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Learn about Title I, a federal grant that provides extra resources and programs to improve education services for struggling students. Find out how students are chosen to receive Title I services and what is covered in reading and math. Discover ways to support your child's learning at home and get involved in parent activities throughout the year.
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Welcome to Title I Parent Orientation Meeting Fall 2017
What is Title I and How Does it Help Schools? • Federal grant providing extra money for children struggling in school. • Extra programs to improve regular education services • School day services, summer school, family resources and family events.
How are Students Chosen to Receive Title I Services? • Selection for services is according to student test data. • Student scores and goals are provided to parents through a Notice of Services letter. • Test data is monitored throughout the year to determine eligibility
Scholastic Reading I) Reading Selection Criteria • Gr. 7: • SRI: Proficient at end of Gr. 6 = 925 • Iready: Goal at end of Gr. 6 = 641 • Gr. 8: • SRI: Proficient at end of Gr. 7 = 970 • NWEA: Goal at end of Gr. 7 = 218
Scholastic Reading I) Math Selection Criteria Gr. 7: Iready 2: 6th Gr. Mid Year Goal = 514 Iready 3: 6th Gr. Year End Goal = 541 Gr. 8: NWEA 2: 7thGr. Mid Year Goal = 226 NWEA 3: 7thGr. Year End Goal = 229
What is Covered in Title I in Reading? Leveled Literacy Intervention Teacher Ms. Serratore
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) LLI is a small-group, supplementary literacy intervention. TheLLI systems are designed to work on these skills: • Comprehension • Vocabulary • Fluency • Phonics and Word Decoding • Writing • Test Taking
What Reading Tests are Used to Measure Student Progress During the Year? • Scholastic Computer Reading (SRI)Test 3 times/year • NWEA Computer Test 3 times/year • CBM Computer Comprehension Tests • CBM Computer Vocabulary Tests • Fluency Assessments
Scholastic Computer Test • Proficient for Gr. 7 = 970-1124 • Proficient for Gr. 8 = 1010-1189 What Reading Goals Should My Child Have? • Scholastic Reading Inventory Test • Proficient for Gr. 7 = Lexile 970-1124 • Proficient for Gr. 8 = Lexile 1010-1189
How Can I Help My Child At Home with Reading? • Read books at Child’s LexileLevel Required Reading Information www.mvsc.k12.in.us/media • Comprehension Questioning Strategies • Develop Vocabulary Skills
What is Covered in Title I During the School Day in Math? Pierce Math 180 Teachers Mr. Hoyle – 7thGrade Ms. Shelton – 8th Grade
Whole Class “Do Now!” • Small Group Rotations • Brain Arcade
What Math Tests are Used to Measure Student Progress During the Year? • Scholastic Computer Math (SMI)Test 3 times/year • NWEA Computer Test 3 times/year • Performance Tasks • mSkills assessment
Scholastic Computer Test • Proficient for Gr. 7 = 970-1124 • Proficient for Gr. 8 = 1010-1189 What Math Goals Should My Child Have?
Scholastic Computer Test • Proficient for Gr. 7 = 970-1124 • Proficient for Gr. 8 = 1010-1189 What Math Goals Should My Child Have?
How Can I Help My Child At Home with Math? • Brain Arcade • Practice Basic Skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) • Free Homework Hotline www.askrose.org/home.php Call: 1-877-ASK-ROSE • Math 180 Family Portal
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How Can I Find Out What My Child Needs to Work On? Title I Notice of Services SRI & SMI Reports Report Cards Parent Teacher Conferences September 28th and 29th January 18th and April 26th Skyward Online Access for Grades
Parent Involvement Policies & School- Home Compacts • Encourage parents and children to take an active role. • Rights are listed in the school parent involvement policy. • Compact outlines school and home responsibilities
Activities throughout the year include: • Title I Orientation Meetings (September) • Family Fun Night (November) • Parent Teacher Conferences September 28th and 29th, January 18th and April 26th • Spring Family Event (April) • Family Library Resources (Year Round)
Concern Procedures A written form may be completed by any individual or organization. This would be in the event that a federal or state law has been broken.
Online Resources Merrillville Community School Corporation http://merrillville.schoolwires.net Merrillville Title I Informationhttp://www.mvsc.k12.in.us/titlei/Indiana Department of Education Title Ihttp://www.doe.in.gov/TitleI/welcome.html
Questions? Please Contact Gr. 7 & 8 Reading Ms. Serratore650-5308 x. 6663 tserrator@mvsc.k12.in.us Gr. 7 Math Mr. Hoyle at 650-5308 x. 6673 mhoyle@mvsc.k12.in.us Gr. 8 Math Ms. Shelton at 650-5308 x. 6757 kshelton@mvsc.k12.in.us
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