Title I
Title I is a 100% Federally funded supplemental education program. Financial assistance is provided to local education agencies (LEA) to improve educational opportunities for students. The purpose of the Title I program is to help students meet the state content and performance standards in reading, language arts, and mathematics. More information regarding Title I can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Education Title I website.
O’Block Elementary Schoolwide Program
A schoolwide program is a comprehensive approach designed to improve teaching and learning for all students in the school. Schools may operate a schoolwide Title I program when they meet federal eligibility requirements.
As a Title I Schoolwide Program, O'Block Elementary uses federal Title I funds to strengthen teaching and learning for all students. Our goal is to ensure every student has access to a high-quality, well-rounded education while meeting challenging academic standards. Through our schoolwide approach, we also strive to provide a supportive learning environment that addresses the academic, social, and emotional needs of the whole child.
Operating as a schoolwide program allows us to use Title I resources flexibly to respond to the needs of our students and school community. Rather than limiting services to identified students, we can integrate Title I supports into our overall educational program. This approach strengthens our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), research-based literacy instruction, and targeted interventions provided by our reading specialists, while fostering meaningful partnerships among families, staff, and the community to continuously improve student outcomes.
Pivik Elementary Title I Targeted Assistance Program
A Title I Targeted Assistance Program provides additional academic support to students who have been identified as most in need of assistance in meeting Pennsylvania's challenging academic standards.
At Pivik Elementary, Title I funds are used to provide supplemental instructional services to eligible students who are identified as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet state academic standards. These services are designed to complement the regular education program and are delivered by highly qualified staff using evidence-based instructional practices.
Title I services are coordinated with the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and other educational programs to ensure students receive targeted interventions based on their individual needs. Through research-based literacy instruction, intensive support from reading specialists, and ongoing collaboration among teachers, families, and support staff, Pivik Elementary works to help every participating student achieve academic success.
Other Federal Programs
Title II – Supporting Effective Instruction
Title II funds support efforts to improve student achievement by strengthening the effectiveness of educators. In our district, these funds are used to support classroom size reduction through staffing, providing students with greater access to individualized instruction and support.
Title IV – Student Support and Academic Enrichment
Title IV funds are intended to support well-rounded educational opportunities, safe and healthy learning environments, and the effective use of technology. In our district, these funds are transferred to Title I to maximize available resources and provide additional support for Title I programs and services that benefit our students.