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Title I

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  • Title I, Part A is a federal funding source that provides supplemental support for students and schools. These programs serve specific schools that meet the criteria set by the federal and state governments. In the Ferndale School District we have three schools that receive> Federal Title I, Part A funds – Horizon Middle School, Vista Middle School and Ferndale High School. These funds provide additional resources to support academic achievement and engage families and communities. 

  • Services for students who are experiencing homelessness: Title I services are provided to students in any of our schools who qualify for homeless status. For further resources check out the Homeless Support page.

    Services for Multi Language Learners: Annually, parents of Multi Language Learners are notified of their child’s participation in the English Language Development Program.  See Multi Language Learners page for more information.  

    Services for students attending private schools: As per federal regulations, Title I funds are also used to support the academic needs of qualifying students enrolled at private schools. Private schools must opt in to participate in this program. All private schools are notified annually on how to indicate their intent to participate.

Annual Notifications

There are a number of required annual notifications to parents for schools receiving federal Title I, Part A funds.  

  • Authentic and Meaningful Family Engagement is called out as a foundational component in our >strategic plan. We strive to partner with families through parent involvement activities, open communication, and welcoming schools.

    Title I parent involvement at our middle and high schools includes annual notification and opportunity (typically in the form of a meeting or family engagement event) to learn about the school’s participation Title I, Part A programs, the requirements of the program and parent’s right to be involved.  Schools seek family and community input on programming to support students and ways for families to be involved in multiple ways.

  • Parents have a right to know information on state and local assessments, including subjects assessed, purpose of assessments, and schedule of assessments, as well as the district’s participation in both state and local assessments.   Information on assessments required by the state and district can be found below.  

    Parents have a right to know about district and school performance on state assessments. Information on state assessment performance can be found on OSPI’s Report Card. Statewide performance on the National Assessment is also available.   

  • Parents have a right to know their child’s progress toward academic learning standards. Comprehensive student achievement reports are provided to parents that include individualized student information on student academic progress. State assessment results for individual students are mailed home to families following state assessments. Families also receive district Report Cards at the end of each semester showing their student’s academic performance toward learning standards.  

  • Parents have a right to know the qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals and have the right to request this information for staff in schools that receive federal Title I, Part A funds. These federal dollars support our middle and high schools, where parents have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher(s) and paraprofessionals. Requested information can include 1) if the teacher has met state licensing requirements for the grade level and subjects in which the teacher is providing instruction; 2) if state licensing requirements have been waived for the teacher on a temporary basis; 3) the type of college degree major of the teacher and the field of discipline for any graduate degree or certificate; and 4) if the qualifications of paraprofessionals. To request this information or for inquiries please contact the Director for Human Resources, Ms. Kara Silsbee, at 360.383.9206.

  • he Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has a written formal complaint process for resolving issues of violation of a Title I Federal regulation. If you have a concern with Title I services and/or regulations we encourage you to contact your child’s school’s principal and/or the district’s Teaching and Learning Office (360-383-9221). You can also access the citizen’s complaint process through the OSPI office in Olympia. The links below have all of the information for filing a complaint through OSPI.

    File a Citizen Complaint Against OSPI: This page outlines the 4-step process through which a citizen can file a complaint against OSPI.