Title 1

Ossipee Central School is a Pre-K through 6th grade school located in Ossipee, New
Hampshire. According to the 2023 census the town of Ossipee has a population of
4,567. Ossipee Central School is one of six elementary schools in the Governor
Wentworth Regional School District with an enrollment of 289 students. The Governor
Wentworth Regional School District has one middle school with grades 7-8 and one
high school grades 9-12. The Ossipee Central School (OCS) has a diverse economic
population with 55% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. 5% of our student
population are considered homeless and 22% are identified with an educational
disability. OCS has 47 professional educators, 26 paraprofessionals, and 1.6
administrators. The principal is beginning her 8th school year at OCS. The school
district also has a district Director of Curriculum shared by all the schools.

The Ossipee Central School staff continues to analyze the information obtained through
Parent Evaluations and Parent Surveys. In addition, student achievement data as
measured annually by the NH state assessment and Edmentum diagnostic assessment
for grades 3-6 are collected and analyzed for reading and mathematics along with
progress monitoring results. Students in grade K-6 participate in the Acadience reading
assessment and progress monitoring throughout the year. Students in grade K-2
participate in the Acadience mathematics and students in grades 1 and 2 participate in
the Edmentum diagnostic mathematics assessments and progress monitoring. Based
on the results students are placed in tiered intervention. Results of these assessments
have a direct impact on student instruction. All Kindergarten through third graders are

administered the Acadience Assessment by a reading specialist at the beginning of
each school year to determine if they are at risk of dyslexia. At risk students receive
interventions once the assessments have been completed and are progress monitored
for the remainder of the school year.

Ossipee Central School uses the IMSE Science of Reading program for grades K-3 and
Guided Reading for grades 4-6 to meet the diverse needs of students. IMSE (Institute
for Multi-Sensory Education) uses a Science of Reading approach that is a sequential,
multi-sensory approach to teach literacy. The program breaks reading and writing into
smaller skills and builds on them. Guided reading is small group reading instruction
designed to provide differentiated teaching that supports students in developing reading
proficiency. Given that 47% in grade 3, 70% in grade 4, 74% in grade 5, and 55% in
grade six were at or above the 50th percentile for their grade level in Reading
(Edmentum Spring 2025 diagnostic), 32% of third graders, 44% of fourth graders, 45%
of fifth graders, and 33% of sixth graders were proficient or above on the NH SAS ELA
summative assessment Spring 2025, and 68% of Kindergarteners, 48% of first graders,
52% of second graders, 44% of third graders, 49% of fourth graders, 32% of fifth
graders, and 73% of sixth graders met or exceeded their grade level expectations on
the January/February 2025 Acadience Assessment, OCS will continue to implement the
IMSE Science of Reading program and Fountas and Pinnell Guided Classroom
resource with fidelity to supplement our reading curriculum for students grades 1-6.
Professional development is ongoing and will continue to strengthen teachers reading
instruction. Reading Specialists are also Reading Coaches. They assist and train
teachers in best practices in reading to provide differentiated instruction and
interventions to assure student success.
Given that 43% in grade 3, 74% in grade 4, 45% in grade 5, and 82% in grade six
(Winter 2025 score) were at or above the 50 th percentile for their grade level in
Mathematics (Edmentum Spring 2025 diagnostic), 37% of third graders, 47% of fourth
graders, 26% of fifth graders, and 53% of sixth graders were proficient or above on the
NH SAS Mathematics summative assessment Spring 2025, and 56% of
Kindergarteners, 52% of second graders, 11% of third graders, and 38% of fourth
graders, 19% of fifth graders, and 28% of sixth graders were proficient or higher on the
Universal Screener for Number Sense, OCS will continue to implement the Eureka Math
program, called Eureka Squared to address the mathematics standards at each grade
level K-6. OCS will continue to hire a mathematics specialist for the third year in a row
to provide intervention to students as well as training and modeling for teachers in
grades K-6. Students are immersed in methods that promote understanding and
mastery of math concepts and applying these to problem solving. Instruction is
individualized for each student with pre, and post testing done on a regular basis. Staff
meetings and in-service professional development sessions often focus on best
instructional practices in reading and mathematics. The Title I mathematics specialist

will provide additional support to students in the classroom that are identified by the
data team to have significant mathematical needs. The Forefront Universal Screener
for Number Sense software will analyze data, help create intervention groups and
communicate with parents the progress of their students. The OCS data team will also
continue researching specific mathematics progress monitoring tools in addition to
Edmentum to help inform the research-based intervention programs being utilized to
meet the needs of students.

