Title I programs and services are provided for students who are below grade level as identified by District-adopted multiple state and local measures. The design and implementation of programs and services for these students are guided by the principles of the Response to Intervention (RTI) approach.  Diagnostic test are administered at the beginning of the school year to identify students' learning needs.  In-class programs include the use of research-based strategies for at-risk students (e.g., Thinking Maps and Write...from the Beginning strategies), supplemental intervention materials and programs (e.g., High Point and REWARDS), integration of technology (e.g., Accelerated Reader and Orchard), and expanded provision of individualized and small-group instruction by instructional assistants.  Students with intensive needs in reading and mathematics are placed in extended-time programs, including before/after-school programs and summer programs, to receive additional support.  Student progress is monitored and program effectiveness is measured with the use of both district-wide and teacher-generated assessments in an on-going manner.  Assessment data are examined and improvemnet steps are identified through the regularly-scheduled professional learning community activities.