Mansfield Elementary School Title I stakeholders’ input & Revision MEETING March 5-9, 2018

STAKEHOLDERS: (this is you!) If at school, please take a Parent Feedback form to use as you follow the PowerPoint. If at home, please print the Parent Feedback form by clicking on the following link(s): Parent Feedback Form-English PDF.pdf or Parent Feedback Form--Spanish PDF.pdf Continue on to the next slides of this PowerPoint presentation and use the feedback form to record any comments or suggestions you may have. After reviewing the PowerPoint please place feedback form in the basket on table, or send your feedback form to your child’s teacher or to the office. Mansfield Elementary School Title I stakeholders’ input & Revision MEETING March 5-9, 2018

Purpose of our meeting Give all stakeholders the opportunity to provide input on the following: Title I school wide plan School-Parent Compact Parent and Family Engagement Policy (School and District) Reservations of Funds—Parent Involvement 1% Allocation Comprehensive LEA Improvement Plan (CLIP) Building Staff Capacity

Title I school-wide plan-what is it? The Title I School-Wide Plan (SWP) describes how the school will achieve the goals it has identified as a result of a comprehensive needs assessment. This is also created in conjunction with parent input. Please read through the One- Page Data Summary on the following slide to review the important components of our SWP.

On the 2017-2018 Parent feedback form please add your input Click on the link below to read over the MES’ Schoolwide Plan (SWP): click OK if prompted 2017-2018 Data Summary PDF.pdf After reading through fill out the feedback form in the appropriate area.

School-parent compact-what is it? A school-parent compact is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. The Compact explains how parents and teachers work together to ensure all students receive the support they need to reach and exceed grade level academic standards. Please read through the School-Parent Compact on the following slide and provide input on the feedback form.

On the 2017-2018 Parent feedback form please add your input Click on the link below to read through the School-Parent Compact: click OK if prompted 17-18 School Parent Compact PDF.pdf After reading through fill out the feedback form in the appropriate area:

School & district parent and family engagement policy-what is it? Our school receives funding from Title I, part a to strengthen academic achievement. Our school is required to develop and distribute with parents a parent and family engagement policy that establishes expectations for parent involvement. Our school is also required to describe how the school will implement a number of parent and family engagement activities. Please review the school & district Family Engagement Policies and School Calendar on the following slide and provide input .

On the 2017-2018 Parent feedback form please add your input Click on the links below to read the School & District Parent and Family Engagement Policies and School Calendar: click OK if prompted District Parent & Family Engagement Policy: District Jointly--Parent Family Engagement.pdf School Parent and Family Engagement School Calendar: Parent Family Engagement School Calendar.docx After reading through fill out the feedback form in the appropriate area:

Reservations of funds-what is it? One percent (1 %) of federal funds must be spent on parent involvement at the school. Here is how we used our Parent Involvement Funds for 2017-2018 School Year: Muffins with Mom Reading Take-Home activities for each grade level Donuts with Dad Math Take-Home activities for each grade level Copy Paper for Flyers and Handouts Light snacks for parent meetings Vocabulary Bingo Game Night Resources Resources for Parent Resource Room

On the 2017-2018 Parent feedback form please add your input After reading through the previous slide fill out the feedback form in the appropriate area:

Comprehensive improvement plan (clip)-what is it? The CLIP is a document developed by the schools and district and then approved by the Georgia Department of Education. It serves as a blueprint for guiding the school’s continuous improvement and progress towards identified school and district achievement objectives and targets.

2.1 Coherent Instructional System How do you feel about the quality of instruction and support provided to students in NCSS? What are the strengths and opportunities for growth with our instructional practices? 2.2 Effective Leadership What are the strengths and opportunities for growth in the leadership you have seen in your schools?   2.3 Professional Capacity What should the district do to attract new educators (NCSS students) to the teaching profession? What type of support should the district provide to existing classroom teachers to enhance teaching methods, provide engaging lessons, and encourage student centered learning?   2.4 Family and Community Engagement Do you feel the district creates a welcoming school environment and communicates effectively with parents/guardians? What are the strengths and opportunities for growth with parent and community engagement? 2.5 Supportive Learning Environment In what ways do the school and district leaders work to provide safe and supportive learning environments through building maintenance, student emotional and behavioral support services, safety planning and extending learning opportunities? How could we improve?

On the 2017-2018 Parent feedback form please add your input After reading through the previous slides fill out the feedback form in the appropriate area:

Building Staff Capacity-What is it? What would you like teachers to know when working with parents in the efforts to raise student achievement? Follow your Feedback Form and record your input.

On the 2017-2018 Parent feedback form please add your input

Title I Parent Contacts: Lisa Perkins & Sherry Whitaker perkins.lisa@newton.k12.ga.us whitaker.sherry@newton.k12.ga.us 770-784-2948

Thank you! Questions? Comments? Concerns?

2017-2018 Parent survey Your input is invaluable! Please complete the parent survey beginning May 1. More information to follow. Paper copies of this survey will also be available in the front office during the week of May 1-May 15 if needed.