Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships….Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day!

Title I Annual Parent Meeting May 3, 2016

What is a Title I School? A school that receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education to meet the needs of at-risk and low-income students

How is a school identified as being Title I? Large concentration of low income students – Based on free and reduced lunch numbers Minimum of 40% of students must be enrolled in free and reduced lunch

What are the requirements that SWLE must meet to remain Title I? 40% of students must receive free or reduced lunch Complete a schoolwide plan that is based on an annual comprehensive Needs Assessment Create a school-parent compact that encourages a united effort to help SWLE students be successful academically Create a Parent Involvement Plan based on the results of the needs assessment

Parent Involvement ( A copy of the school’s Parent Involvement Policy is available on the school’s website and hard copies have been provided.) The statute defines parental involvement as the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring— – that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; – that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; – that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; and – that other activities are carried out, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA (Parental Involvement). [Section 9101(32), ESEA.]

How are Title I funds spent at SWLE? Teacher salaries Instructional Coach Balance spent on things such as the following: Chromebooks, technology equipment, books, computer software Parent Involvement, especially academic items that can be used to help your child at home

SWLE Parent Survey Results 2016 (Surveys were available to complete online. Paper copies were sent home to all who requested one, including Spanish version if needed. 206 parents took the survey.)

Parental Involvement Survey Results Strengths: Feel child is safe at school: 99% Secure, clean, and attractive setting provided by physical facilities where the emphasis is on academic achievement: 99% Immediate and specific feedback is provided to students who are continuously monitored and assessed: 99% Well informed of activities at school: 98% Believe the school is parent-friendly: 97% Students are provided recognition for success: 97%

Parental Involvement Survey Results Strengths: Receiving clear information on child’s academic progress: 96% Have opportunities to become involved in activities that support the instructional program: 95% Feel parent’s opinion is considered when decisions are made concerning his/her child: 95%

Parental Involvement Survey Results Strengths: Teachers show care and encouragement when working with students and pay attention to student interests, problems, successes, both in and out of the classroom: 95% Staff sets high academic expectations for students: 93% Helpful information for helping parents with their children at home is provided: 91% Familiar with Teacher-Parent-Student Compact Agreement: 80%

Parental Involvement Survey Results Weaknesses: 46% of parents surveyed have attended the annual Title I meeting 60% provided input in the school’s improvement planning 54% provided input on the Parent Involvement Plan 32% provided input on the Teacher-Parent-Student Title I Compact Agreement. 21% provided input on the use of parent involvement funds 14% provided input on the Schoolwide Plan

Parental Involvement Survey Results Feedback on best ways to communicate: LETTERS (71%), PHONE CALLS (68%), (50%), NEWSLETTERS (49%), RECORDED PHONE MESSAGES (47%), MEETINGS (39%), SCHOOL WEBSITE (15%), HOME VISITS (3%) Feedback on issues that limit parents’ participation in school activities: Most Common: WORK HOURS (64%), INCONVENIENT SCHEDULE/TIMES (20%), CHILDCARE/BABYSITTING (19%), TRANSPORTION (12%), RECREATIONAL SPORTS (11%)

Parental Involvement Survey Results Feedback on how often parents want to communicate with child’s teacher: WEEKLY (48%), ONLY WHEN NEED ARISES (27%), MONTHLY (13%), DAILY (12%) Feedback on parents’ most convenient time to attend meetings: MORNINGS (40%), EVENINGS (35%), AFTERNOONS (25%) Feedback on best day of the week for parents to attend meetings: MONDAY OR TUESDAY (49%), THURSDAY (45%), FRIDAY (43%), WEDNESDAY (38%), SATURDAY (13%)

Parental Involvement Survey Results Feedback on best time to provide additional academic remediation for students: DURING REGULAR SCHOOL HOURS (44%), AFTER SCHOOL HOURS (39%), NONE IS NEEDED (20%), SATURDAYS (13%), SUMMER (12%), BEFORE SCHOOL HOURS (3%) Feedback on day or days best for the school to provide academic assistance AFTER SCHOOL: TUESDAY (52%), THURSDAY (48%), MONDAY (45%), WEDNESDAY (31%), FRIDAY (21%)

Parental Involvement Survey Results Feedback on most common problems of parents surveyed: HELPING CHILD WITH HOMEWORK (24%) ATTENDING SCHOOL FUNCTIONS (15%) Feedback on classes parents wish to be offered by the school: HOMEWORK SKILLS (52%), HOW TO HELP MY CHILD WITH MATH (52%), HOW TO PREVENT BULLYING (33%), HOW TO HELP MY CHILD IN READING (33%), COMPUTER SKILLS/CLASSES (21%), WAYS THAT I CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP THE SCHOOL (15%), PARENTING SKILLS (15%), ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES (12%)

How was Parental Involvement Money Spent at SWLE in ? Teacher, Student, Parent Agendas Parent Resource Center in media center Materials/Supplies for Title I Family Nights

SWLE Parental Involvement Funds Survey Results February 2016 (Surveys were sent home to all students. 353 responses were returned and analyzed.)

Top 4 Ways Parents Feel PI Funds Should Be Spent at SWLE: Academic material for parents to use with their children at home (320 votes) Materials for the Parent Resource Center (213 votes) Parent Tip Sheets/ Newsletters (203 votes) Material and supplies for parent night (191 votes)

Concerns/Praises from Parent Surveys

School-Parent Compact Gives specific examples of what the parent, teacher, and student will do to meet the academic schoolwide goals. – Need input from teachers, students, and parents – Sent at the beginning of each school year – Grade level specific – Signatures required by all parties involved

School-Parent Compact Teacher feedback on academic focus: ELA: Reading fluency, comprehension, and improving Lexile levels Math: Fact fluency and skills focus

School-Parent Compact Based on feedback from teachers and your own experiences this year with your child academically, what academic skill focus would you recommend being on the FY17 compact: -In ELA? -In Math? -Other?

School-Parent Compact What parent activities do you recommend we do as a school in order to help improve our students’ success with these skills: -In ELA? -In Math? -Other?

SWLE Parental Involvement Plan What is the Parental Involvement Plan? A plan for involving parents in the academic success of their children Revised annually with parent input

SWLE Parental Involvement Plan Looking at the current SWLE Parental Involvement Plan, what changes do you see that we need to make for FY17 school year?

We Love To Hear From You! Parent Involvement Title I Parent Surveys Parent Meetings Volunteer Opportunities PTO School Council Meetings

Dates to Remember May 4th: CHAMPS Graduation May 5th: Band Concert 6:00 May 10th: K-2nd Field Day May 12th: 3rd-5th Field Day May 17th: PreKindergarten Graduation May 19th: 5th Grade Graduation 9:00 at Dubose Porter Center