New Georgia Elementary Annual Title I Parent Involvement Meeting Tuesday, September 29, 2015, 8:15 a.m. New Georgia Elementary School, Art Room 5800 Mulberry Rock Road, Villa Rica, GA, 30180, All parents and guardians of students attending New Georgia Elementary School are invited to attend this event contact: Mary Hannah Gaddis, Title I ILT, ,

The Purpose of the Meeting  To inform parents of their school’s participation in Title I  To explain the requirements of Title I  To explain the rights of parents to be involved

What Will You Learn....  What does it mean to be a Title I School?  How does our school spend Title I money?  What is the LEA Title Plan? How does our school participate in the Title I Program?  What is a Title I Schoolwide/Targeted Assistance Plan, and what are our requirements?  What is our designation status, and what does this mean?  Our Schoolwide Program: goals & programs in place  What curriculum does our school use?  What tests will my child be taking?  How do these tests measure progress?  What proficiency level is expected of my child?

What Will You Learn....  What does the law require for parent involvement?  District Parent Involvement Policy  School Parent Involvement Policy  School-parent Compact  What is a parent’s right to know, and how do I request the qualifications of my child’s teacher?  How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is not Highly Qualified?  What is ESEA Public School Choice?  How is Title I Parent Involvement money spent?  What opportunities are provided for parent involvement?  How responsive will the school be to my questions? (Staff contact information)

What is a Title I School?  Schools receiving federal funding to supplement the school’s existing programs. The funds are used to: Conduct parental involvement meetings/trainings/activities Purchase supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies Identify students who will benefit from timely assistance to meet Georgia’s challenging content standards

How are Title I Funds Used?  Each school system receives federal funds based upon the amount of students receiving free and reduced meals

How are Title I Funds Used? The PCSD is required to set aside money in certain areas to include: Set- Asides 1% Parental Involvement 1% Homeless Set Aside* 5% Flexible Learning Program Neglected Set Aside

How are Title I Funds Used?  After set asides have been addressed, the remaining funds are allocated to each participating school based upon the number of students who receive F/R Lunch

Parental Involvement 1% Set Aside  School Systems exceeding $500,000 in Title I funds are required to set aside1% for Parental Involvement  Of the 1% Parent Involvement Set Aside: 5% May be reserved for LEA systemwide initiatives related to parental involvement 95% The remaining amount must be allocated to all participating schools for parental involvement activities Title I Parents have a RIGHT to know how the funds are spent.

LEA Title I Plan The LEA Title I Plan addresses how the LEA will use Title I funds throughout the school system. Topics include: Student academic assessments Additional assistance provided for struggling students Coordination and integration of federal funds and programs Parental Involvement strategies, including the LEA Parental Involvement Plan Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the LEA Title I Plan.

LEA Parental Involvement Plan This plan addresses how the LEA will implement the parental involvement requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of It includes… LEAs expectations for parents How LEA will involve parents in decision-making How the LEA will work to build the school’s and parent’s capacity for strong parent involvement to improve academic achievement Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of this plan.

Title I SIP Schoolwide Plan The SIP is your school’s Title I School Improvement Plan (Schoolwide Plan)and includes:  A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data  Goals and Strategies to Address the Academic Needs of the Students  Professional Development Needs  Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget  The School’s Parental Involvement Plan Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of this plan.

Our Schoolwide Program  Goals  Programs in place  School Curriculum  Tests

District Parent Involvement Policy  District plans to support school parent involvement goals  View on Title I Website

School’s Parental Involvement Plan This plan addresses how the school will implement the parental involvement requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of Components include... Parental Involvement in Decision-Making and Activities Utilization of Parental Involvement Funds Information and Training for Parents Building Capacity in Parents and Staff for Strong Parental Involvement Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of their school’s Parental Involvement Plan

School-Parent Compacts  A commitment from the school, the parent(s), and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement.  Compact Distribution-by school  View on Title I Website Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact

“Parent’s Right to Know”  Parents have a right to request the qualifications of their child’s teachers  Parents Right to Know Letter and Student Handbook  Sent Home  Available to View on Title I Website Title I Parents have a RIGHT to know the qualifications of teachers.

Parent Notification of Non- Highly Qualified (HiQ) Teacher  For the FY16 School Year, Paulding County Title I schools have...  100% Highly Qualified Teachers  100% Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals  Notification to parents regarding teachers not meeting NCLB’s requirements for Highly Qualified  How parents are notified  Sent home  Also available for Viewing on Title I Website

Evaluation of the LEA Parental Involvement Plan Evaluation Requirements (Parent Surveys) Conduct Annually Conduct with Title I Parents Analyze Content and Effectiveness of the Current Plan Identify Barriers to Parental Involvement Data Input: Parent Surveys Monthly Feedback Parent Involvement Committees

Title I Parent Surveys  Process and Timeline  How the evaluation informs next year plan

Ways to be Involved in Title I Program School Leadership Team/Parent Advisory Committee/PTO Six Requirements to Build Capacity Strategic School Improvement Plans Comprehensive LEA Plan (CLIP) Title I Schoolwide Plan Parental Involvement Plan

School Annual Title I Meeting Title I Schools are required to host an Annual Title I Meeting each year

Comprehensive LEA Plan  What is the Comprehensive LEA Plan (CLIP)?  Parental Involvement--CLIP

Parent Resource Center  Parent Resource Areas in Schools  Designated Location  Parent Computers  Parent Resources

Title I Complaint Procedures  Grounds for a Complaint  Federal Programs for Which Complaints Can Be Filed  Procedures for Filing a Complaint  Complaint Form  View on Title I Website

Looking forward to this year  Parent involvement opportunities  Volunteering in the Classroom  Volunteering to help the Teacher  Parent Resource Center  Title I Parent Meetings  Family Nights – Next  Oct. 20 th !

Working with my child’s teacher  Staff contact information  Websites   Phone

New Georgia Elementary Title I Program QUESTIONS and Feedback

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