Title
I Distinguished Schools Award  |
Description: |
The
Title I Distinguished Schools Program is a joint project of
the National Association of State Title I Directors (NASTID)
and the U.S. Department of Education. The program honors schools
that have shown exceptional results either for sustained student
achievement for two or more consecutive years or for closing
the achievement gap. |
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Selection
Process: |
The
Indiana Department of Education’s Title I office identifies
the top Title I served schools statewide through a review of
student achievement data, an examination of Adequate Yearly
Progress data, telephone interviews with the school principal
and on-site visits with the school. |
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Requirements: |
To
be considered for the program, the schools must have a poverty
rate of at least 40 percent and be nominated by the individual
state’s Title I programs. Schools
selected for the Distinguished Schools award must demonstrate
strengths in the following areas:
- Opportunity
for all children to meet proficient and advanced levels
of performance,
- Strong
professional development,
- Coordination
with other programs,
- Curriculum
and instruction to support achievement of high standards;
and
- Partnerships
among schools, parents and communities.
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Current
List of Award Recipients: |
Distinguished Schools for Year 2006
Distinguished Schools for Year 2005
Distinguished Schools for Year 2004
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