Title I is the federal program that provides funding to local school districts to improve the academic achievement of students. Title I funds are allocated to those schools with the highest concentration of low-income families. It is part of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act first passed in 1965.
Each school year Title I schools are determined through a data and reporting process submitted to the Rhode Island Department of Education.
2021-2022 Title I Schools:
Oakland Beach Elementary School
Title I Services:
School Wide Program
We have five schools operating the School Wide model. They are Hoxsie, Lippitt, Norwood, Oakland Beach and Scott Elementary Schools. Schools that run a School Wide Program identify the areas in need of increasing student achievement and use the Title I funds for supports and strategies that are beyond what is sustained by the district.
Family Programs
Cameron Kadek, our Title I Family Facilitator, conducts and coordinates parent-child workshops, parent trainings, and guest speakers throughout the year to help foster a love of learning and support classroom education. Program information can be found in the Title I Newsletters or by visiting our Title I Family Programs page via the button below. You can also follow us on Facebook: Warwick Title I Family programs
The Title I Preschool at Oakland Beach School offers two half-day preschool classes for children who turn 4 years of age by September 1st of the enrollment year and live in a Title I school area. This program is offered at no cost to parents and also features a three-session parent program component. The curriculum is based on the Rhode island Early Learning and Development Standards. Please call Carol Maloney at (401) 298-4034 or email Carol.maloney@warwickschools.org for more information.
The Title I District Advisory Council meets regularly to review programs and policy related to Title I and to make recommendations for changes, as needed. If you are interested or want more information, please contact Cameron Kadek (401) 291-8288.
Warwick Parents as Teachers is a family visiting program that focuses on ways parents can interact with their children to support development, work through parenting questions and concerns, and build a healthy environment for their family. The program is open to all Warwick families with children ages prenatal to 5 years (Kindergarten entry). There is no cost to participate. For more information or to enroll in the program contact the Comprehensive Community Action Program (401) 467-9610, and for more on the nationwide program visit Parentsasteachers.org.
- Staying with friends or relatives because you lost your own housing
- In a shelter, motel, hotel, vehicle, or campground
- In other temporary accommodations
Your children have the right to…
- Enroll in school without delay even if you do not have the usual school and medical records at the time
- Stay in their current school or attend a school near to where you are staying now
- Get transportation assistance to and from school
- Get a school breakfast and lunch at no cost
- Other services from the Warwick CARES Program
Transitional Advocate, Warwick Public Schools: Ms. Debourah Petterutti – (401) 486-5284