What is Title 1?

Did you know that every child at Baron Elementary, Doe Run Elementary, and Manheim Central Middle School are part of Manheim Central's Title 1 program? Title 1 is the largest federally funded education program with the focus of helping low achieving students achieve high academic standards. Manheim Central receives approximately $400,000-$500,000 in Title 1 funding each year. Two models exist for servicing learners with these funds: Targeted and Schoolwide Services. Manheim Central uses the Schoolwide Model.

Why the Schoolwide Model? By being a schoolwide title one school, every learner in the school is able to benefit from services. Each year, Manheim Central uses Title 1 funding to support several of our staff positions at both elementary schools and at the middle school. Reading Specialists, Instructional Coaches, and Stem Coaches are all funded through Title 1. Every year, each elementary and the middle school meet with a group of stakeholders to set goals and determine a plan for spending Title 1 funds. Manheim Central is fortunate to be able to offer every elementary student with a robust STEM program by utilizing these funds. In addition, those needing extra support in reading at both elementary schools and at the middle school are eligible to receive extra reading support. Our staff utilize data to determine who would most benefit from extra support and include these students in working with our reading specialists and reading assistants. In addition, the district is able to provide instructional support to both new and veteran staff due to the work of our instructional coach at the elementary level and our instructional coach at the middle school level. The schoolwide title 1 program allows Manheim Central to use funding to benefit both our learners and our staff!

Along with funding for staff, each year, the district is required to develop a Parent and Family Engagement Policy. In addition, each school must develop their own Parent and Family Engagement Policy and plan for activities to offer that will help to engage all families in our schools. This is where we need your help! On Friday, April 12th from 10:30-12:00, we will hold a Brunch to update our policies and plan for parent and family engagement events for the future. Please consider joining us at the Manheim Central District Office located at 281 White Oak Road from 10:30-12:00 on April 12th. Tea, coffee, and a light breakfast will be provided. Your input is important to us!