Title 1 at Niagara Elementary

 The Title 1 Program is committed to closing the achievement gap between all students by providing additional staff, instruction, and resources so that all students will be successful.

Niagara’s Title 1 program is school wide which means all students can benefit from Title 1 services.

Parent Involvement is an important component of our Title 1 program.

Our program includes: 

  • Family Nights: Title 1 hosts 3 family nights per school year.

  • Parent Involvement Policy: A policy is developed jointly and distributed to parents each school year.

  • Parent/School Compact: A parent/school compact is jointly developed and distributed to parents each school year.

  • Parent Surveys: Parent surveys are given at each family night and at the end of the school year.

Parent Involvement Resources 

These resources were created specifically for parents to help you easily find information on ways to become involved and obtain resources to help your child.

 Homework Tips for Parents General homework tips for parents created by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Reading Homework Tips for Parents – This article provides many good suggestions on reading homework tips for parents. (U.S. Dept. of Education)

Math Homework Tips for Parents – This article provides tips to assist parents with their child’s math homework. (U.S. Dept. of Education)

Especially for Parents – This website, created by the U.S. Department of Education, has numerous resources for parents including homework tips, information on federal student aid, and much more.  

Motivating Kids to Read  

 

Choosing Good Books  

 

Reading Aloud  

 

Literacy-Rich Homes  

 

School Connections  

 

Activity Search  ( Reading Activities)

 

Tips & Tricks

The tips and tricks listed on this page are suggestions that you can use to encourage good reading habits in your child. 

 

10 options for reading outside the book  

This article provides a variety of reading options you might not think of as reading material.

 

Helping Your Child Series   

The Helping Your Child publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These booklets feature practical lessons and activities to help their school aged and preschool children master reading, understand the value of homework and develop the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow.(U.S. Dept. of Education)

 

Title 1 Information from the U.S. Dept. of Education

 

Math in Focus at Home Information about our new district wide math curriculum for students in grades K-5.

 These resources were created specifically for parents to help you easily find information on ways to become involved and obtain resources to help your child.

 

 Homework Tips for Parents General homework tips for parents created by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

 

Reading Homework Tips for Parents – This article provides many good suggestions on reading homework tips for parents. (U.S. Dept. of Education)

 

Math Homework Tips for Parents – This article provides tips to assist parents with their child’s math homework. (U.S. Dept. of Education)

 

Especially for Parents – This website, created by the U.S. Department of Education, has numerous resources for parents including homework tips, information on federal student aid, and much more. 

Reading is Fundamental Resources

Motivating Kids to Read   

Choosing Good Books  

Reading Aloud  

Literacy-Rich Homes  

School Connections  

Activity Search  ( Reading Activities)

Tips & Tricks
The tips and tricks listed on this page are suggestions that you can use to encourage good reading habits in your child. 

10 options for reading outside the book  
This article provides a variety of reading options you might not think of as reading material.

Helping Your Child Series   
The Helping Your Child publication series aims to provide parents with the tools and information necessary to help their children succeed in school and life. These booklets feature practical lessons and activities to help their school aged and preschool children master reading, understand the value of homework and develop the skills and values necessary to achieve and grow.(U.S. Dept. of Education)

Title 1 Information from the U.S. Dept. of Education

Math in Focus at Home Information about our new district wide math curriculum for students in grades K-5.