Escalante Elementary has detailed the objectives of its Title I school-wide program in a notice on the school's website. The program utilizes federal Title I funds to meet student needs, with funding levels based on the number of students receiving free lunch.
The school aims to build partnerships with parents and guardians to help them navigate the school system. This includes sharing information regarding state learning standards, teaching materials, and student progress assessments. Additionally, parents have the right to request details regarding teacher qualifications and can be notified if a teacher is not considered highly qualified by the federal government.
Parents are encouraged to participate in school decision-making, including writing school plans and assessing program effectiveness. Escalante Elementary offers several formal ways to develop home and school partnerships, such as Back to School Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and School Community Council meetings. Informal communication through phone calls, emails, and school visits is also encouraged.
The school is required to demonstrate annual student progress in math and reading/language arts using Title I federal funding. For families requiring translation or communication assistance, the school office provides support in multiple languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Bosnian, Chinese-Mandarin, Korean, Somali, Tongan, and Vietnamese.
