International Academy of Smyrna Title I International Academy of Smyrna NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image.

Title I at IAS Katrina Brinker, Head of School Zinta Perkins, Director of Operations Tabitha Stroud, Dean of Students Toni Lewis, Parent Facilitator Elizabeth Merritt, Academic Coach

What is Title I? IAS is a schoolwide Title I school where resources are provided for all staff and students. The purpose of the program is to generate high levels of academic achievement in core subject areas for all students, especially those students most in need.

What is Title I? This purpose is achieved through: High Quality Instruction Comprehensive strategies and methods that are based on the use of evidence based research Strategies and methods to improve teacher quality and professional development Consolidated use of funds

Title I Information Federal funding to assist low achieving students Federal funds allocated based on the percent of students receiving free and reduced lunch Training provided to all Title I schools District Improvement Plan created to improve student achievement

Title I Requirements Needs Assessment with Stakeholder Input Use of Evidenced-based Reform Strategies Parent Input Parent Involvement Parent Compact and Parent Involvement Policy Research-based Professional Development All Stakeholders Participate in Student Learning

How are Title I funds spent? Academic Coach Parent Facilitator Technology – Chromebooks, Tech Support Teacher and Parent Training Extended Learning for Students (After School and/or Summer) Supplemental Instructional Materials and Equipment Parent Engagement

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Parent Compact Agreement between teachers, parents and students Agreement jointly created by the school and parents Outlines responsibilities of teachers, parents and students Details the school goals Lists school engagement activities Provides ways that IAS will communicate with families

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Engagement Policy Focuses on federal guidelines under Every Student Succeeds Act Support or technical assistance given to parents Parents provided an opportunity to evaluate the school Provide funds for parent engagement Training for parents on instructional strategies Training for teachers to effectively work with parents Strengthening parent engagement

Upcoming Events November is Parent Engagement Month Tips for Parents Bookmark Gift Gallery Applications Movie Night – November 9 Camo SWAG Day – November 12 Math Strategies Night – November 28 December Gift Gallery – December 8

Volunteer Policy Go to the IAS Website to complete training

To increase percent of students scoring in proficient and distinguished achievement levels in mathematics by 5% Use of Standard Mathematical Practices Professional development in SMP Teachers engaged in Professional Learning Communities and data analysis to personalize learning Use of common formative and summative assessments 2018-2019 IAS School Goals

2018-2019 IAS School Goals To reduce teacher turnover by 5% Professional development for teachers to use evidence-based instructional strategies Use leveled system to support teachers: mentor teachers, new teacher support, collaborative and intensive support Teachers input on organizational and instructional practices