Bryant Elementary School Providing opportunities for services to all students in need. Title I

Amy Talbert Title I Reading Specialist Deidre Moore Title I Assistant Title I Staff for : 6/6/2016 2

Qualifications of Reading Specialist: –Master’s Degree, July 2009 Reading Specialist Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant –Bachelor’s Degree, May 2007 Elementary Education Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant –Certified by the Oklahoma State Dept. of Education Elementary Education Reading Specialist 6/6/2016 3

Qualifications of Title I Assistant: –Title I Assistants working in the Moore Public School District must be certified by the Oklahoma State Department of Education as a Paraprofessional. 6/6/2016 4

5 What is Title I? Title I is a federally funded program which allows students, who are experiencing academic difficulty, to receive extra help and individual attention during the school day with no extra cost to the parents.

How is Title I funded? The federal government provides funding to low- income school districts each year. School districts identify schools that are eligible to receive funds. Title I funds are used to provide the school with a certified Reading Specialist, purchase materials and supplies, provide parent involvement opportunities, and professional development for teachers. 6/6/2016 6

How did Bryant Elementary become a Title I school? The federal funding for Title I is based on the free and reduced lunch program within the school. However, students are not required to be on free or reduced lunch programs to be eligible for Title I services. 6/6/2016 7

Title I works to: Identify students most in need of educational help Set goals for improvement Measure student progress Develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction; including small group intervention and Test Prep. Involve parents in all aspects of the program. 6/6/2016 8

How are students selected for Title I? All students within the school are given multiple assessments throughout the school year. Their scores on these assessments determine their needs. 6/6/2016 9

When will my student attend Title I classes? We will provide added instruction for children based on their needs. The duration and frequency will be determined on their specific need. They will not miss any core classroom instruction time. 6/6/

Schoolwide Program: Schools can qualify for Schoolwide Title I programs where the funds and resources can benefit all students attending that school. Often, in these schools, the Title I teacher works with the regular education teacher to provide intervention for students as the need arises. Bryant’s Title I Program is a Schoolwide Program – this means ALL of our students are considered Title I students. 6/6/

What else does Title I do? Title I purchases resources and equipment and sends teachers to workshops to better serve the students of Bryant.

As a parent, you’re part of the Title I team! The parent-school compact states the goals and responsibilities of both parents and schools. –These will be sent home with students early in the school year. The parent involvement policy helps parents understand and take part in the school’s efforts. 6/6/

Parent Involvement Opportunities This year we will be having a variety of events for your family. Please look for invitations to be sent home with students. Volunteer to serve at a Title I school event!

The Goals of Title I: Identify individual student’s needs Provide small group instruction Evaluate with on-going assessments Cooperate and communicate with other staff members Encourage parent involvement through newsletters and parent meetings 6/6/

Our School Needs You! Learn about your Title I program Attend school events with your student Visit your student’s classroom(s) Volunteer to help Join PTA Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences (Fall and Spring) Keep teachers informed of events that might affect your student’s work or behavior 6/6/

Thank You for Attending!!! We know that you are busy and we appreciate that you were willing to take time out of your busy schedule to stop by and learn more about Bryant’s Title I Program. If you ever have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Amy Talbert– Title I Reading Specialist.