Parents/Guardians in the Algona Community School District have the right to learn about the following qualifications of their child’s Title I reading teacher:state licensure requirements for the grade level and content areas taught, the current licensing status of your child’s teacher, and baccalaureate/graduate certification/degree.
Parents/Guardians may request this information from the Office of the Superintendent by calling 515-295-7207 or sending a letter of request to the Office of the Superintendent, P. O. Box 717, Algona, Iowa 50511.
Sincerely yours,
Brad Sudol
Elementary Principal/Title I Coordinator
Dear Parents of Title I (Reading) Students:
The Algona Community School District (A.C.S.D.), has been the agency for providing Title I reading support to the eligible elementary children of both the A.C.S.D. and Seton schools.The federal funds have been generated by a formula based on free/reduced lunch count and school age population.Over the years parent meetings, home/school compacts, parent/teacher conferences and etc. have been our methods of communication.While those methods will still be utilized, the federal government under the guidelines of No Child Left Behind (N.C.L.B.) has formalized additional procedures.
The Algona Community School Board of Education has adopted a “Parent Involvement” policy.I have attached a copy.Additionally, an end of year survey will be sent to you for you to complete and return.We have been extremely happy with the type and amount of parent support and communication, but realize we can improve.It will be important, as we work together, to realize the N.C.L.B. goals as well as improving the reading proficiency levels of our children.Look for more opportunities to work together as we support improved reading proficiency in our district.
Sincerely,
Brad Sudol
Elementary Principal & Title I Coordinator
This information is distributed to keep the parents informed about the Title I Reading Program administered by the Algona Community School District.Hopefully, this handout will give you general information about this federally funded program and about our local situation.
*The funding this past year for the A.C.S.D. was:$115,226
*The district received Federal Stimulus Fund (ARRA) of $76,394.Onetime money to purchase books, computers, and software.
*The funding has dropped from a high of $183,709 in the 2003-04 year.
*The number of Full Time Equivalent instructors has dropped to 2.25
*Identified children in grades 1st, 2nd, & 3rd at both the public and private schools are served with reading support.
*Dollars are generated through a formula mostly controlled by free/reduced lunch members.
*Contracts are signed by teacher, student & parent.
*Parents get notified on how to check on their child’s teacher certification.
*Parents have access to the annual Title I survey.
*Parents may contact teachers, administrators, or Title I coordinator if they have concerns or questions.
*Parents are given the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher at least twice each year.
If you have questions, contact:Brad Sudol (295-3586), Title I Coordinator.
Parents/Guardians in the Algona Community School District have the right to learn about the following qualifications of their child’s Title I reading teacher:state licensure requirements for the grade level and content areas taught, the current licensing status of your child’s teacher, and baccalaureate/graduate certification/degree.
Parents/Guardians may request this information from the Office of the Superintendent by calling 515-295-7207 or sending a letter of request to the Office of the Superintendent, P. O. Box 717, Algona, Iowa 50511.
Sincerely yours,
Brad Sudol
Elementary Principal/Title I Coordinator
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Dear Parents of Title I (Reading) Students:
The Algona Community School District (A.C.S.D.), has been the agency for providing Title I reading support to the eligible elementary children of both the A.C.S.D. and Seton schools.The federal funds have been generated by a formula based on free/reduced lunch count and school age population.Over the years parent meetings, home/school compacts, parent/teacher conferences and etc. have been our methods of communication.While those methods will still be utilized, the federal government under the guidelines of No Child Left Behind (N.C.L.B.) has formalized additional procedures.
The Algona Community School Board of Education has adopted a “Parent Involvement” policy.I have attached a copy.Additionally, an end of year survey will be sent to you for you to complete and return.We have been extremely happy with the type and amount of parent support and communication, but realize we can improve.It will be important, as we work together, to realize the N.C.L.B. goals as well as improving the reading proficiency levels of our children.Look for more opportunities to work together as we support improved reading proficiency in our district.
Sincerely,
Brad Sudol
Elementary Principal & Title I Coordinator
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TITLE I READING
PARENT INFORMATION
This information is distributed to keep the parents informed about the Title I Reading Program administered by the Algona Community School District.Hopefully, this handout will give you general information about this federally funded program and about our local situation.
*The funding this past year for the A.C.S.D. was:$115,226
*The district received Federal Stimulus Fund (ARRA) of $76,394.Onetime money to purchase books, computers, and software.
*The funding has dropped from a high of $183,709 in the 2003-04 year.
*The number of Full Time Equivalent instructors has dropped to 2.25
*Identified children in grades 1st, 2nd, & 3rd at both the public and private schools are served with reading support.
*Dollars are generated through a formula mostly controlled by free/reduced lunch members.
*Contracts are signed by teacher, student & parent.
*Parents get notified on how to check on their child’s teacher certification.
*Parents have access to the annual Title I survey.
*Parents may contact teachers, administrators, or Title I coordinator if they have concerns or questions.
*Parents are given the opportunity to meet with their child’s teacher at least twice each year.
If you have questions, contact:Brad Sudol (295-3586), Title I Coordinator.