School receiving Title I must exhaust all efforts to ensure their students are taught by individuals certified for the position(s) they teach in. This does not conflict with the fact that Charter schools are allowed up to 25% of their teachers to be uncertified for the positions they serve in. If this cannot be ensured the school must inform parents by sending “20 Day Letters.” Title I principals must also complete an attestation that confirms the certification statuses of their instructors and paraprofessionals.
Under Title I, certain staff are considered to be “Paraprofessionals.” Depending on their job duties, these staff are required to meet certain certification requirements. The SCDE Paraprofessionals webpage outlines who within a Title I School is considered to be a paraprofessional and the qualifications they must meet. We have also summarized this information into a Title I Paraprofessional FAQ
The purpose of holding an Annual Meeting is to educate your parents on their child’s education and how Title I can support them. Holding this meeting is a required part of receiving Title I funding.
Greenwood Charter Academy – ES
Lowcountry Connections Academy – ES
Midlands STEM Charter School – ES
Calhoun Falls Charter School – MS
Greenwood Charter Academy – MS
Lowcountry Connections Academy – MS
Midlands STEM Charter School – MS