Question – Why is it that all teachers working in a title one school, regardless of it they work with title one designated kids, get a big bonus and the title one aides, who help immensely to run the classrooms and wherever needed, get no part of it. It is very frustrating to do all that we do and not be acknowledged as the teachers are.
Response – We value the work of para educators and recognize that they make great contributions to student achievement. The Title I Stipend / Incentive is allowed by federal law to recruit and retain licensed educators in Title I schools. Unfortunately the law does not allow these types of incentives to non-licensed staff.
Thanks to our Title I Director for his assistance in responding to this question.