Title1
Catherine Pavao, Director of Teaching and Learning - Elementary
Catherinepavao@dartmouthschools.org
What is Title I?
Title I provides federal dollars for supplemental educational opportunities to help children meet the State's challenging content and performance standards. Dartmouth Public Schools has a School Wide Title I Program.
The goal of Title 1 is to ensure a high-quality education for every child, by providing extra help to students who need it most. Title I has three primary objectives:
- to improve student achievement for all participating children
- to improve staff development
- to improve parental and community involvement
Title 1 funds are distributed to districts and individual school based on the number of low-income families served. However, once a school qualifies for Title 1 funds, academic need, not economic status, determines which students receive extra services. Title 1 funds are intended to supplement (add to), not replace, state and federal funds.
For more information visit the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education or contact the Dartmouth Public Schools Title I director.
Please click here for Title I Evaluation SY 2021-2022.
How can I help maintain Dartmouth's Title I Program
Title I funding is based on the district-wide poverty percentage, which is calculated with the Free & Reduced Price Lunch data. Therefore, it is very important that all families complete a Free & Reduced Price Lunch Application, even if they think they will not qualify. Additional information and applications are available on our website and at the Administration Building on Bush Street. The applications are confidential, and students receiving Free & Reduced Price Lunch are not identified in any "public" way.
Title 1 Service Model
Dartmouth Public Schools Title I schools are George H. Potter School, James Quinn School and Joseph Demello. In accordance with federal and state regulations, Potter, Quinn and DeMello employ Math Coaches and Specialists. The coaches will work with teachers in Title I classrooms to assist with strengthening classroom math/literacy instruction, providing strategies and interventions for Title I students, and monitoring progress of students. At Joseph Demello School, Title I funds are used to purchase instructional supplies.
The Dartmouth Public Schools Title I model is a School-wide Program The primary goal is to ensure that all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, demonstrate proficient and advanced levels of achievement on state academic achievement standards. The School-wide Program maximizes the impact of Title I. Schoolwide programs use the approach of improving the entire school program with the intent of meeting the needs of those students who are failing or most at risk of failing to meet the state’s academic achievement standards. Students’ services will be the same as years past, Math Specialists will be working with small groups of students for targeted intervention. However, with a school-wide approach the groups can be more fluid. Parent Compact Letter Parent Involvement Policy Title I School Staff Listing
Quinn Title I Staff
Kelly Long
Hi Everyone! My name is Mrs. Long and I am a Math Specialist here at Quinn Elementary School where I work with students in a small group setting to offer additional support in math. This is my sixth year at Quinn and I am loving every minute of it! I have always been passionate about math, and I strive every day to instill some of that passion in my students.
I graduated from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where I earned my B.A. in Humanities and Social Sciences. I then attended Roger Williams University to earn my Master degree in Elementary Education. Most recently I earned my Advanced Professional Certificate from Lesley University in Mathematics Education.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and two dogs, as well as time at the beach!
Potter Title I Staff
Kristin Daggett Kristin Daggett has been a Math Specialist at Potter Elementary School since 2014. Prior to that her educational experience includes working as a Math Interventionist at the middle school level. Mrs. Daggett enjoys collaborating with her colleagues within the Dartmouth Public School district to support and teach all Dartmouth students in their learning. Mrs. Daggett likes to cook and bake in her spare time and spends many hours on the sidelines cheering on her soccer players. (Pictured on the right) Marie Duggan
Hi, my name is Mrs. Duggan and I have changed from a 4th grade classroom teacher to a math specialist at Potter School. I love math and helping others discover joy in math too! Now I get to work with students at all grade levels. I have taught Preschool through 4th grade. Potter School is my happy place. I live with my husband and three children and enjoy reading, doing logic puzzles and listening to music in my free time. ( Pictured on the left)
DeMello Title I Staff
Deb McGillick
My name is Ms. McGillick and I am a Math Specialist at the Joseph DeMello School where I work with students in a small group setting to offer additional support in math. This is my first year teaching in the Dartmouth Public School system and I am so excited to be part of this great team. Previously, I was an Instructional Math Coach for ten years. In the years prior, I was a classroom teacher for many different grade levels. I graduated with a masters degree in Elementary Education from the University of Dartmouth. Being a math specialist is my dream job! I love that I get to mathematize all day with my students and help to foster a love for learning math in them as well.
DeMello Title I Staff
Kelly D'Ambrosio
My name is Kelly D’Ambrosio and I am a Math Specialist at the Joseph DeMello School where I work with students in a small group setting to offer additional support in math.
I started teaching in the Dartmouth Public Schools system four years ago but have been teaching for over 25 years. When I first started teaching, I was a Grade 2 classroom teacher and then years later became an Instructional Math Coach. I graduated from the University of Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Elementary Education. I always loved teaching Math and therefore love being a Math Specialist. I hope to instill that love of Math with my students.