Here you will find information about Albert Schweitzer Elementary's Title I plan, programs, and staff. Be sure to check back regularly for new information and announcements of Title I programs and events. Please reach out to the building's Title 1 Reading Specialist, Mrs. Kristen Casile, with any questions. Thank you for your support!
Save the Dates!
Roaring Readers Celebration of Literacy Night - May 21, 2025 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Grades K-2 only)
Join us for a night to celebrate Schweitzer's Roaring Readers! Students from Grades K - 2 will participate in a literacy night full of fun, giveaways, raffles, and a student showcase. Families will learn how to make reading fun and will walk away with great ideas to support literacy in the home. Students will showcase their love of reading by dressing as their favorite character/author, reading from a favorite book, or creating a book project to show to families. We hope to see you there!
Please R.S.V.P. by April 14!
Title 1 Spring Informational Meeting
Albert Schweitzer Elementary will be hosting a Title 1 Spring Informational Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Join us to learn about federal programs, Schweitzer's Title 1 schoolwide plan, and other Title 1 policies that help support your child's education.
Date / Times:
- Tuesday, May 6 at 10:00 a.m. (in-person at Albert Schweitzer Elementary)
- Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. (virtual on Zoom)
Agenda:
- Federal Programs Updates
- Schweitzer’s Title 1 Schoolwide Plan
- Home-School Compact
- Parent and Family Engagement Policies
- State Assessment Progress
Click here to sign up!
Title 1 Reading End of Year Conferences - TBA
For Students Receiving Title 1 Reading Intervention Only
Students receiving Title 1 reading intervention have made a lot of progress this year. We have been working very hard this year building essential literacy skills. As we approach the middle of the school year, it is time to discuss and reflect on your child's progress in reading. If you would like to meet to discuss your child’s progress in his/her Title 1 reading group, we will be offering conferences in-person, via Zoom, or via phone call on date/time TBA.
Please indicate which format you prefer when signing up. If you prefer a Zoom conference, you will be emailed the link the day before the scheduled conference. If the offered dates/times do not work for you, please let us know, and we will do my best to accommodate your schedule.
We look forward to speaking with you as a partner in your child's success.
Lion's Den School Newsletters with Quarterly Title 1 Information
September School Newsletter - Quarterly Title 1 Information
October School Newsletter - Quarterly Title 1 Information
Click here for the Spotlight on Literacy Newsletter: December 2024
Explore the world of reading and writing with Spotlight on Literacy — a collection of convenient, on-demand mini-workshops designed to empower families. Dive into each issue, where we focus on a particular area of literacy, offering you valuable insights, strategies, and resources to enrich your support for learners at home. Learn about essential skills, understand their significance in reading, and watch as our Neshaminy SD reading specialists demonstrate a skill-related activity for you to engage in with your reader.
Title 1 Information
At Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, we believe that success for our students can only be achieved when schools and families work together as a team.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the federal K-12 education law of the United States. ESSA was signed into law in 2015 and replaced the previous education law called “No Child Left Behind.” ESSA extended more flexibility to States in education and laid out expectations of transparency for parents and for communities.
ESSA requires every state to measure performance in reading, math, and science. Each state determines the way students are assessed. Every school in each state must inform parents about their standards and their results.
In this newsletter you will find a link to Pennsylvania’s Core Standards. Additionally, you will find information about school performance at the Future Ready PA Index site. The Future Ready PA Index uses four different approaches in scoring and depicting student progress and performance.
Did You Know About Title I?
- Under ESSA, Title I is the largest federally funded educational program in the United States.
- It provides supplemental funds to assist schools with the highest student concentrations of poverty to meet school educational goals.
- Title I is designed to help students achieve proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards.
- It provides funds to districts to assist schools with the highest levels of economically disadvantaged children for improving student achievement, staff development, and parent and community engagement.
PA Core Standards
Pennsylvania’s Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics are robust and relevant to the real world and reflect the knowledge and skills our young people need to succeed in life after high school, in both post-secondary education and a globally competitive workforce.
Click here to view the PA Core Standards at the Pennsylvania Department of Education SAS website.
Curriculum at Neshaminy School District
Neshaminy School District Curriculum is aligned to the Pennsylvania Core Standards. The standards tell what students should know and be able to do by the end of each grade level.
Click here to visit our Neshaminy Curriculum website.
Assessment is a process of evaluating student performance to determine what content and skills have been mastered. Assessment enables school leaders and educators to make informed decisions about instructional practices and effective pedagogical approaches to maximize student achievement levels. Effective assessment is an integral part of the teaching and learning process. Well-designed assessments can give valuable information to teachers, parents, and students.
Click here to view Neshaminy's student assessment system.
Future Ready PA Index
Future Ready PA Index, is a comprehensive progress report that provides parents and community members with easy-to-understand information about Pennsylvania schools and student success. Here you can find information about Neshaminy School District and each Neshaminy school.
Click here to visit the Future Ready PA Index website.
