Title 1
What is Title 1?
Title 1 is a federal program designed to ensure that every child has the opportunity to receive a high-quality education. By providing extra resources to schools, Title 1 helps students build the essential skills needed to meet Florida’s academic standards and thrive in the classroom.
Goals for Title 1
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Strengthen Partnerships: Fostering a collaborative environment where families and educators work together for student success.
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Encourage Participation: Providing meaningful ways for families to stay connected and active in school life.
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Empower Families: Offering workshops and strategies that give parents practical tools to support learning at home.
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Promote Literacy: Building an early love of reading and helping families understand the reading process.
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Provide Resources: Ensuring every home has access to high-quality books and learning materials.
How Title 1 Supports East Elementary
At East Elementary, these funds allow us to provide enhanced support and specialized programs that go beyond the standard curriculum. Currently, Title 1 funding is used to invest in:
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Additional Personnel: Hiring extra staff members to provide more personalized attention for our students.
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The Family Reading & Resource Center: Maintaining a dedicated space for students and their families to access literacy tools.
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Enhanced Learning Materials: Providing a wide variety of reading resources for students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade.
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Extended Learning Opportunities: Funding programs that offer additional instructional time for students.
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Teacher Development: Supporting ongoing professional training to ensure our educators use the most effective teaching strategies.
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The FOCUS Parent Portal is your one-stop shop for staying in the loop with your child’s education. It’s a secure, easy-to-use tool designed to help you keep track of their progress all year long.
What can you see in FOCUS?
Think of it as your digital window into the classroom. You can quickly check:
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Attendance: See daily updates to ensure your child is in class and ready to learn.
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Grades & Transcripts: Keep an eye on current grades and academic history.
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FAST Test Scores
Getting Started
Whether your child is just starting in Pre-K or heading toward high school graduation, FOCUS is for you.
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Create Your Account: Follow our simple step-by-step guide at the bottom to get set up. You'll just need your student's ID, birthdate, and a PIN from the school office.
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Log In: Once you have your info, you can sign in here or download the CCPS Focus App to check grades on the go!
No Need to Re-Register!
One of the best parts about FOCUS is that it grows with your family.
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It follows your student: Your account automatically rolls over every year.
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It moves with you: If your child moves to a different school within our district—like making the big jump from Middle to High School—your account will update automatically with their new information.
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Join us at the Family Reading Center and recieve a free book to keep!
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Family Reading Center at East Elementary
The Family Reading Center at East Elementary is a welcoming space designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school while inspiring a love of reading in every child. Our goal is to support families in becoming active participants in their child’s academic success by providing access to engaging books, practical learning strategies, and hands-on workshops.
Through regular events and resources, we help families better understand the reading process and how they can support literacy development at home. Whether you’re picking out a new book to enjoy together, attending a workshop, or learning new ways to help with reading at home, the Family Reading Center is here to empower and equip you.
Together, we can build strong readers and a stronger school community—one story at a time.
Questions?
Contact Diseree Goudreau
diseree.goudreau@yourcharlotteschools.net
