Title I Annual Public Meeting 2015/16

Welcome Parents! Agenda Title I Program Overview Read to Achieve Updates Our Title I Plan for Our Intervention Staff Parental Involvement Parental Involvement Policy and Rights Student/Teacher/Parent Compact District Parental Involvement Advisory Council (DPAC) Parent Resource Center Important Dates and Further Information

Title I is a federally funded program under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of Title I Program Overview It provides funding for high poverty schools to help students who are behind academically or at risk of falling behind to meet our state's academic content and performance standards. It is the largest federal education funding program for schools. Schools qualify for Title I funds based on economic need. Based on the school’s percentage of free/reduced price lunch.

North Carolina Read to Achieve The Goals “The goal of the State is to ensure that every student read at or above grade level by the end of third grade and continue to progress in reading proficiency so that he or she can read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex text when needed for secondary education and career success.”

NC Read to Achieve Program Major Components Comprehensive Literacy Plan K-3 Diagnostic Reading Assessment Third graders not performing on grade level Retention, Summer Reading Camp, Fourth Grade Transitional Classes

★ All teachers will implement the K-3 reading assessments ★ Parents, staff, and students will be informed about the NC Read to Achieve through throughout the school year ★ Information may be found on the Davidson County Elementary website ★ On the main page click Departments – Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary Education – NC Read to Achieve Program Read to Achieve

★ A needs assessment of the school is conducted and the data analyzed ★ The needs assessment guides the development of a School Improvement Plan in collaboration with administrators, faculty, parents, students, and community ★ Students in need of specialized assistance and support receive differentiated instruction by highly qualified specialists in addition to classroom instruction ★ Collaboration about curriculum strategies occurs between the specialists and classroom teachers. Data driven dialogue supports and monitors student progress Schoolwide Process

Our Title I School Wide Plan Our Title I Program for consists of the following: ★ 10 more iPads to add to our total of 89 iPads already in use ★ Employed Title I Lead teacher, 3 Reading Specialists, and 1 Math Specialist to support all students at Hasty. ★ 5 Parent nights this school year ★ Online materials and subscriptions for students and teachers to accelerate academic success ★ Student materials for classroom use

Reading Specialists: Dana Leonard Donna Pierce Mary Hudson Meet Our Specialists

Math Specialists: Lucinda Black Meet Our Specialists

Lead Teacher: Stephanie Reich Meet Our Specialists

Ways to Help your Child at Home Ways you can be involved: ★ Attend family nights ★ Attend all parent teacher conferences ★ Attend PTO events ★ Help with fundraisers ★ Volunteer your time at the school ★ Talk to your child about school ★ Check homework nightly ★ Read with your child ★ Check-out Parent Resource Center ★ District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC)

Rights of Parents in Title I Schools ★ Be a part of developing a written parent involvement policy ★ Be involved in the planning and implementation of the parent involvement program ★ Receive materials and training to foster greater parent involvement

Parent Compact Student Agreement: I will … participate in class by listening, following directions, and trying my best respect other students’ opinions in class work on reading and/or math skills at home, using the materials my Title I teacher sends home let my Title I teacher and family know if I need help Signed: Date: Parent/Guardian Agreement: I will … use the reading and/or math materials the school sends home to help my child attend at least two Title I parent meetings use the information I receive at the parent meetings to help my child at home attend parent/teacher conferences Signed: Date: Teacher Agreement: I will … provide a classroom environment that contributes to learning provide reading and/or math strategies to help students improve achievement encourage parents to participate in Title I parent meetings communicate with parents on a regular basis regarding their child’s progress in Title I send home learning materials in reading and/or math Signed: Date: Administrator’s Agreement: I will … provide an environment that allows for communication between teachers and parents attend Title I parent meetings throughout the school year support teachers in their efforts to teach students communicate with Title I teachers on a regular basis Signed: Date:

Upcoming Events Sept. 18 th-- Back to School Dance—PTO 3:00- 5:30PM September 29 th —Mama Mia’s Night—Last Tuesday of every month October 20 th —2 nd /3 rd Grade PTO program-6:00- 7:30PM October 24 th —Fall Carnival/Trunk or Treat – Time TBA November 10 th —Family Literacy Night-6:00PM

Please remember to...  Attend the classroom sessions regarding your child’s expectations this year. ★ Complete Parent Feedback Form and return them to the baskets by the exit doors. Questions & Closing Thank you for coming!