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Hermitage School District – Schoolwide Title 1 Program
A Schoolwide Title I Program is a model of delivering Title I services that allows schools to address the educational needs of all students in the school community. In the past, Title I services were directed only toward students identified as at risk. Under the Schoolwide model, Title I resources support comprehensive strategies to improve the entire school, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to achieve at high levels of academic proficiency.
At Hermitage School District, parents, families, and community members are welcomed and encouraged to be active partners in the education of our students. We believe that meaningful family and community involvement is essential—and that student success is a shared responsibility. Our goal is to foster a strong school–home partnership that helps all students succeed.
One of the key benefits of a Schoolwide Title I Program is flexibility. Title I funds can be combined with other federal, state, and local resources to strengthen the overall educational program. Schoolwide programs serve all children, with every staff member, classroom, and resource included as part of the overall plan.
The purpose of the Schoolwide Title I Program is to raise achievement for all students, especially those with the greatest needs. This is accomplished through:
- High-quality, standards-aligned instruction
- Comprehensive reform strategies grounded in scientifically based research
- Ongoing professional development to strengthen teacher quality
- Coordinated use of federal, state, and local funds
Components of a Title I Schoolwide Program
- A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school is conducted.
- Schoolwide reform strategies ensure all children have opportunities to meet state performance standards.
- Instruction is delivered by a highly qualified staff.
- Professional development is provided on a continual basis throughout the year.
- Activities are implemented to increase parent and family involvement.
- Plans are in place to support student transitions (from preschool to elementary, elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school).
- Teachers are actively involved in decisions about assessment to inform instruction.
Through this Schoolwide Title I Program, Hermitage School District reaffirms its commitment to equity and excellence—ensuring that every child has the resources, instruction, and support needed to reach their full potential.
What Can I Do as a Parent?
Parents, staff and the larger community have key parts to play in a Schoolwide Title I Program. We invite you to attend Title I Parent Meetings held throughout the school year to hear information about our Schoolwide Title I program. You will also learn you can share your ideas and make suggestions in the review and revision process of the Title I Schoolwide Plan using the feedback form provided through the link found in this newsletter, completing the Parent Survey through the link found in this newsletter and also during monthly School Advisory Council (PTO) meetings. Be sure to check out our school’s Parent & Family Engagement Policy, School/Parent Compact, Transition Plan and Parents “Right to Know” on our Hermitage School District website. You are encouraged to submit feedback and suggestions to your school principal.
- Please share a love of learning and set a good example by reading, practicing math facts, playing with money (identify coins/make change), writing letters and lists, etc.
- Make learning fun by playing educational games and listening to and talking with your child.
- Show an interest in your child’s school day by asking specific questions and praising effort and improvement.
- Students and their families will be notified directly from Mr. D’Angelo or the student’s teacher if the student will receive extra support.
- We welcome your feedback and ideas about our Schoolwide Title 1 Program.
Schoolwide Goals from Building Comprehensive Plans
Artman Elementary and Ionta Elementary Schools all are focused on raising student achievement in reading and math. The indicators for success will be the percentage of students that demonstrate growth on Acadience Math and ELA.
Goal 1: There is a focus on student academic growth and achievement for all tested areas. This goal is supported by tiered interventions delivered in-class and/or pull-out support for students performing below grade level on Title I assessments.
Goal 2: Administrators and staff will continue to work on the MTSS process, to ensure they are pairing student needs with the proper research-based intervention.
Goal 3: Student-centered supports will be established through the Student Assistance Program, School-wide Positive Behavior Supports and SEL curriculum. As students’ needs are being met through a robust system of academic, social-emotional, and mental/behavioral health supports, this will result in fewer discipline issues, and optimize students’ daily school experiences.
The action plan steps to reach these goals include:
- Professional development training on the purpose of each intervention.
- Data team analysis.
- Continued alignment of all student support services: Title I, SAP, SWPBIS
- Implement flexible, multi-tiered interventions for reading and math as part of the Schoolwide Title I Program
The plans can be accessed using the links below:
