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.
2019-2019 Title I Schools:
Oakland Beach Elementary School
Title I Services:
Targeted Reading Assistance
Selection is based on a student’s classroom performance and reading, writing, listening, and speaking assessment results. Parental involvement in the selection process is required for students in grades K-2. Students receive focused and direct small group instruction from a Reading Specialist until their individual goals have been achieved.
Family Programs
Parent-child workshops, parent trainings, and guest speakers are offered throughout the year to help foster a love of learning and support classroom education. Program information can be found in the Title I Newsletters.
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 twice a year to review policy and programs related to Title I and to make recommendations for changes, as needed. Dr. Anne Siesel recently attended a meeting on changes to Title I as a result of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The way we allocate funds must change so your participation this year is even more important. If you are interested or want more information, please contact the Title I Office at 401-298-4034.
- 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: Mrs. Carol Marginson – (401) 486-5284