Title I
Lydia Hawk is a Title I School
Title I at Lydia Hawk
Lydia Hawk Education Compact
Lydia Hawk receives federal funds through both the Title I and Special Education programs. This money is used to fund additional teachers and paraeducators to provide school-wide learning interventions.
- Parents as Partners
- High Expectations
- Principal Agreement
- Student Agreement
- Parent/Guardian Agreement
- Teacher Agreement
Parents as Partners
High Expectations
- Lydia Hawk is committed to holding all students to high expectations.
- We expect all our students to gain proficiency and meet the goals in the areas of reading, writing, math, and behavior. We want all our students to know that we believe in them and expect the best from them. Parents are essential to achieving this mission.
Principal Agreement
As the principal of Lydia Hawk, I agree to:
- Support a welcoming environment for students, parents, and staff.
- Communicate the district and school mission and goals to students and parents.
- Maintain a positive and safe learning environment.
- Maintain and encourage high standards of academic achievement and behavior.
Student Agreement
As a student at Lydia Hawk, I agree to:
- Follow SOAR rules each day.
- Read at home daily.
- Come to school on time.
- Do my best in what I learn.
- Practice social and emotional skills that I learn each day to solve conflicts and manage my emotions.
- Cooperate with my classmates and with the teachers, principal, and other staff.
- Take pride in who I am, what I learn, and where I go to school.
Parent/Guardian Agreement
As a parent or guardian, I agree to:
- Provide a positive role model for my child’s learning.
- Be involved with school activities when possible.
- See that my child attends school regularly, is on time, and is ready to learn.
- Speak positively about the school and staff.
- Encourage my child’s efforts and talk to them about their concerns.
- Communicate with the teacher if I have questions or concerns.
- Teach my child to be proud of their accomplishments.
Teacher Agreement
As a teacher at Lydia Hawk, I agree to:
- Hold students to high expectations and be positive role models.
- Encourage students in a positive way.
- Provide a challenging and safe learning environment.
- Have materials ready that will provide high-quality learning experiences.
- Communicate with parents using newsletters, phone calls, notes, and conferences.
- Provide information about students’ progress on a regular basis.
- Teach students to be proud of their accomplishments.
What is Title I?
Title I, Part A is a federally-funded program designed to help students who need extra support in school. Our school is eligible for this funding because over 44 percent of our students are from low-income families.
In this program model, all low-achieving students can receive Title I service as needed. Students are given extra support in reading or math to accelerate their learning, usually in small group settings. Educational goals are determined for each student and are evaluated frequently through formal and informal assessments. Parents are notified of student progress several times throughout the year. They are strongly encouraged to become involved in their child's education, both in and out of school.
Each Title I school creates an individual school improvement plan that brings together program work and additional support school-wide. The primary goal is to ensure all students, particularly those who are low achieving, demonstrate proficient and/or advanced levels using state achievement standards. School-wide programs utilize different models to achieve student success such as in-class supplemental instruction, before- and after-school support, separate outside-of-class instruction, summer instruction, and instructional specialist support. Family involvement is a major component to ensuring these programs are successful.
We are committed to continuous improvement, and our school improvement plan is a living document that is reviewed and modified semi-annually to assess how well the plan is working and to document outcomes.
Do you need more information?
- Tammy Alonzo, talonzo@nthurston.k12.wa.us, Program Administrator, 360-412-4400 x40240
- Teresa Price, tprice@nthurston.k12.wa.us, Office Professional, 360-412-4462
Teacher Qualification
Teacher Qualification Notice
In an effort to keep parents informed about the qualifications of a teacher, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows parents to inquire at school whether a teacher has met state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject taught. Families may request information about whether a teacher is under emergency or conditional certificate when state qualifications were waived, information about teacher undergraduate or graduate degrees, including graduate certificates, additional degrees, and major/area of concentration.
NTPS conducts annual audits of teacher assignments to assure that teachers are assigned to teach in areas where they meet Washington State certification/endorsement requirements. Sometimes, but very rarely, NTPS seeks a waiver to certification. When this does occur, it is typically for a teacher a few credits short of completion which they are actively working to complete. There are currently no teachers in our Title I schools providing student instruction under a state wavier.
Families can also inquire about paraprofessionals working with their child in reading, writing, or math. NTPS can provide confirmation that students receive help from a paraprofessional, their state qualifications/licensing requirements. All paraprofessionals that assist children in reading, writing, or math meet state qualifications.
Citizen Complaint Procedures
The complaint procedure is described fully in Chapter 392-168 WAC, Special Service Programs–Citizen Complain Procedure for Categorical Federal Programs. A citizen complaint is a written statement that alleges a violation of a federal rule, law, or regulation or state regulation that applies to a federal program.
- Anyone can file a citizen complaint.
- There is no special form.
- There is no need to know the law that governs a federal program to file a complaint.
Follow steps 1 and 2 to complete the citizen complaint process.
- File a Citizen Complaint with North Thurston Public Schools. Follow the process outlined in Policy 4312 and Procedure 4312P in NTPS policy governance.
- If you are unable to reach a satisfactory solution, file a Citizen Complaint through OSPI.