Parent and Staff Information

What is Title I ?

It’s a federal law best known as No Child Left Behind

Which Birdville Campuses are Title I?

BISD Title I Elementary Campuses Birdville W.T. Francisco Alliene Mullendore Grace E. Hardeman Holiday Heights John D. Spicer West Birdville Major Cheney at South Birdville David E. Smith Jack C. Binion Richland Watauga O.H. Stowe Foster Village Academy at C.F. Thomas Snow Heights Smithfield

BISD Title I Middle School Campuses Haltom North Richland Richland North Oaks Watauga

How does being a Title I campus help us?

It gives us money to provide extra opportunities for students and parents.

How does the district know how much Title I money our campus should get?

 # Residing – Spring 2016  #Eligible for free/reduced lunch  Free/Reduced Lunch Percentage  Campus Allocation

How do we decide how to spend the Title I money?

#1 Collaborate with parents and staff

#2 Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment

#3 Target the student and parent needs

 Staff and materials to support Math instruction  Staff and materials to support ELAR instruction  Parental Involvement

Are there a lot of requirements for schools that get Title I money?

#1 Provide parents notice of “right to know”

#2 Hire highly qualified staff

#3 Maintain documentation

#4 Detail in campus improvement plan how Title I funds will be used

#5 Spend money in ways that meets the purpose of Title I

#6 Incorporate instructional strategies based on scientifically based research

#7 Supplement, not supplant, other efforts

#8 Implement parental involvement activities

Are there special requirements for involving parents?

#1 Parent Involvement Policy

#2 Home/School Compact

#3 Provide parent involvement activities

#4 Educate staff on the value of parent involvement and contributions parents make

 Get involved  Spread the good news  Stay focused on the targets  Participate in planning and evaluation efforts  Encourage families to complete free and reduced lunch forms