Susan Balmanno, Coordinator
Phone (310) 354-3421
Fax (310) 527-2957
susan.balmanno@lausd.net
Linda Hardin, Specialist
Phone (310) 354-3465
Fax (310) 527-2957
linda.hardin@lausd.net
Iku Kiriyama, Advisor
Phone (310) 354-3459
Fax (310) 527-2957
iku.kiriyama@lausd.net
As part of No Child Left Behind, the goal of Title I is to improve teaching and learning for at-risk students attending school in a high-poverty attendance area. Title I provides schools with money to provide extra resources to help improve instruction so that all children are given the same opportunity to meet the challenging State academic standards. Through a collaborative effort, the school staff, parents/guardians, students, and community ensure the needs of the students are being met. Schools can be identified as a Targeted Assistance School or a Schoolwide Program School.
Which students are identified as at-risk?
Students who are at risk of failing and/or in need of supplemental support to meet the State academic standards.
How are these students identified?
Through multiple testing measures in the areas of Language Arts and Mathematics.
What is the Targeted Assistance Program?
Services are provided to an identified group of students who are failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the State Board of Education standards.
What is the Schoolwide Program?
The Schoolwide Program allows for schools to leverage funds to support the educational program for all students.
How does Title I help improve instruction?
Schools may budget the money for supplemental support resources. This may include, but is not limited to, teacher/staff professional development, classroom instructional materials, equipment, curricular trips, and software. All monies support the improvement of instruction.
School Plans
In 2001, the California legislature amended the planning requirements for schools that participate in state and federal programs funded through the Consolidated Application process. The new planning process is called the Single Plan for Student Achievement, and became effective January 2002.
All schools receive State or Federal funds/grants or conduct specific programs and are required to write a plan that is developed by all stakeholders. Through data assessment, this plan describes instructional needs, identifies strategies and benchmarks to address those needs, and ensures the expenditure of funds is directly linked to instructional needs.
How may a parent/guardian become involved?
Parents may become involved by serving on committees, councils and volunteering.
