POCOMOKE, Md. - Two Maryland elementary schools have been named National Title I Distinguished Schools for the 2011-2012 school year, including one right here on the Eastern Shore. Pocomoke Elementary School in Worcester County and Sandalwood Elementary School in Baltimore County are among the Title I schools from across the U.S. that will be honored by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Association of State Title I Directors in a special ceremony in Seattle, Washington, this coming January.
The Maryland State Board of Education added their congratulations during today's Board meeting. Local educators shared information about their schools during the meeting.
"Pocomoke and Sandalwood have placed an emphasis on strengthened instruction that has really paid off for their students," said Interim State Superintendent of Schools Bernard Sadusky. "The students, teachers, and administrators at these schools deserve the national recognition they are receiving."
Title I is the largest federal aid program in K-12 education. Schools use Title I funds to improve the education of all students in high poverty areas. MSDE administers Maryland's Title I program and nominated the two schools after a thorough review of student achievement data based on the Maryland School Assessments.
Pocomoke Elementary in Pocomoke City scored the highest in Category 1-exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years. The school serves a diverse population of 402 students, benefiting from a supportive school community, strong data collection and analysis, and a vibrant character education program.
"Pocomoke and Sandalwood have placed an emphasis on strengthened instruction that has really paid off for their students," said Interim State Superintendent of Schools Bernard Sadusky. "The students, teachers, and administrators at these schools deserve the national recognition they are receiving."
Title I is the largest federal aid program in K-12 education. Schools use Title I funds to improve the education of all students in high poverty areas. MSDE administers Maryland's Title I program and nominated the two schools after a thorough review of student achievement data based on the Maryland School Assessments.
Pocomoke Elementary in Pocomoke City scored the highest in Category 1-exceptional student performance for two or more consecutive years. The school serves a diverse population of 402 students, benefiting from a supportive school community, strong data collection and analysis, and a vibrant character education program.
Sandalwood Elementary in the Essex area of Baltimore County scored the highest in Category 2-closing the achievement gap between student groups. Sandalwood serves 520 students that include a wide array of populations, including English Language Learners (11 percent of the population). The staff benefits from a variety of professional development opportunities.
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