2016-2017 Title I Informational Meeting Hope Sullivan Elementary School 10/22/13

What is a Title I School? Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. 10/22/13

2016-2017 Funding Allotted Per Pupil Amount $167,306.00 Parental Involvement $2,805.24 Total 2016-2017 Budget $170,111.24 10/22/13

What are these dollars used for? Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties & providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards. Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies Conducting parental involvement meetings/trainings/activities Recruiting/hiring/retaining highly qualified teachers. 10/22/13

Title I Staff Caitlin Pretti Plans & implements remedial and enrichment programs Tracks student test scores Assists teachers & administration in obtaining quality professional development 10/22/13

* Pulls small groups of students for extra practice on Math standards Title I Assistant Mrs. Betty Moore Work with teachers & students on weekly procedures, lessons, etc… Works with parents and community to ensure involvement Title 1 Math Remediator Mrs. Lisa Burke * Pulls small groups of students for extra practice on Math standards 10/22/13

Title I Tutors Mrs. Sara Byers Mrs. Camille Massey Mrs. Terri McCain Mrs. Donna Prince * Pull small groups of students for Guided Reading practice and Leveled Literacy Interventions 10/22/13

No Child Left Behind Under Federal Law NCLB, Title I focuses on: Academic remediation Quality professional development for staff members Parental involvement activities 10/22/13

No Child Left Behind Under Federal Law NCLB, Title I focuses on: Attaining and keeping highly qualified teachers & assistants Professional development for staff 10/22/13

No Child Left Behind Under Federal Law NCLB, Title I focuses on: Providing services and resources to students whose first language is other than English ELL Teacher Software, books, resources & English class for ELL parents 10/22/13

Assessing Student Growth Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment (K-2) * Board Policy IHE on Promotion and Retention Math Benchmark Assessments 10/22/13

Math Benchmark Assessments An assessment used to assess and document students’ growth on Math standards Provides focus for instruction Assessed 3 times per year. 10/22/13

Parent Communication 10/22/13

Parent/Teacher/School Contract Outlines the responsibilities of the school, the student, and the parent. 10/22/14

Parent/Teacher Conferences Opportunities for parents and teachers to be on the same team to help the student 10/22/13

Parent/Teacher/School Communication Folders Every teacher has an e-mail address to communicate back and forth Teacher websites caitlin.pretti@dcsms.org 10/22/13

HSES Parental Involvement Plan Outlines the ways Hope Sullivan Elementary School plans to involve the parents Is created by both school staff and parents. Helps the parents and staff take an active role in the child’s education. 10/22/13

Parent Resource Room Located in School Library – Amanda Duggin, Librarian Free materials available for parent check-out 10/22/13

YOU’RE INVITED!!!! WHAT? Parent Advisory Committee Meetings WHEN? Tuesday, Sep. 13th @ 9 am (CO Board Room) ALSO.. Tuesday, Nov. 15th @ 5 pm Thursday, Feb. 9th @ 5 pm Thursday, Apr. 20th @ 9 am 10/22/13

We need YOU! Join the PTO and attend meetings as often as possible. Membership Drive going on now! Sign up in the lobby. Listen to your child read. Read to your child’s class. 10/22/13

School Related Websites www.desotocountyschools.org/hses This is the school website. You can view the teacher’s websites, information and announcements. www.desotocountyschools.org Desoto County School district website www.mde.k12.ms.us State website for curriculum information 10/22/13

Special thanks to YOU, Parents, for coming to our Title 1 Parent Meeting and Family Literacy Night! Enjoy! 10/22/13