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Title I - Right to Know

 

West Hanover Elementary School

7740 Manor Drive

Harrisburg, PA 17112

717-657-3210

 

Emily Gainor

Principal

Parent Right to Know Information as Required by The Elementary and Secondary  Education Assistance (ESEA) [Section 1112(e)(1)(A)] and the Every Student Succeeds  Act [Section 1112(e)(1)(A)] 

 

Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s):  

Your child attends West Hanover Elementary School, which receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout the school year, we will be  providing you with important information about this law and your child’s education.  This letter lets you know about your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child.  

At West Hanover Elementary, we are very proud of our teachers and feel they are ready for  the coming school year and are prepared to give your child a high-quality education. As a  Title I school, we must meet federal regulations related to teacher qualifications as  defined in ESEA. These regulations allow you to learn more about your child’s teachers’  training and credentials. We are happy to provide this information to you. At any time,  you may ask: 

  • Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for the  grade level and subject he/she is teaching,  
  • Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through  which state qualifications were waived, and  
  • What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate  certificate and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration.  

You may also ask whether your child receives help from a paraprofessional. If your child  receives this assistance, we can provide you with information about the  paraprofessional’s qualifications.  

Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes  making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals meet applicable Pennsylvania  state requirements.  

If you have any questions about your child’s assignment to a teacher or paraprofessional,  please contact Emily Gainor at West Hanover at 717-657-3210 or email me at egainor@cdschools.org.  

Sincerely,  

Emily Gainor, Principal
West Hanover Elementary