Each teacher is expected and required to use student learning and demographic data
when planning their instruction for each child. Upon entering Ossipee Central School,
Reading Assessments are given to each student including those who may be homeless,
from migrant families or those in foster care. This is done repeatedly to ensure progress
over time. Students are evaluated using the Acadience Assessment, Edmentum
diagnostic assessment, and/or NH SAS interim assessment. Using the results of
diagnostic assessment, Progress Monitoring and other classroom assessments,
students are placed in a schoolwide tiered system to prevent and address areas of
need. The data team, comprised of classroom teachers, special education teachers,
Title I specialists, counselors, and administration meet quarterly to ensure all students
are receiving tiered instruction with interventions facilitated by classroom teachers or
specialists.

During Open House, teachers and specialists are available to meet with families to
discuss and answer questions about the Reading and Math programs at OCS. Each
year a Title I Annual Meeting is held. A Title I Parent Advisory Group, which is
integrated into the Parent Teacher Organization at OCS, meets throughout the year to
review survey and evaluation results, review and revise, as needed, the required forms
and gather input for the Title I program for the following year. The group plans parent
involvement activities for the year based on parent input. Required forms are included in
the Parent/Student Handbook. Parent Surveys and the Learning Compact are included
in the Handbook and sent home with students for easy return back to school. Student
progress is communicated to parents at least six times during the year via Progress
Reports and Standards Based Report Cards. Parents and students in grades K-6 have
access to progress via the Jump Rope Portal. Parents are encouraged to attend Title I
and school events.
Parents will be invited to participate in Title I nights such as math night to learn how the
math curriculum is taught at OCS and suggestions for parents to help their children at

home. Other nights in the past have included reading, writing and emotions nights.
These are always very well attended and informative.

Professional staff within the Governor Wentworth Regional School District set
professional goals and Student Learning Objectives that are directly linked to district
goals and student needs. Each year, professional staff are expected to reflect on their
progress towards meeting their goals twice during the year. Every three years, the
professional staff are required to share their portfolios with a colleague and/or building
administrators. Ongoing professional development focused on reading, math,
social/emotional learning, Responsive Classroom Management styles and book talks
are tied to the District Master Plan. These professional development opportunities are
developed based on staff survey responses regarding professional development needs
and evaluated via staff input.

Ossipee Central School is the home base for students enrolled in the District's
Integrated Preschool Program. Students from the district preschools, as well as those
attending private preschool programs in the area, are encouraged to visit the
school/kindergarten classes in the spring. Transition meetings continue to be held with
parents as necessary. The Kindergarten registration process is completed in the spring
with an in-person registration process where students and parents will be invited prior to
school this year to be screened and limited tour of the school building. The local
Headstart Program invites staff from elementary schools to attend a parent meeting
regarding the transitioning of their students and families to the public-school
environment.

All the core academic teachers and instructional paraprofessionals working at OCS
meet the highly qualified requirements. Each staff member hired is required to have
three written letters of reference and then checked with a follow-up phone call. They
also must provide the district with their college/university transcripts and certifications.

Students have the opportunity to attend a well-structured after school program each
weekday that includes academic support, enrichment activities and transportation.
Ossipee Central School also offered an educationally based Summer School Program,

meeting three days per week from 8:00 to 11:30am for five weeks. Students received
services in reading, writing, and mathematics as identified through the data team.
OCS is always continuing to identify ways to meet the needs of students and families.
Additional time for tutoring either before or after school is a way to enhance academic
growth. Our Outreach Counselor provides outreach services to families to help ensure
that the basic needs of students are met and provides online support to parents when
needed. This will continue to occur, and OCS will offer a series of parenting classes to
enhance the basic needs of students and support to parents. The district’s Homeless
Liaison works with families of students who are considered homeless to ensure they are
afforded the support necessary to benefit from all educational opportunities. Those
students continue to receive priority academic and social emotional services at OCS
through Title I and counseling services.

