E.C.H.O. Charter Title I

What is the Title I Program?

Title I is designed to give students help in reading and/or math based upon the recommendation of the classroom teacher and performance on standardized tests or formal assessments. It involves individual and /or small group help based on student needs. The opportunity for additional instruction increases the child’s ability to succeed in reading and/or math and helps the child “connect the pieces” in order to move toward grade-level academic achievement.  The Title I teacher is a licensed K-6 teacher and is committed to providing lessons to you children that help them to more completely understand the classroom material. Title I programming is available for students K-8.

How does a student qualify for Title I services?

Although funding for Title I is related to the number of students who receive free or reduced price meals, participation has nothing to do with economic status.  Students are selected to receive Title I services based on a number of factors, including performance on standardized tests, classroom assessments, and teacher recommendation. Title I is not the same as Special Education.

Parent Involvement

How can parents be involved?

Parents are invited to attend the district’s annual Title I meeting in the fall and the Title I Review meeting in the spring.  Parents are notified of their child’s eligibility for and participation in the Title I program. Parents, staff and students may participate in the development and carrying out of a compact for student success that spells out the goals and shared responsibilities of the child, school and parents.  Parent are encouraged to participate in Title I meetings and learning opportunities such as the annual Title I game night. 

Parent Involvement Plan

E.C.H.O. Charter School recognizes that parents are an integral part of their student’s education.  There are many ways for parents to be involved in our schools and programs.  Schools communicate with parents regularly through emails, remind, the website and family activity nights. Teachers hold before-school, fall and spring formal parent-teacher conferences in addition to communicating by phone and email as needed. The district has developed a plan for involving the families of students receiving Title I support. There is a meeting once a year where families learn about and give input into the Title I program. This year it is set for May 23, 2024. In addition, strategies for supporting students at home are also presented at the annual game night and conference nights. Parents are surveyed to garner further information used in planning.

Parent-Teacher-Student Compact

A partnership between home and school is important in student learning.  This compact shows that everyone has a part to play in student success.

Parent Advisory Committee

Families of students receiving Title I support services are invited to be part of the Title I Parent Advisory Committee. There will be an opportunity to join this committee at the Annual Title I meeting or by notifying me of your interest.  This group would meet to provide input and feedback if there were to be changes to the program.

Parents Right to Know

Parents have a right to know about the qualifications of the Title I staff working with their child. This right includes knowing:  the level of education, degrees, or other certificates staff members hold whether the staff member is working under a provisional status, which may mean they are working in an area outside their licensure area. 

Who can I contact for more information?

If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Lecy at (507) 925-4143 or mlecy@isd4026.org

Where can I go to learn more?

The US Department of Education has great resources and information on their website. Click here to visit the Title 1 webpage