Programs

Title I
A federal-funded program to provide services for students in high-poverty schools who are at risk of failing to meet state and district standards in reading, language arts, and/or math. Services are to supplement the core curriculum.

Title II (Improving Teacher Quality)
A federal-funded program focused on preparing, training and recruiting high-quality teachers.  All CUSD schools benefit from these funds.

Title III (Language Instruction for LEP and Immigrant Students)
A federal-funded program focused on assisting school districts in teaching English to limited English proficient students (English Learners) and in helping these students meet the same challenging State standards required of all other students.

Title IV (Safe and Drug Free Schools)
A federal-funded program to support programs that: (1) prevent violence in and around schools; (2) prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs; (3) involve parents and communities; and, (4) are coordinated with related Federal, State, school and community efforts and resources to foster a safe and drug-free learning environment that promotes student academic achievement. All CUSD schools benefit from these funds.

Title V (Innovative Programs)
A federal-funded program for the purpose of providing support for innovative programs, over and above those provided by district funds. All CUSD schools benefit from these funds.

School and Library Improvement (formerly SIP) Grant
 A state-funded program to provide schools with opportunities to enhance activities for all students in the major core curriculum areas.  These funds are used to provide supplementary materials, instructional equipment, and personnel beyond that which the district normally provides.  The purpose of SIP funds is to facilitate overall improvement in curricular programs. The funding can also be used for school library materials. Part of the AB 825 Block Grant.

Economic Impact Aide/Limited English Proficient (EIA/LEP)
  A state-funded program for the purpose of meeting the needs of English Learners (EL) whose primary language is other than English.  EL services provide English language development and primary language support to English Learners.

English Language Acquisition Program (ELAP)
A state-funded program to improve the English proficiency of English Learners in grades four though eight and to better prepare them to meet the state’s academic content and performance standards.

School Based Coordinated Program (SBCP)
A state program that provides flexibility in the use of certain categorical funds and to allow schools the opportunity to better coordinate and organize their funding resources to meet the needs of students.  Most schools in CUSD coordinate SIP and EIA/LEP funds into one SBCP budget and coordinate GATE and Special Education services into their SBCP.

Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Outside forces can put a strain on a child's academic success. The Student Assistance Program (SAP) provides a support system that helps each child learn how to handle these forces. The goal of these groups is to develop self-esteem, appropriate decision making abilities, coping strategies, confidence, leadership skills, and ultimately improve student academic success. Pinedale has trained staff members who facilitate small groups based on common needs. These groups address some of the following issues: divorce, peer relations, anger management, rules and authority, shyness, responsibility, and aggression.

School Site Council (SSC)
All schools receiving SIP funds or implementing a SBCP are required to form a SSC.  The SSC is composed of parents and school personnel.  The SSC is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the School Site Plan programs.  Members serve for two years and are elected by their peers.  Elections for new members are held annually at the beginning of the school year.

English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
All schools enrolling 21 or more English Learners are required to form an ELAC.  The ELAC is composed of parents and school personnel.  The ELAC provides input and makes recommendations to the principal, staff, and SSC regarding services for English Learners.  Members serve for two years.  Parents are elected by parents.  The ELAC is formed in the fall of odd-numbered years.

Annual Title I Meeting
All schools receiving Title I funds are required to hold an annual Title I Meeting in which all parents of participating students are invited.  The purpose of the meeting is to explain the Title I program and services and to provide parents with an opportunity to have input in the planning and implementation of the Title I Program.  The Title I Annual Meeting is held in the fall.