Unity Elementary School
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Learning Support · Family Partnership
Learn about supplemental academic support, your rights as a parent or guardian, and ways to participate in your child’s learning.
Understanding Title I
Title I, Part A is a federal education program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. It helps schools improve achievement and provide additional learning support to students who need it most.
Federal funding is distributed through formulas rather than a competitive grant process. Districts submit plans to the New Hampshire Department of Education, which oversees the use of these funds.
Unity’s Title I program uses a targeted assistance model. This approach directs additional services to eligible students with the greatest academic needs—students who are not meeting, or are at risk of not meeting, academic standards.
Contact the Principal for current selection criteria, grade levels served, and available supports.
In a schoolwide model, Title I resources support a comprehensive plan to improve the entire school. Strategies may include evidence-based instruction, added learning time, professional learning, an enriched curriculum, and family engagement.
This explains the alternative model; it does not designate Unity as a schoolwide program.
Access and Funding
Students with disabilities and English learners may participate when eligible. Title I services coordinate with other programs to support student learning.
Federal education funds support the program. Poverty measures help determine allocations and school eligibility; a child’s eligibility for targeted academic services is not based only on family income.
Return requested meal-benefit applications and household forms accurately. Ask the school if you need help completing them or understanding how the information is used.
Families as Partners
Families of participating students have a role in planning, reviewing, and improving Title I services. Ask about the annual Title I meeting, the parent and family engagement policy, and the school–parent compact describing shared responsibilities for student success.
Share suggestions about academic support, the use of Title I funds, and reading, writing, or mathematics activities at home. Ask how your child’s progress is measured and how you can work with the school.
For meeting information, a paper copy of materials, translation, or other communication assistance, contact the Principal.
ESEA Section 1112(e)
Parents and guardians of students attending a Title I school may request information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals.
You may also ask about a teacher’s educational background and degree fields.
Families receive information on their child’s achievement on state assessments and academic growth, when applicable.
The school must provide timely notice if a child is assigned to, or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who does not meet applicable state certification or licensure requirements for the assigned grade level and subject.
Families may also request state and district assessment-participation policies, including any applicable opt-out provisions.
Request this information through the Principal. Information should be understandable and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language families understand.
Plans, Policies and School Data
Find program information, request school documents, and explore New Hampshire’s education resources.
Request the current Title I program plan, parent and family engagement policy, and school–parent compact from the Principal.
Contact Unity Elementary SchoolContact the Principal for help addressing a Title I concern, obtaining complaint procedures, or finding the appropriate foster care contact.
Call 603-542-5888Your Unity Contact
Contact the Principal for Title I questions, suggestions, qualification requests, and help finding the right resources.
Families are valued partners in helping children develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.
Unity Elementary School
Title I Family Contact
For more information about family participation and parent rights, see the New Hampshire Family Engagement Guidance (PDF) and the U.S. Department of Education Parent and Family Engagement Guidance (PDF) .
Contact the school to confirm current program details.
