Title I

Dutch Clark Digital Online at Paragon is a Title I School

What does that mean for me?

It means that we receive Federal Funding (approximately $480k for the 2024-2025 school year) to support our students due to our high population of families who qualify for free or reduced lunch. 

How is that money spent?

We use it to fund additional positions to support engagement, attendance, course completion and graduation rate, including Instructional Interventionists, Online Advocates, Career Coaches and a Concurrent Enrollment Liaison. We also purchase technology platforms such as Panorama, ALEKS Math, Reading Plus and others for students to use, Makerspace equipment, and other hands-on activities to engage students. 

What else does it mean?

It means that parents have the right to request information on a teacher's qualifications including their state licensing criteria, status, certification, highly qualified content areas, and the certifications of paraprofessionals, etc.

How can parents be involved?

Parents can join our School Accountability Committee, Family Engagement Committee, and participate in Family Engagement Events.  All parents can attend and participate in family onboarding to learn specific ways to be involved. 

Who can I contact if I have more questions?

Rich Mestas, Principal: richard.mestas@pueblod60.org

Julie Shue, Assitant Principal, julie.shue@pueblod60.org

Katie Nickelson, Counselor, Title I Engagement Coordinator katie.nickelson@pueblod60.org