Surry County Public Schools Title 1
Title 1 is a program through which most school districts receive federal funding to provide supplemental instruction for students who qualify. The funds for each school district are based on a state formula that is calculated by the number of students from economically disadvantaged homes. However, Title 1 services are based on the academic needs of our students. Students in grades 1-8 who qualify for academic support may be served in the areas of language arts and mathematics at elementary school and language arts at middle school.
Students in the Surry County Public School District are assessed frequently throughout the school year. These formative, summative, and performance assessments provide the teachers with the data they need to meet the specific needs of each child. The goal of the Title 1 program is to provide the instructional services the students need in order to increase student performance and academic achievement.
The purpose of Title 1 is to:
- help every child receive a high-quality education.
- build capacity for parent involvement.
- provide professional development.
- meet the requirements of federal mandates.
At Surry County Public Schools, Title 1 funds provide for:
- three Title 1 teachers in reading and/or math.
- a Title 1 classroom with advanced technology systems in elementary and middle schools.
- a Title 1 Parent Resource Room in elementary and middle schools.
- numerous Title 1 reading and math resources for students and parents to use.
- training on parent involvement and extended learning activities.
