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
Federal Program Policies:
- Policy 624: Federal Fiscal Compliance
- 624-Ar: Federal Fiscal Compliance - Types of Costs Obligations & Property Management
- 624.1-Ar: Federal Fiscal Compliance - Cash Management
- 624.2-Ar: Federal Fiscal Compliance - Allowability of Costs
- 624.3-Ar: Federal Fiscal Compliance - Subrecipient Monitoring
- 624.4-Ar: Federal Fiscal Compliance - Procurement
Additional Resources
Contact Us
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
Math Support
ftan@cheltenham.org
Cheltenham Elementary
Laurel DoranReading Specialist
ldoran@cheltenham.org
Cheltenham Elementary
Reading Specialist
nfreeman@cheltenham.org
Cheltenham Elementary
Reading Specialist
badams@cheltenham.org
Myers Elementary
Math Support
ddiamondstein@cheltenham.org
Myers Elementary