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Title I Parent Orientation

Title I Parent Orientation. Greenland Central School 2013-14. Welcome and Introductions. Title I Project Manager and Reading Specialist- Vickie Canner: Certified Teacher,B.S. Elementary Education and M.Ed. in Reading, Framingham State College Title I Tutors

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Title I Parent Orientation

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  1. Title I Parent Orientation Greenland Central School 2013-14

  2. Welcome and Introductions • Title I Project Manager and Reading Specialist- Vickie Canner: Certified Teacher,B.S. Elementary Education and M.Ed. in Reading, Framingham State College Title I Tutors 1. Deb Perlowski: (K-2) Experienced Tutor, B.S. Education, Plymouth State College 2. Jessica Richardson: (Jr.High) Certified teacher, B.A. UNH, Professional Photographer 3. Sarah Hall: (3-4) Certified teacher, M.Ed. UNH (L.O.A./Ms.Simons) 4. Ann Cole: (3-4) Certified teacher, M.Ed. UNH (Substitute for Ms.Hall) 5. Kara Barnes: (Homework Club) GCS Kindergarten Teacher 6. Beth Kendall: (Homework Club) GCS Media Assistant, B.A. Psychology, Plymouth State College

  3. TEAM TITLE

  4. What is Title I? • Federally funded program • Allocation based on free and reduced lunch(75%) combined with income level (25%) • Provides services to students based on academic need regardless of income level

  5. Who is Eligible for Title I Services? • Targeted Assistance School • Criteria of Eligibility-rank order • Standardized Test Scores • Informal Test Scores • Teacher Recommendation-classroom performance • Other factors • Reading/Math/or Both • Students in K-6 (depending on funding and priority)

  6. Criteria for Eligibility Student Name:___________________________________Date___________ Grade:___________Teacher:________________________D.O.B.__________ Eligibility Category:___________________________ Standardized Test Scores Points_________ Name of test__________________________________________________ Reading (%) ________ Math (%)___________ Low Average 30-39% 5 points Low-Below Average 20-29% 10 points Below Average 0-19% 15 points STATE TESTING Partially Proficient 3 points Substantially Below Proficient 5 points Informal Assessments _____________________________ Points________ Severe deficiency 5 points Moderate deficiency 2 point Teacher recommendation based on classroom performance: Points ____ High Need-5 points, Moderate Need-3 points, Low Need-2 points ESOL, Special Ed., 504, Former Title I participant (3 points each)Points_____ Homeless (automatic qualification) Points 15 TOTAL POINTS________ Priority for Title I Services Eligibility determined by a “High Priority Rating” Moderate-Low Priority students will be considered on space or needs available basis High priority 15 plus Points Moderate priority 7-14 Points Low priority 0-6 Points DOES OR DOES NOT MEET ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TITLE I SERVICES

  7. Description of Title I Services Reading (Content Areas) Math Writing Homework Club and Study Skills Block (3-6) (5-6)

  8. Model for Services Primary Grades • In class support 2-3 times a week per area of eligibility • Pull-out help 1-2 times a week as needed • “I Blocks” Upper Grades • In class support 2 times a week per area of eligibility • Pull-out as needed • RTI (3rd and 4th) • Homework Club 2 times a week • Study Skills Block 2 times a week • Jr. High H.W.Club 1-2 times a week

  9. Title I

  10. Communication • Parent Involvement Policy • Permission Slips • Parent/Student/Tutor Compact • Orientation Night • Parent-Teacher Conferences • Quarterly Progress Reports • Homework Club Guidelines and Procedures • Email access to all Title I Staff • Title I web page • Parents Make a Difference Newsletter • Parent Surveys and results • Old fashioned phone calls

  11. Homework Club and a quick consult with a parent and Title I Staffer, Mrs. Richardson!

  12. Program Confusion • Title I • Special Education • Reading Specialist • 504 Plans • RTI • UNH Seacoast Reads • Summer Success Program • Summer Session

  13. Title I Accountability 2012-13 Outcome Data Tested Out Made Gains • Kindergarten 25% 75% • First Grade 92% 8% • Second Grade 33% 66% • Third Grade 85% 15% • Fourth Grade 77% 23% • Fifth Grade 100% • Sixth Grade 100% • Seventh Grade 100% Outcome Data (based on last 3 years) Tested Out • Kindergarten-87% • First Grade-64% • Second Grade-69% • Third Grade-77% • Fourth Grade-70% • Fifth Grade-55% • Sixth Grade-60%

  14. Title I Parent Survey Results Areas of Strength: • Title I Staff • Positive experience • Helps student achievement • Service model suited to individual student • At Home Reading Program • Homework Club • Study Skills Block • Summer Success Program

  15. Comments and Thoughts • Declining allocations • N.H. Department of Education On-site Reviews-High Marks (2014) • Eligibility issues-academics vs. executive skills • Title I “lifers” • “Maintainers” on the cusp of eligibility • In-class vs. pull-out • Teacher/tutor collaboration (PLC) • Jr. High services • Finding time to make a difference • Individual goals • Summer Programs • Community Based Leveled Library-sign-up • Incentive Programs-”Club Cash” • Switching Homework Club Days-(Monday)

  16. Parent Involvement

  17. Unsolicited!

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