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Seaford School District Annual Parent Meeting

Seaford School District Annual Parent Meeting. Title I Funding and Programs Parent Meeting. Agenda Title I Program Presentation Document Review Parent Involvement Policy Parent Complaint Procedure Questions. Title I Overview.

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Seaford School District Annual Parent Meeting

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  1. Seaford School District Annual Parent Meeting

  2. Title I Funding and Programs Parent Meeting Agenda Title I Program Presentation Document Review Parent Involvement Policy Parent Complaint Procedure Questions

  3. Title I Overview • All six schools in the Seaford School District are Title I schools. Each school operates a school-wide Title I program. • Largest federally funded program supporting fair, equal and significant opportunity for all children to obtain a high quality education. Title I provides federal funding to schools based on the number of impoverished and educationally deprived students based on U.S. Census data. • Title I funds are used by schools to improve academic achievement of all students.

  4. How are funds used? • School-wide program allow for the education of all students in high poverty schools (over 40%) to be supported by Title I funds. • Title I funds are spent based on strategies that are outlined in each school’s Success Plan, which is developed by school, parent and community partnerships. • The plan is developed by completing a comprehensive needs assessment for each school, selecting research-based strategies and evaluating the results being obtained.

  5. Curriculum • At the secondary level, a variety of programs are used to meet the needs of students and expectations of instructional courses. All courses are currently being aligned to the Common Core State Standards. • Reading • Math: Connected Mathematics Program • Science: DE Science Coalition Units of Instruction • Social Studies: DE Social Studies Coalition Units of Instruction

  6. Proficiency Requirements for DCAS- Original Model

  7. Proficiency Requirements for DCAS- Growth Model

  8. Proficiency Requirements For DCAS • “Growth Model” • 2010-2011 School Year • ELA Target Score = 150 • Math Target Score = 147 • 2011-2012 School Year • ELA Target Score = 199.5 • Math Target Score =198.9 • 2012-2013 School Year • ELA Target Score = • Math Target Score = • 2013-2014 School • ELA Target Score = ?? • Math Target Score = ??

  9. Parent Involvement Policies • The district parental involvement policy was developed in 2009-2010 school year with the input of parents. The goal is to provide measures and means to promote parental involvement. • Each school will have a finalized policy specific to that school. Parent input into the development of this plan is critical.

  10. Parent Rights • As a parent of a student attending a Title I school, you have the following rights: • You can schedule regular meetings with your child’s teachers or school administrators • You can obtain information on the level of achievement of your child on each state academic assessment • You can obtain certain information on the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher and paraprofessional providing services to your child • You can file a complaint to the State of Delaware Department of Education if you believe the Seaford School District is or has violated federal laws or regulations: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/200/258.shtml#TopOfPage

  11. District & School Requirements • Inform you about schools meeting AYP—schools are no longer rated based on DCAS scores. • Inform you about programs occurring in the school that may benefit your child. (Free tutoring from private companies is no longer provided) • Provide you with opportunities to be involved in school and district improvement efforts, including improvement planning. • Provide timely notices to you if your child has been assigned to or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.

  12. District & School Requirements:Continued • Provide you with the school’s parental involvement policy and school/parent compact and post them on the school website. • Make notifications in other languages for the parents of limited English proficient students, including how these parents can be involved, and how they can help their children achieve at high levels. • Have an annual meeting where you can learn more about your rights and ask questions about Federal Law and our programs.

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