Title I

What is Title 1?
Title 1 is a federally funded program that provides extra academic support to students in the areas of reading and/or math. At Pine Bend we follow the “Read Well By Third Grade” initiative (as part of the World’s Best Workforce literacy plan that our district is following.) Therefore, we target children in grades kindergarten, first and second for reading support. We are also able to work with third grade groups .


How Do Students Qualify?
Reading benchmark assessments are given to all the students at Pine Bend three times a year. Based on results and teacher input students may qualify for additional help. Groups are formed and students receive small group instruction during the regular school day. These groups are fluid and end with the completion of each school year. We currently implement a research based intervention program developed at the University of Minnesota called PRESS.

Parents are notified with a letter and asked to sign a compact agreeing to work with their child/children.

Teachers and students sign these as well. Together we work to help children succeed. Title 1 teachers/paraprofessionals meet with parents during fall and winter conferences to connect and refer to these compacts.

Click the link if you would like to view the compact in English or Spanish.


What Can I do to Help?
Pine Bend Elementary School values parent involvement. The Title 1 program requires that our district and school have Parent Involvement Plans. These plans are reviewed yearly with Title 1 staff and parents at an annual Title 1 Parent Meeting. Click on the link if you would like to view the Pine Bend Parent Involvement Plan in English or Spanish or the District Parent Involvement Plan in English or Spanish


What Else?
Here are a few links to help you support your child at home:
3 Reasons To Be Involved
Create a Literacy Rich Home
Helping Reluctant Readers


How Can I Contact Title I Staff?

Sara Pachl (Title 1 Teacher/Coordinator) [email protected]

Sally McHenry (Title 1 para)  [email protected]

** Parents have the right to request information about a teacher's professional qualifications. If you are interested in obtaining educational history or other qualifications, please contact Human Resources at 651-306-7823.


Any individual who observes, detects, or suspects improper use of taxpayer funds can easily report such improper use to the Minnesota Department of Education via the hotline number 1-800-647-8733.