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Join us for an informative Title I parent meeting where we will discuss Title I federal funds, parental involvement rights, the CIP plan, and more. Find out how Title I funds are used and get resources for students, teachers, and parents.
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Meeting Agenda • What are Title I Federal Funds? • What is the Parent Involvement Policy ? • What are your Parental InvolvementRights? • What’s in the Student Handbook? • What is a CIP Plan? • What is the School-Parent Compact?
What does it mean to be a Title I School? • Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… • Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards. • Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies • Conducting parental involvement meetings/trainings/activities • Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers
Title 1 Funds: How Are They Used? Parent Resources T.I.G.E.R. Books Planners Kindergarten and Pre-K Folders Wet Erase Board in Hall for Information Paper for Parent Information Wireless Microphone Portable P. A. System
Title 1 Funds: How Are They Used? Resources and Technology Viewsonic Interactive Boards Chromebooks Computers Early Learning Assessment Program for Pre-K Professional Development
Title 1 Funds: How Are They Used? Teacher Resources Instructional Assistant to Provide Additional Support to Students Classroom Supplies
Parental Involvement Plan • Revised Yearly in the Spring with a Group of Parents - Let me know if you would like to be involved. • Given at Meet and Greet • Monthly P.T.O. Meetings • Encourage Parent Volunteers • Parent Involvement Ideas - Posted on School Blog, Twitter, and Facebook • District Plan can be found in the Student Handbook Pages 38-40
Flexible Meeting Schedules • Before, during planning, or after school • Use e-mail, phone, notes in T.I.G.E.R. Books or planners • Parent Events • PTO Meetings • Lunch Visits • Parent Workshops
Student Handbook Review • Board policies concerning attendance, discipline, special education services, etc • Parents’ right to know (teacher qualifications) • Last page IMPORTANT
Communication Is Key • Parent Survey • School Report Card • Test Results • PTO Meetings • School Blog/ Facebook/Twitter • Face to Face Meetings • Daily Interaction with Parents • Blackboard • I-Now Home Portal • District and School Website • Parent Calendar of Events • Friday Folders • School Sign • Teacher Notes
What is the ACIP? • The ACIP is our school’s Annual Continuous Improvement Plan and includes: • A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data • Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students • Professional Development Needs • Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget • The School’s Parental Involvement Plan • Input from Faculty and Parents • We encourage parentsto be involved in the development of this plan. Please let me know if you would like to be on this committee
CIP Goals 2018-2019 • Each year we select goals for our students to better increase our academic rigor Goal #1 Improve proficiency in reading Goal #2 Improve math proficiency Goal #3 Improve school attendance by increasing student engagement
What is the School-Parent Compact? • The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement • Kept in T.I.G.E.R. Book or Student Binder • Revised Yearly in the Spring with a Group of Parents - Let me know if you would like to serve on this committee. • School-Parent Compact will be sent home with you today when you visit your child’s classroom. • Make sure you and your child read it before signing it.
How is the evaluation of the LEA Parental Involvement Plan Conducted? • Evaluation Requirements • Title I Survey - Spring • Analyze Content and Effectiveness of the current plan • Identify Barriers to parental involvement • Data/Input may include… • Parent Survey (Required) • Focus Groups • Parent Advisory Committees • How the evaluation informs next year’s plan
Accessibility • Participation of LEP Parents • Parents with Disabilities • Parents of Migratory Children • Parents in need of an Interpreter- please let us know • Student handbook provides parent with information regarding available services.
Who are the parent leaders at my school? • Cheryl Moore - PTO President • Brian Hutton - PTO Vice President • Kimberly Morgan - Secretary • Katie Campbell - Treasurer
Secrets to a Great Year • Have your child here on time everyday. • Check bookbags, planners, T.I.G.E.R. books, and planners. • Ask about homework. It lets you know what kids are doing in class. • Monitor your child’s progress through: INOW Parent Portal, Friday Folders, Progress Reports, Report Cards • Sign everything sent home and return it promptly. • Keep in touch with the teacher through notes, email, phone, Remind, and conferences. • Get involved - Volunteer, join PTO, Have lunch