Title I Program
Purpose of Title I
Title I is a federally funded program to provide children with supplemental educational assistance in the Martin F. Quinn Primary Center (K-2) and the Intermediate Center (2-4). Title I Program funds are provided to help children meet the state content and performance standards in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Interventions are provided in small group settings to improve student achievement. Highly qualified teachers provide intense instruction daily utilizing research based interventions, strategies and techniques to strengthen reading and math skills.
Title I Schoolwide Program
The Pittston Area School District utilizes a Title I Schoolwide Program in grades K-4. A Schoolwide Program is a comprehensive reform strategy designated to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school. The primary goal is to ensure that all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, demonstrate proficient and advanced levels of achievement on State academic achievement standards.
Assessments
Our Title I Schoolwide Program administers the following assessments three (3) times a year (fall, winter, and spring):
DIBELS – Reading (Grades K-4)
i-Ready – Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-4)
STAR Early Literacy – Reading (Grades K-2)
Additional assessments:
PSSA – Reading and Mathematics (Grades 3, 4)
Quarterly Exams – Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-4)