The Townsend School District #1 is the recipient of several major grants which supplement the educational needs of students within the schools of the District. Following is a list of some of the major grants.
MAJOR FEDERAL PROGRAMS
TITLE ONE CONSOLIDATED GRANT
The Title I Consolidated Grant program is a grant distributed to schools to help ensure all students meet state academic standards in English/Language Arts and Math.
All Title I schools will provide parents with opportunities to review and give input toward School Improvement Plans, family engagement policies, and school-parent-student compacts.
Communication with families will address the following Title I components:
Providing rigorous, effective instruction in all content by highly qualified teachers and staff;
Offering high-quality, ongoing professional learning opportunities for staff;
Creating strategies to increase parental involvement as well as including parent feedback and input into all policies and improvement plans;
Implementing district systems to ensure that students who experience difficulty attaining proficiency receive effective, timely, additional assistance; and
Ensuring that plans are reviewed on an ongoing basis and revised when necessary.
Family Rights Under Title IA
Right to request teacher qualifications.
Request opportunities to meet with staff for parent involvement.
Participate in decisions affecting your child.
Review the school’s Title I program and make suggestions.
Participate in school activities.
We look forward to working with all parents, guardians, and family members to create the most effective school experience for all students. If you have any questions about the Title I program, please contact the principal.
THE 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER GRANT
The purpose of 21st Century Community Learning Center program is to establish or expand community-learning centers that provide out of school academic enrichment opportunities along with activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program. 21st Century Community learning centers must also offer families of these students’ literacy and related educational development. Centers provide a range of high-quality services to support student learning and development, including tutoring and mentoring, homework help, academic enrichment (such as hands-on science or technology programs), and community service opportunities, as well as music, arts, sports and cultural activities. At the same time, centers help working parents by providing a safe environment for students during non-school hours or periods when school is not in session.