📘 Title I Schoolwide Program

Bethel Elementary School

What is Title I?

Title I is a federally funded program designed to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on state academic standards.

As a Schoolwide Title I School, Bethel Elementary School uses Title I funds to support all students by strengthening our overall educational program.

🎯 Our Goals

Our Title I Schoolwide Program focuses on:

  • Improving student achievement in reading and mathematics

  • Providing additional academic support for students who need it

  • Strengthening instruction through professional development

  • Promoting family engagement and communication

  • Ensuring all students meet Pennsylvania academic standards

📊 Schoolwide Plan

Our comprehensive Schoolwide Plan is developed with input from teachers, families, and community members. The plan:

  • Identifies student needs based on academic data

  • Outlines strategies to improve achievement

  • Is reviewed and updated annually

📄 Click here for a copy of Bethel's plan.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent & Family Engagement

We believe families are essential partners in education. Our Title I program includes:

  • Regular communication about student progress

  • Opportunities for family involvement and feedback

  • Parent workshops and resources

  • Flexible meeting times to support participation

📄 Click here for a copy of Bethel's Parent & Family Engagement Policy

🤝 School-Parent Compact

The School-Parent Compact outlines how families, students, and school staff share responsibility for improving student achievement.

📄 Click here for a copy of Bethel's School-Parent Compact

📣 Annual Title I Meeting

Each year, we hold an Annual Title I Meeting to:

  • Explain the Title I program and funding

  • Review parents’ rights

  • Share school goals and expectations

📄 The meeting will be held on _______.

📬 Parents’ Right to Know

As a parent of a child at a Title I school, you have the right to request information about the qualifications of your child’s teachers and paraprofessionals.

You may also request information regarding:

  • Whether your child’s teacher meets state certification requirements

  • Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals

To request this information, please contact the school office.

📈 Assessment & Academic Information

We use a variety of assessments to monitor student progress, including:

  • State assessments (PSSA)

  • Benchmark and classroom assessments

Families will receive regular updates on their child’s progress and can contact teachers at any time with questions.

🧑‍🏫 Staff Qualifications

All teachers and paraprofessionals at Bethel Elementary School meet state certification and qualification requirements.

📞 Contact Information

If you have questions about our Title I program, please contact:

Andrew Guers
Principal, Bethel Elementary School
📧 aguers@tulpehocken.org
📞 717-933-4131

Taylor Charles, Assistant to the Superintendent
📧tcharles@tulpehocken.org
📞 717-933-4611

💬 Get Involved

We welcome your input! Parents and families are encouraged to participate in planning, reviewing, and improving our Title I programs.

Please reach out to us to learn how you can be involved.