Title I

Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools. The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for every child. The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year. Maude Saunders Elementary School is a Title I school.

The federal government provides funding to states each year for Title I. The Florida Department of Education sends the money to the district. The school district identifies eligible schools and provides Title I funds. Maude Saunders Elementary School implements a school-wide program, which means all students are served under Title I.

School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school-–Demographic data –School safety and climate for learning information –Academic data–Graduation rates –Class sizes –Teacher and staff information –Curriculum and instruction descriptions –and Postsecondary preparation information. It is available at the school office or website or online at http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm

Parents can request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher; and be informed if your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks. All MSE teachers and paraprofessionals are highly-qualified.

MSE has several school based committees that include parent members in order to involve parents in the decision-making process. A letter was sent home informing families of the opportunity to participate in committee meetings. This letter is also available in our parent resource center in the safe lobby. If you would like more information about how you can participate in school-based decisions, please contact Krisy Spence, Title 1 Resource Teacher, at 892-1260, ext. 2414, or spencek@walton.k12.fl.us

Committees include- School Improvement Team, PTO, District Parent Advisory Committee and School Advisory Council