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The purpose of the Title I program is to help low-achieving students meet the state’s challenging academic content and performance standards. The Title I program offers a variety of services which may include: additional teachers and support staff, extra time for instruction, a variety of teaching methods and materials, parent engagement activities, smaller classes and additional training for staff. Title I is a federally funded program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 (Reauthorized by ESSA in 2015).Schools qualify for funds based on economic need. All Winchester Public Schools elementary schools follow the School-Wide Title I program design.
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To know the professional qualifications of their child’s teachers, including the degrees and certifications held, and whether the teacher is certified in his/her respective area of instruction.
To know whether their child is provided services by paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications.
To know the school improvement status of the school.
To know the level of achievement of their child in each area of the state assessment.
To be involved in the planning/implementation of the parent engagement program in their school.
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Title I Family Notification Documents
Click here to review our 2024-2025 Title I information, including assessment information.
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Right to Request Information on Teacher Qualifications As Required Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended
On December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law. Section 1112(e)(1)(A) states that as a parent of a student in a Winchester Public Schools’ elementary school, receiving Title I funds, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers instructing your child. Federal law requires the school division to provide you this information in a timely manner if you request it.
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Parental Notification of Assessment Opt Out Policies under Section 1112(e)(2) of The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA)
All students enrolled in Virginia public schools are expected to take the applicable state tests. The Virginia Board of Education Regulations Establishing Standards for Accrediting Public Schools in Virginia state:
“In kindergarten through eighth grade, where the administration of Virginia assessment program tests are required by the Board of Education, each student shall be expected to take the tests” and “each student in middle and secondary schools shall take all applicable end-of-course SOL tests following course instruction” (8VAC20-131-30).
