Title I is a federal program that provides funds to school districts and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children who are disadvantaged to support a variety of services. Its overall purpose is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments. The grant contains provisions for ensuring that children who are disadvantaged enrolled in private schools also benefit from the academic enrichment services funded with Title I, Part A funds.

— Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI)

Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy

MacArthur Elementary
According to DPI, “Schoolwide programs serve all children in a school. All staff, resources, and classes are part of the overall Schoolwide program. The purpose is to generate high levels of academic achievement in core subject areas for all students, especially those students most in need.” 

Kennedy Middle School
“A Targeted Assistance program is one in which individual students are targeted to receive Title I services. Students are identified based on multiple, objective, educationally related criteria. Services may be delivered in a number of ways: in-class instruction; pull-out instruction; and/or extended day, week, or year instruction. Title I teachers are responsible for providing extra services to identified children; coordinating with other school personnel involved with the children; and involving parents in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Title I program.” 

To view a school's report card detail, please visit DPI's Accountability Web Site. 

There are laws requiring we share information with you regarding the schooling experience for your child. However, below is a list of questions that may help you better communicate with school personnel about your child: 

• What are my child’s strengths in the classroom and where does he/she struggle? 
• What is the best way to communicate with my child’s teacher? Email? Phone? In-person? 
• Is my child’s teacher licensed to teach the grades or subjects assigned? What are the other qualifications of the teacher? 
• Are there instructional aides working with my child? If so, what are their qualifications? 
• What strategies will be used to help my child? 
• How can I support my child at home? 

The district will invite you to an annual meeting every fall and an annual review meeting every spring. However, you have the right to request opportunities for regular meetings to offer suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions that will impact the education of your child.

• Read with your child
• Check homework for completion
• Check bags, folders, and email for notes and other important papers
• Make sure your child attends school regularly 
• Establish a family routine for reading and homework 
• Attend parent-teacher conferences or visit the classroom 
• Attend school events and activities 
• Observe/volunteer in the classroom 
• Praise your child—and never underestimate the power of a hug! 

The purpose of the School-Parent Compact is to provide a written agreement between the school and the parents, outlining a shared responsibility for continually improving a student’s academic achievement. 

These compacts are signed at the beginning of every school year, and are regularly updated at the Annual Review meeting. 

Below is a sample compact:

PARENTS/GUARDIANS
I want my child to achieve, therefore, I will do my best to:
Help my child attend school regularly, on time, and come appropriately dressed.
Ensure that my child eats a healthy breakfast.
Provide necessary school supplies.
Review work completed in school.
Talk with my child every day about his or her school activities, and homework assignments.
Encourage my child to set and reach goals.
Support school rules.
Communicate with teachers and attend conferences.

STUDENT
It is important that I do my best to:
Attend school regularly, on, time, and appropriately dressed.
Come to class prepared with supplies needed.
Be responsible for my actions.
Complete class and homework assignments.
Ask questions when I do not understand something.
Listen and follow directions
Raise my hand to speak.
Speak politely and cooperate with others.
Keep my hands and feet to myself.
Respect my parents, school staff, and other students.
Discuss with my parents what I am learning.

TEACHER
It is important that all students achieve, therefore, I will do my best to:
Create a safe and positive learning environment to promote academic knowledge and build self-esteem in my classroom.
Encourage good citizenship by showing that I care about and respect all students and appreciate individual differences.
Communicate and work with families to support students’ learning.