Program Components and Support Services
Early Childhood Title I Programs use Title I funds, in whole or in part, to improve cognitive, health, and social emotional outcomes for eligible children prior to entering kindergarten. The program is designed to prepare eligible children with the prerequisite skills and dispositions for learning that will enable them to benefit from later school experiences.
The Clark County School District Early Childhood Title I Program provides a high quality learning environment and is comprised of the following components and support services:
Components
- Highly qualified early childhood licensed teacher
- Highly qualified teacher/family aide
- Half day program: AM-2.5 hours with breakfast; PM-2.5 hours with lunch
- Direct and student initiated instruction focused on mastery of NV Pre-K Content Standards
- Teacher-student ratio – 20:2
- 1 teacher, 1 teacher/family aide
- Minimum number of students: 18-20 per session
- Ongoing observation, screening, and assessment with progress reports 3 times per year
Services
- Title I school nurses provide hearing, vision and dental screening
- School health services
- Referral services
- Assess to an Early Childhood Social Worker
- Social Work referrals and other services to students enrolled in the program
- Nutritious meals are provided
