BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY ANNUAL TITLE 1 MEETING

TITLE 1 MEETING What is Title 1? The Vigo county School Corporation’s Title 1 Program is a federally funded program that provides additional resources in schools for instructional support. It is supplementary to the regular curriculum and is closely coordinated with the regular classroom instruction. The Title 1 Program began in 1965 when Congress passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The No Child Left Behind Act has helped guide implementation services in our school. Then, on December 10, 2015, President Obama signed the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which represented a shift from broad federal oversight of primary and secondary education to greater flexibility and decision making at the state and local levels. This law replaces the No Child Left Behind Act. Our services are provided in eleven school-wide elementary sites and one school-wide middle school. We also provide services in two targeted assisted high schools, one non-public school, and two institutions for neglected or delinquent children. Schools are determined to be eligible through an annual completion of target area statistics. Those schools whose poverty percentages fall above the county-wide average are eligible for Title 1 services and those below are ineligible.

TITLE 1 MEETING The Title 1 staff is composed of Highly Qualified Teachers and Educational Assistants. A comprehensive needs assessment is completed each year to help prioritize specific needs at each school. An implementation plan is then developed to provide services to students in small groups and individually. State Standards and Corporation Goals provide the framework for instruction. Students receive assistance based on multiple assessments and teacher or parent referrals. Family involvement is a key component in assisting in the education of all students and implementing the school improvement plan.

TITLE 1 MEETING School-wide Theme Goal of School Improvement: -6 Traits Writing -“Super Writer” -BME Writing (Beginning, Middle, End) “Unlock the Keys to Your Super Power”- Reading, Writing, & Math Data Notebooks

PROGRAMS OFFERED Reading Recovery (1st Grade) Pre-Kindergarten Program Provides for extra teaching staff- ex. 2- 3 Reading Teachers Small Group/Individualized Intervention McGraw-Hill Reading Wonders Series Everyday Math and games Use of Technology Scholastic Reading Counts Math, Literacy, and Technology Nights Read Live Flashmasters Book Bingo Mentors/Tutors/Community Helpers Baggie Books Kindle E-Readers Educational games and books for families to use & keep

JOIN OUR PTO! Want to get involved? Parent Involvement Policy: Goal: Parent Involvement Events- 50% attendance Volunteers needed for several events throughout the year! Family Math, Literacy, & Technology Night Family Breakfasts/Picnics Fine Arts Night Scholastic Reading Counts Nights Fall Festival Veteran’s Day Program Award’s Day Holiday Programs Teacher Appreciation Field Day

REMINDERS Please turn in your Emergency Information Cards as soon as possible. If you are in need of a card, please see the office secretary or principal. Emergency cards can also be accessed on-line via the Vigo County School Corporation’s Website. Please be sure to check your child’s backpack each and every night! Expect QEP folders every Tuesday for important notes and reminders. Also, if you have not signed up for PeachJar we need your email address to get you started. PeachJar is an electronic method to get information to you quickly with notes, reminders, and newsletters about Ben Franklin School.

Have a Great Year Falcons!