qualified teachers trained in math and reading strategies
  • Includes parental involvement
  • Coordinates with other support services within the district such as, speech and language, special education and ESL program 
     

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Contact Us

Lisa Morgan

Academic Interventionist
lmorgan@cheltenham.org
Elkins Park School 

Christine O'Connell
Academic Interventionist
coconnel@cheltenham.org
Elkins Park School 


Jenna Jarrett
Academic Interventionist
jjarrett@cheltenham.org
Elkins Park School 

Fanny Tan
Math Support
ftan@cheltenham.org

Cheltenham Elementary 

Laurel Doran

Reading Specialist
ldoran@cheltenham.org
Cheltenham Elementary 

Natalie Freeman

Reading Specialist
nfreeman@cheltenham.org
Cheltenham Elementary 

Bridget Adams

Reading Specialist
badams@cheltenham.org
Myers Elementary 

Dana Diamondstein

Math Support
ddiamondstein@cheltenham.org
Myers Elementary