Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the Title I teachers in BCSC and what is their contact information?
Clifty Creek Elementary - Amy Mihaljevic & Monica Kaufman
Schmitt Elementary - Michelle Ianni & Michelle Pruitt
Smith Elementary - Carmella Musillami & Emily Minnich
Taylorsville Elementary - Stacey Tolliver
How does my state and school district receive Title I dollars?
Title I funds flow to states and school districts on a formula basis. The formula takes into account the number of low-income children and the statewide average per pupil expenditures. Resources within the state are targeted to the districts with the greatest need.
What services does Title I provide?
Title I funds generally are used to improve academic achievement in reading and/or math, but the resources can be used to help students improve their achievement in all of the core academic subjects. Title I funds are flexible, and can be used to provide professional development for teachers; support hiring additional teachers aides; improve curriculum; enhance family engagement; extend learning time for students who need extra help; and provide other activities that are tied to raising student achievement.
What does the term "Title I schoolwide program" mean?
A school that receives Title I dollars and that has a student enrollment in which more than half of the students are low-income is eligible to operate a "schoolwide program." A schoolwide program requires a plan to improve academic achievement of all students in the school using Title I dollars on all of the students. Clifty Creek, Schmitt, Smith and Taylorsville Elementary Schools are schoolwide Title I programs in BCSC.
What about children with disabilities?
Children with disabilities are eligible for Title I services if the school and the student meets the Title I eligibility criteria. Title I services roughly 1 million students with disabilities.
What about children with limited English proficiency?
Children whose native language is other than English can receive Title I services in addition to bilingual education services so long as the school and the student meet the Title I eligibility criteria. Title I services are provided to approximately 2 million students with limited English proficiency, roughly one-fifth of all students served by the program.