 

These parent/guardian engagement guidelines were developed by the Title I Advisory Group at Ossipee Central School.  This information will be made available annually to all parents and guardians.

Yearly, through surveys, program evaluations, and parent feedback, Ossipee Central School will:

• involve parents/guardians in the development of the school-wide Title I program.

• encourage strong family involvement in school improvement efforts.

• coordinate Title I family events that overlap other school activities.

• develop and carry out, or present, educational events for parents/guardians.

At Ossipee Central School we will:

• hold an Annual Meeting each year to inform families about the school-wide program, explain their parental rights, and ask for their involvement.

• encourage a partnership between home and school to support student achievement.

• ensure that all parents/guardians receive the “Parents Right To Know” document outlining the process for parents to follow while obtaining information about the qualifications of school staff.

• encourage parents/guardians and students to sign the Learning Compact on an annual basis.

• notify families in advance of meetings or events in writing, by telephone, text and/or by email.

• provide childcare and/or transportation to families as needed.

• send home program evaluations annually to parents and guardians.

• assure that parents/guardians have input into the program for the following year.

• provide access to curriculum and assessment information on an annual basis.

• educate staff on the importance of family involvement.

• ensure that information is sent to families in an understandable format.

revised 3/24

 

The Title I Learning Compact found below was developed by Ossipee Central School parents and staff as mandated by federal requirements associated with Title I.  Title I provides Ossipee Central School with federal funds that are used to support your child’s education.  Research shows that in successful schools, students, families, and staff communicate and work together to help ensure the success of each student.  

Please review this Learning Compact with your child(ren) and return the signed copy to your child’s classroom teacher.  Thank you for helping to create a balance between student motivation, parent involvement, and solid academic instruction.  

We value your opinion!  Please contact Andrea Fournier, Ossipee Central School Principal at 603.539.4589 or Linda Perrow, Title I Project Manager at 603.569.0221 with any input you have regarding this Compact.

reviewed 3/24

 

Website will be updated soon. 

NH DOE Report Card

Title I Complaint Procedure

In the Governor Wentworth Regional School District, every effort is made to resolve conflict at the building level.  If a Title I related issue is not resolved within the school, and the individual feels a violation of a federal statute or regulation has occurred, they may initiate the following complaint procedure:

1. The individual speaks directly with the staff person involved (if applicable).

2. If not satisfied, the individual notifies the building level administrator of the issues surrounding the complaint.

3. If the individual continues to feel federal requirements are not being met, a Complaint Form is completed.  The GWRSD Title I Complaint Forms may be obtained in each school office, at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, or on the school and district website.  Once the form is complete it is forwarded to:

Erin Daggett, Title I Project Manager

Kingswood Regional High School

396 South Main Street

Wolfeboro, NH 03894

603-569-2055

4.  The individual meets with the Title I Project Manager to discuss his/her concern in an attempt to resolve the complaint.

5.  If the complaint is not resolved, the Title I Project Manager forwards the written Complaint Form to the Superintendent of Schools.

6.  The Superintendent, or his/her designee, investigates the complaint and contacts the individual initiating the complaint.

7.  If the complaint is not mediated, the Superintendent contacts the School Board Chair to have the issue placed on the agenda of the next scheduled School Board Meeting.

8. Should the complaint remain unresolved, the School Board must forward the written complaint  within 30 days of their decision to:

Melinda Pfaff

New Hampshire Department of Education

25 Hall Street - Granite State College

Concord, NH 03301

 9. At this point, the Complaint Procedure in place at the New Hampshire Department of Education will be implemented.  To access the New Hampshire Department of Education Complaint Policy, please access the following link and scroll to the bottom of the page:

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed200.html