Targeted Supports to Close Achievement Gaps

Title 1, Part A & Learning Assistance Program (LAP)

Extra Academic Support(s) for Your Student

Title I, Part A is a federal program that provides additional instructional services and activities. LAP is a state-funded program designed to enhance educational opportunities for students who are not yet meeting academic standards. These additional supports help students in meeting the challenging state academic standards and closing the educational opportunity gap.

Parents, Your Involvement Helps Student Academic Success

Students with involved parents are more likely to get good grades, take classes that are more challenging, have better attendance, and graduate.

Types of Academic Support

  • One-on-One Instruction

  • Small Group Instruction

  • Additional Help from School Staff

  • Extra Learning Supports

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Rights under Title 1

Family Role

  • Become familiar with the programs -

    Learn about program services and activities.

  • Get involved -

    Attend and participate in district/school meetings.

  • Stay connected -

    Keep on-going communication with program staff about your student’s academic progress.

  • Communicate academic goals -

    Monitor your student’s progress reports and contact your school about any academic concerns or goals.

  • Give feedback -

    Share your ideas or recommendations to improve services for your student, family and the greater community.

School Role

  • Identifies student academic need - Schools determine student academic need through state and local assessments.

  • Sets individualized academic goals - School staff evaluates student academic data and work together to set personalized academic goals.

  • Provide academic support - Schools give academic supports through a variety of strategies depending on the academic need of the student.

  • Help student reach academic goal - School staff monitors the academic progress of the student to make sure the student reaches his/her academic goal.

  • If needed, continue academic support - If student needs further academic support, the school staff will identify the academic need once again.

  • Engages Families - Schools communicate important information and involve families in program planning and evaluation.

Contact

As of 25-26 School Year, Shelly Ferrell serves as the Title 1 and LAP Coordinator. Please contact her with questions or concerns about special education, or other topics addressed on this page: 509-384-5462 shelly.ferrell@rooseveltschooldistrict.net