Learning Support Programs
At Battle Ground Public Schools, we’re dedicated to helping every student succeed. Our Title I and LAP programs offer extra support for students who need it, focusing on reading in the primary grades, academic assistance in middle school, and graduation readiness in high school.
What are Title I and LAP?
Title 1, Part A is federal funding that helps schools provide extra academic support for students.
LAP (Learning Assistance Program) is state funding that supports similar services.
BGPS uses these funds primarily for K-4 reading intervention, plus targeted support in middle school and graduation support in high school.
Who can get support?
Services are for students who would benefit from additional time and instruction in order to meet grade-level goals. Schools use multiple measures (e.g. reading screeners, teacher input, and state/local assessments) to decide who will benefit most.
Services are free and do not replace regular classroom instruction.
Parent engagement
Professional qualifications of teachers and paraeducators
Parents of children attending Title I, Part A schools have the right to receive information about the qualifications of the educators who teach students’ core subjects – reading, English language arts and math. The same applies to paraprofessionals who provide instruction to students.
Resources
"What is Title 1, Part A?" OSPI brochures
English – Russian – SpanishLearn more about the Learning Assistance Program on OSPI
Learn more about closing educational achievement gaps (Title 1, Part A)
Ways to support reading at home
Read together daily (10-20 minutes)
Ask questions about the story (who, what, where, why)
Practice letter sounds and sign words sent by your student's school
Use reading apps or links recommended by your teacher
Reading & Phonics learning links
YouTube learning links
The reading program has helped my student gain confidence and reading skills he has needed to be successful in his classroom. - parent of a student using LAP services
Frequently asked questions
Contact information
Citizen complaint against Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
A citizen complaint is a statement that OSPI has violated a federal or state law or regulation that applies to a federal program. Anyone can file a complaint; there is no special form. Learn more.