Title I is a federal program that serves schools throughout the United States. The Title I program was reauthorized under the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The purpose of this legislation is "to help the neediest schools and students reach the same challenging standards expected of all children." (Public Law 107-110)

The Title I program provides extra help to students to assist them in meeting state and local education standards. The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year. Most school districts participate. Funds are directed to schools with the highest poverty levels, measured by the number of students receiving free and reduced-price lunch.

For more information, go to http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OEIAS/title1/index.htm

Title I Programs at Beech Tree
Step Up Language Arts (SULA): Offers instruction to assist first through fourth grade students in developing reading, writing, and oral communication skills. Students receive small group instruction in in-class or pullout models. SULA and classroom teachers work together to assess students' strengths and needs, and to plan appropriate literacy instruction.

Step Up Math (SUM) is a Title I funded math resource program designed to reinforce mathematics instruction in grades K – 5. The thrust of the program is to encourage teachers to help the students construct numerical understanding and using mathematical concepts in the classroom. The SUM program encourages the use of manipulatives by students and teachers as a segue to understanding mathematical procedures.

Reading Recovery: Intensive early intervention literacy program. Grade 1 children who score in the lowest 25 percent of their class are chosen to participate. Regular classroom instruction is supplemented with daily tutoring sessions for 12-20 weeks with specially trained teacher. Classroom instruction follows same accelerated strategies to ensure student success. Includes Literacy Network to monitor students K-6 and collaborate on literacy solutions.