Title
I is a national federally-funded reading program which provides
supplemental instruction for those children who need a boost in reading.
Children who score below grade level on the Idaho Reading Indicator or
are referred by the classroom teacher are given specialized instruction.
Misty Fridley and her assistant Vicky Mills provide services for
Kindergarten through second grade. Julie Cooper and Carrie Giao provide services for third through
fifth. The children are grouped according to their needs and strengths in
reading. During this time, they receive work in phonics instruction,
word work and small group instruction with reading text at their level.
Parent involvement is one of the most important components of the Title I program. There are many things parents can do to promote better reading
in their child, and Title I tries to bring about successful reading habits both in school and at home.
The Title I staff are available to support families with questions and concerns
regarding reading and writing. The staff sends home regular progress
reports and have a large supply of books and resources for parents who have
children enrolled in the program.
The
staff at Borah feel that reading is the one skill upon which
all other learning is based and are working hard to ensure each child receives
the best reading instruction possible. In addition Borah has teamed with
community volunteers who provide one on one tutoring with students who would
benefit from extra help. Help comes from volunteer programs like Wake Up and
Read,
CDA for Kids, before and after school intervention classes, parents and our adopted seniors who live near by at Bestland Retirement Community.
Excellent
Kid's Web Sites:
Starfall .com
- Reading is
fun.
Title I. Information Web
Sites:
Title
I -District 271's Title Program
International Reading
Association
U.S.Department of
Education
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Bartlett
last modified
01/04/08
