Read Act Information
Caregiver Resources
🌐 Reading Rockets Reading Guide for Families of Students in Grades K-2
🌐 Scholastic: Ways to Improve Reading Comprehension Article
🌐 Reading Rockets Literacy at Home Support
Literacy Plan
Reading well by third grade is one of many developmental milestones in a child’s educational experience. Providing quality curriculum, instruction and assessments is the foundation for developing comprehensive systems of support for all learners.
The information is intended to guide schools and districts as they work toward meeting the requirement of all students reading well by the end of third grade.
Title I
Title I is a federally funded program providing additional educational services to students identified as at risk of failing or not meeting the state’s academic standards. The purpose of Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. Funding for Title 1 is based on the number of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch program.
Title I Targeted Assistance Schools
Targeted Assistance schools provide additional instruction and interventions for students most at risk of not meeting state standards in math and reading. Title I staff, along with classroom teachers, administer grade level assessments to determine students eligibility. If your child qualifies, you will be contacted by building staff. Students do not have to participate in the free and reduced lunch program to qualify for services.
District 721 Targeted Assistance Title I Schools:
- Falcon Ridge Elementary
- Raven Stream Elementary
Non-Public Schools and Title I
Eligible students in non-public schools within District 721's boundaries are also eligible for Title I services. This school year, students in two non-public schools are receiving targeted-assistance services from District 721.
The non-public schools receiving Title I services are:
- Holy Cross Catholic School
- St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
Parent/Guardian Involvement
Parent/guardian involvement is a critical part of every child's education. New Prague Area Schools actively promotes the participation of parents/guardians of Title 1 children in a wide variety of opportunities. The New Prague Area Schools Title 1 Parent/Guardian Involvement Plan developed by the Title I Committee consisting of parents/guardians, staff, and administrators describe how we promote participation. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Maren Bahler ([email protected]). We are continually looking for new voices to help mold our Title I and Title II programming.
📄 New Prague Area Schools Title I District Parent Involvement Plan