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Welcome to the Annual Title I Informational Parents’ Meeting. Introductions. Title I Teacher’s: Mrs. Karaffa/Mrs. Coljohn Principal: Ms. Scafidi Title I Coordinator: Mrs. Yeager Literacy Specialist: Mrs. Burke. Purpose of Title One.
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Introductions • Title I Teacher’s: Mrs. Karaffa/Mrs. Coljohn • Principal: Ms. Scafidi • Title I Coordinator: Mrs. Yeager • Literacy Specialist: Mrs. Burke
Purpose of Title One • To identify areas which may be difficult for children • Provide instruction and support • Help the children succeed
What is Title I ? • Federally funded program • Reading and Math supplemental intervention program • Based on Free and or Reduced lunches a building receives • And based how a building does on their proficiencies
Is Title Special Ed? • NO!!! Title One is not special education. • It is an individualized, supplemental instruction that reinforces skills already taught in the regular instructional program.
Why small groups? • It’s on a more individualized basis. • Children feel more at ease to take risks. • Children get more opportunities to answer questions and feel successful and gain self confidence that carries over into the regular classroom.
How did your child qualify for Title I ? • Reading: DIBELS = Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills- this measures early literacy development • Teacher and/or Principal Recommendations • Recommendations from the previous year’s teacher
Title I Program • Kindergarten, First, Second, Third • Reading pull out • First – Third: 35 minutes a day, 4/5 days a week • Kindergarten: 35 minutes a day, 4/5 days a week • Differentiated Learning: Books, letter play, sentence writing, word wall words, word patterns, picture and word sorts, and reviewing letter sounds and letter names. • Different Reading Strategies: Predict, Questions, Clarify for Phonics, Clarify for an Idea,Summarize • Kindergarten: Early Reading Intervention • 1st - 3rd : My Sidewalks Series
Title I Folders: • Reading/Sight Words Logs. • Folders –(Reading, Poetry, Letter Play) • Communications: Newsletters, Title I Family Events
Parent Involvement This is an important component… together we can make a difference. Some ideas… • Polar Express, Christmas Around the World • Bingo for Books • End of the year party • Any Suggestions???
How can you help your child? • Have your child read everyday: 15/20 minutes a night. • Review sight words, vocabulary words, and letter names and letter sounds. • When reading …ask your child questions, stop and predict what is next, have them summarize in their own words, and have them clarify for phonics.
Questions or Concerns • Please feel free to visit our classroom. • Be sure to call ahead so that we are ready for you. • Call or send a note
THANK YOU FOR COMING! • Keep Reading! • Practice Math Facts!
Contact Information • e-mail: • karaffak@parmacityschools.org • coljohnl@parmacityschools.org • call: • School office 885-2338 (8:30-3:45)