Introduction

===My name is Amanda Hill. I teach Title I Reading at Peterstown Elementary in Monroe County, WV. I have a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with a 5-9 Social Studies specialization from Bluefield State College, and plan to graduate with my Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist in December of 2012 from Concord University. I have a total of seven years of experience, and this is my fourth year teaching in Monroe County. I work with all of the grade levels at PES. I am also a proud wife to my wonderful husband, Heath, and mommy to my beautiful one year old daughter, Jessa. She is my pride and joy. ===

===What is Title I? Well, Title I is a federally funded program for our nation's schools. The goal of Title I is a high-quality education for EVERY child, so the program provides extra help to students who need extra assistance. The Federal Government provides funding to states each year for Title I. To get the funds, each year thes state must provide a plan as to how the funds will be allocated. A Local Education Agency or LEA identifies eligible schools. The Title I School works to identfy students in need of educational help. Students do not have to come from low income families to receive help. The Title I school works to develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction. One last thing I would like for you to remember is: Title I is NOT a Special Education program!!! Peterstown Elementary School's Title I Program is a schoolwide program. Thsi means we work with all children in the classroom, as well as pulling students out as needed. All students are eligible for Title I services. Title I focuses on comprehension, sight words, phonics, and any other reading skill that is needed. We work to reinforce the skills being stressed in the classroom textbooks. The Title I staff this year consists of two teachers, Mrs. Jenenna Baker and myself, and one parent involvement coordinator, Mrs. Kim Cook. I hope that the information in this Wiki will help you, the parent, become a partner in our school wide effort to increase our reading achievement. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. I am available at the school from 10:30-11:00, before and after school, daily, and you may contact me via e-mail at mandijo94@hotmail.com. Thank you! ===