Title I/Basic Skills Parent Presentation December 9, 2008

NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND Four basic Education reform principles: Increased focus on accountability Greater school choice for parents More flexibility for school districts in their use of educational funds Methodology: Focus on research-based methods and practices

Title I, Part A Moorestown Township Public Schools receive funding through Title I, Part A Improve academic achievement of children

Title I, Part A Requirement of the Title I, Part A Law Work with parents of Title I (Basic Skills) student to create a school-parent compact Compact is an agreement between the school and the family to work in partnership to help each student reach his/her potential

Title I, Part A Requirement of the Title I, Part A Law Work with parents of Title I students to develop parent involvement policies Strategies to invite and consider parent and community input to ensure the success of our students

Title I, Part A Requirement of the Title I, Part A Law Meet with parents to discuss programs that are offered to give children the skills and knowledge that they need to succeed.

NCLB and Title I Go to Parent Resources tab Go to MTPS NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND INFORMATION CENTER

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Math and Language Arts at: George C. Baker Elementary Mary E. Roberts Elementary South Valley Elementary Upper Elementary School William Allen Middle School

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Criteria for selection Teacher Recommendations (based on classroom performance) Measurements of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing Previous scores on other assessments (DIBELS, running records and other student assessments) State Assessments: ASK 3 – 8 when applicable

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Elisabeth Lefferts Marisa McGovern

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Jacklyn Gibson Marilyn Sue Kuhn

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Joan Atwood Patricia Lochbihler

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Matthew Gifford Joan Kravitz Marianne Reiss Arlene Wolk

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Judy Mure Saundra Umstead

Moorestown Township Public Schools Basic Skills Program Q & A