Anser Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities and is guided by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex, gender or gender identity which includes sexual harassment and misconduct in education programs or activities.
Title IX (Volume 34, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 106) states that: No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
To view the entire discrimination policy, click here. Please email Sarah Swenson if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Title IX policy or to file a report. Reports can be filed during any time of day regardless of Anser’s scheduled business hours using the coordinator’s phone number or email.
Anser Charter School Title IX Coordinator:
For more information regarding the training for the Title IX Coordinate and staff, click here.
Conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following:
Anser Charter School takes violation of Title IX seriously and wants to ensure that students and staff are in a safe and engaging place to be IB. Individuals have the right to file a complaint using the Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form 3085F2 or to directly contact the Office of Civil Rights (OCR link)
Title I began in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson as part of his “War on Poverty.” It is named for Title I, Section A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Since 1965 it has been amended several times, most recently by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed by President Barack Obama in 2015.
Title I money is given to districts/schools with a high percentage of children from low-income families. Schools are responsible for using the money to help ensure that all students meet challenging state academic standards.
Sage receives Title I money and operates as a Targeted Assistance Program. This means that the money is used to provide help to students identified as most at risk of not meeting academic standards.
A child attending a Title I school may receive assistance in reading or math from a Title I teacher or assistant. The Title I program works closely with the classroom teacher and other programs in a school to help all children be successful in reading and math. Children also benefit from the training teachers receive or curriculum materials that are paid for with Title I funds.
In a Targeted Assistance Program, students most at risk of not meeting challenging state academic standards are identified for additional help in reading or math. An individual student’s eligibility for free or reduced lunch doesn’t make him or her eligible or not eligible for this extra academic support.
The United States Department of Education publication “Understanding the Every Student Succeeds Act” provides information about the flexibility granted to states and school districts in how to meet the federal law’s requirements
The Department of Education’s Title I has a description of Title I and links to more information.
The State of Idaho Title I-A: Improving Basic Programs site provides information on school performance under Title I and other details about the program, including parent involvement.
For students or families experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity you may reach out to Kiely Prouty for more information regarding resources and support.
