Title 1

What is Title 1?

Title I is a federal program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) designed to provide financial assistance to schools with a high percentage of students from low-income families. This funding helps schools improve the academic achievement of disadvantaged students and close achievement gaps. Title I schools can use the funds for various programs, including school-wide initiatives or targeted support for specific students. 

Title 1 Goals

• 1 - Increase Attendance
  • Efforts - BHS part of ASD Attendance cohort
    • Focus of Freshmen
• 2 - Increase Graduation Rates
  • Efforts - Summer School, Credit Recovery, Tutoring
    • Focus on on-track Grade 9 to Seniors
• 3 - School Climate & Culture
  • Efforts - PBIS, Student Forum, Freshman Teams

Title 1 Compact Link

 

August 15, 2025

Dear Bartlett Parent

Under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the parents of students attending Title I schools have the right to request the professional qualifications of their children’s teachers. I can assure you that all teachers in the Anchorage School District meet strict state standards and are indeed qualified to teach, but you have the right also to ask for the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers: 

• Whether the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has issued an Alaska teacher’s certificate for the grade(s) and subject(s) he or she teaches. 
• Whether the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has decided that your child’s teacher can teach without being certified under state regulations because of special circumstances. 
• Whether the teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher. 
• Whether any classroom aides or other paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if they do, their qualifications. 

If you would like specific information about your child’s teacher or paraprofessional, please contact me. For general information about ESEA, please contact Zareena Clendaniel, Federal Programs Compliance Coordinator, for the school district at clendaniel_zareena@asdk12.org or 907-742-7819. I know you want the very best for your child. All of the educators in the Anchorage School District join me in wanting to make sure every child succeeds in school. We look forward to working with you to make sure all students get the quality education they deserve and all schools are successful. 

Sincerely, 

Val Baalerud

Bartlett Principal

As Always, Go Bears!