Ridgely Elementary School

Title I is a federal program intended to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and assessments. Title I targets resources to schools where the needs are greatest. (High-poverty schools are identified by having 40% or more students from low-income families.) Title I schools are eligible to adopt schoolwide programs to raise the achievement of low-achieving students by improving instruction throughout the entire school, thus using Title I funds to serve all children. All of our elementary schools are school-wide Title I schools.

Policy & Regulation, XI.110.20 Complaints Concerning Federally Funded Programs

Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement Plan, all languages

Parents Right to Know: The Federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) contains several provisions that promote a parent/school partnership through communication. One such provision gives parents the right to ask for and receive information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers. A parent may request the following information: Any college or university degree, major or certification held by the teacher

• Whether the teacher is certified by the State of Maryland to teach a particular grade level or subject area

• Whether the teacher holds a conditional teaching certificate

• The qualifications of the paraprofessionals serving the student

If you would like to request the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers or paraprofessionals, please submit a written request to the principal. The principal will provide the information to you within 30 business days of the date of your request.

District Title I Contact:  Katey Allis-Fisher, Title 1 Supervisor  Ι  allisfisher.kathleen@ccpsstaff.org

Parents are encouraged to visit our Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC) located in the lobby outside of the front office.  The PIRC has a variety of parenting resources and informational brochures and flyers.  These materials are all free.  Parents can find booklets from The Parent Institute on topics such as “Seven Habits of Highly Responsible Students; Help Your Child Balance School and Extracurricular Activities; and Helping Children Learn to Resolve Conflicts.”  Parents can also find information regarding Caroline County Recreation and Parks, Caroline County Library, Imagination Library and Maryland Department of Health .  Please be sure to check out our Parent Information Resource Center next time you come to the school.

Please visit the Caroline County Public Schools website for information about volunteering in the schools, the Volunteer Program Training, and the Volunteer Application.