Title I is a
federally
funded program designed to
meet the needs of students primarily in the areas of language
arts, math and higher thinking
skills. Homeless children are eligible for
these services regardless of
where they attend school.
The
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) Title I Homeless Project shall provide
the means, motivation, and encouragement needed for homeless students
to reach their potentials as productive members of society in an
educational environment that treats all students with dignity and
respect.
The Outreach
Program
The outreach
program has outreach workers who are responsible for all the
schools in the district as well as an ever-growing number of public
charter schools. Outreach workers assist students and families with
enrollment and transportation procedures. As students are enrolled,
they are porvided with backpacks, supplies and school uniforms. Schools
that do not require uniforms are asked to assist students in visiting
the P.T.A. clothing bank for school-appropriate clothing.
Outreach workers are trained to provide a
continuum of wraparound services customized according to the specific
needs of the student. Health and mental health services are made
available through a weekly case review process. Students with these
special needs are referred to agencies who assign case workers.
Outreach also included after-school tutoring programs,
scholarship assistance, and caps and gowns for graduatring seniors.
Finally, outreach workers help schools keep track of homeless students
who may have irregular attendance. Home visits to families in
transitional situations are common.
Title I Homeless Project (505)256-8239
