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Conroe ISD Parent Involvement. 2013 Dr. Pam Zoda Director of Federal Programs, Compliance & Grants. What is Title I?. Purpose
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Conroe ISD Parent Involvement 2013 Dr. Pam Zoda Director of Federal Programs, Compliance & Grants
What is Title I? • Purpose • Provide additional resources to assist schools to ensure that all children are provided a high quality education that will enable all children to exceed the performance standards.
What is Title I? • Qualification • All Title I schools must have at least 35% of the campus student population identified as coming from low income households according to the student’s eligibility for the free and reduced lunch program.
Title I Schools • Anderson Elementary • Armstrong Elementary • Austin Elementary • Creighton Elementary • Ford Elementary • Glen Loch Elementary • Giesinger Elementary • Houser Elementary • Houston Elementary • Milam Elementary • Oak Ridge Elementary • Reaves Elementary • Rice Elementary • Runyan Elementary • San Jacinto Elementary • Bozman Intermediate • Cryar Intermediate • Grangerland Intermediate • Travis Intermediate • Wilkinson Elementary
Title I Funding • Teacher Training • Instructional materials • Additional teachers & paraprofessionals • Tutorials for students • Parent involvement activities
Parent Involvement Policy • The district and Title I campuses should update and approve the Parent Involvement Policy each year with the input of parents. • All campuses must communicate this policy to parents.
Statement of Purpose • Conroe ISD is committed to excellence. • The District will develop and maintain a partnership with students, parents, and teachers. • Our goal is to create an atmosphere where all students in the district succeed.
Meeting for Parents • A meeting for parents will be held to provide information about grade appropriate expectations. • Schools will also provide campus specific Title I program information to the parents of all students.
The Home-School Compact(Required for all Title I Campuses) • Be developed jointly with parents and students. • Describe responsibilities of students, parents, and the school. • Convey the importance of establishing ongoing communication. • Address Student Performance.
Matching Programs to the Needs • The school will assess the needs of parents and children in the community. • Programs will be created or refined to match the expressed needs at each campus. • Parents will be notified of parent education opportunities.
Staff/Parent Communications • Teachers and staff will be encouraged to communicate in a timely manner. • Parents will be encouraged to take the initiative. • Notices in English and Spanish will be sent home when necessary.
Contacts Campus specific Title I Information Contact your campus principal District Title I Information Contact Dr. Pam Zoda 936-709-7746 pzoda@conroeisd.net