Title I and Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
Title I and Learning Assistance Programs provide supplemental reading and/or math support for selected students and schools. These programs serve specific schools that meet the criteria set by the federal and state governments.
Title I in Mount Vernon Public Schools:
In the Mount Vernon Public Schools, we have six elementary schools that receive Federal Title I, Part A funds – Centennial, Jefferson, Lincoln, Little Mountain, Madison, and Washington.
Annual Notifications:
Title I & Parent Involvement:
Family Engagement is one of our key strategies in The Mount Vernon School District Commitment. We strive to partner with families through parent involvement activities, open communication, and welcoming schools.
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Annual Title I Parent Meeting
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Each School Title I website contains School Parent Involvement Policy/Plans
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Link to OSPI Title I Parent Involvement Information & Resources
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Each school has a School-Parent Compact
Services for Homeless Students:
Title I services are also provided to students in non-Title I schools who qualify for homeless status and are in need of additional academic support.
Title I & Private Schools:
As per federal regulations, Title I funds are also used to support the academic needs of qualifying students enrolled at private schools. Private schools must opt-in to participate in this program. All private schools are notified annually on how to indicate their intent to participate.
District & School Report Cards:
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Links to School Report Cards can be found on each school’s website
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Links to District Report Card
Complaint Process – File a Citizen’s Complaint:
OSPI has a written formal complaint process for resolving issues of violation of a Title I Federal regulation. If you have a concern with Title I services and/or regulations we encourage you to contact your child’s Title I teaching team, your school’s principal and/or the district’s Title I office (360-676-6542). You can also access the Citizen’s Complaint Process through the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Olympia. The link below has all of the information for filing a complaint through OSPI.