School Wide Plan for Title I Funding

    • Title I provides federal funding to schools to help students who are low achieving or at most risk of falling behind.
    • Title I funds are allocated to schools based on the percentage of student receiving free/reduced lunch.
    • Schools with a percentage of at least 40% are eligible for a school wide program.
    • School wide means:
      • The school must collect and analyze student achievement data.
      • The school must develop a comprehensive site plan and annually review the effectiveness of the plan.
      • The school uses Title I funds to upgrade the entire educational program of the school.
      • Title I funds are used to serve all children in order to raise academic achievement.
      • Title I funds will be used to provide additional assistance to all students who experience difficulties in meeting the state’s performance targets.
    • Comprehensive and effective planning:
      • Rockwood has a highly motivated leadership team comprised of staff members who understand and care about Rockwood Elementary students and their futures.
      • Our school is focused on improving in the following areas:
        • School culture
        • Instruction
        • Talent Management
    • Instructional & Behavioral Strategies Used at Rockwood:
      • Innovative & Transformational Teaching Strategies & Structures
      • Data Driven Instruction & Assessment
        • Marzano’s Instructional Model
        • Ongoing Formative & Summative Assessments
        • Grade-Level Weekly Data Meetings to discuss student performance and growth
      • Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
      • School-wide instructional protocol to ensure instructional equity in all classrooms
      • Instructional strategies geared toward mastery of state standards
      • Optimizing time on task and evidence of learning
      • Targeted small group instruction to meet each student's academic needs
      • Extended & enriching learning opportunities