Title I/Learning Assistance Program

Learning Support Programs (LSP):  Battle Ground Public Schools support students struggling to meet the state’s academic standards and graduation requirements. The district receives grant funding from the state and federal governments for this goal. Title I and the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) are two of the programs offered in our district by Learning Support Programs.

The primary focus of the Title I/LAP program is on early reading intervention in grades K-4. We also offer assistance for middle and high school students.

What is Title I? : Title I was introduced under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 and was augmented by the 2001 “No Child Left Behind” Act. This program provides financial assistance to public schools with high numbers or percentages of low income children to help ensure that all students meet state academic content and achievement standards.

What is LAP? : The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) provides additional academic support to students who are achieving below grade level on state and district assessments and to 11th and 12th grade students at risk of not graduating. It is funded by the state. 

AYP
School Choice
Supplemental Educational Services

Title I/LAP Contact Information:

Title I/LAP Office (360) 885-5428

Parent Involvement and Information

  • Required Parent Notifications
  • Parent Involvement Policies
  • PERCs (Parent Education Resource Centers)
  • Additional websites & resources

District Parent Involvement Policy Available for Review

Interested parents are invited to get a copy of the District’s Parent Involvement Policy, No. 4130, at any school office or by clicking here and scrolling down to Policy 4130 (Parental Involvement). Comments and suggestions may be sent to Dr. Jill C. Smith, Executive Director of Educational Services, P.O. Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (smith.jill@battlegroundps.org) or (360) 885-5414.

Parents' Right to Know

All teachers and paraprofessionals at a Title I building meet the highly qualified requirements of No Child Left Behind.  Parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of their children's classroom teachers.  They may request information on:

  • Whether the teacher is teaching the subject and grade levels in which he/she is qualified and licensed.
  • Whether the teacher is not highly qualified but is teaching in an emergency where qualifications have been set aside temporarily.
  • What degrees and certification the teacher holds and in what subject areas.
  • Whether the child receives services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.