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Link to Title I OverviewMission Statement:

Recognizing the ability of all students to master challenging standards in core academic subjects, Vernon Parish School System Title 1 services are dedicated to increasing and improving the educational opportunities for students in schools with a high incidence of poverty by:

   * Distributing resources, in amounts sufficient to make a difference, to schools where the needs are greatest.

   * Focusing on effective high-quality regular school programs.

   * Promoting school-wide reform, ensuring access to effective instructionalMcKinney-Vento Act link strategies and challenging academic content.

   * Upgrading the quality of instruction through substantial professional development.

   * Increasing opportunities for meaningful participation by parents in the education of their children.

   * Providing schools, teachers, and parents with greater decision-making authority and responsibility for student performance.

   * Basing assessment on State Goals in determining how well Title I children are meeting the performance standards expected of all children.

 

For More Information on the Vernon Parish Title I Program contact:

Leslie Ortiz

Director of Federal Programs

 

Roger Atkins

Supervisor of Federal Programs

 

Sissy Green

Title I Secretary

201 Belview Road

Leesville, LA  71446

(337) 239-3401