Title I Parent Night September 26, :00 P.M. Brad A. Jones, Ed.S. Principal

Objectives I understand what Title I means for improving education at CGES. I understand our current status and future goals in Reading and Math proficiency. I can identify intentional and deliberate strategies that I can use to help reach our goals. I can provide input on the School Compact and Title I Parent Involvement funds.

Title I Title I is the largest federal education program. Title I is the cornerstone of the No Child Left Behind Act Title I is intended to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach proficiency on state standards and tests.

Title I at Cedar Grove Cedar Grove has a schoolwide Title I program, which provides flexibility in using Title I funds, in conjunction with other funds in the school, to upgrade the operation of the entire school.

Student Achievement Results Delayed The NC State Board of Education has extended the time to NOVEMBER 2013 for NCDPI to release scores for EOGs taken during the school year.

Reading EOG Proficiency

Math EOG Proficiency

Science EOG Proficiency Grade 5 70% Proficient

AMO REPORT (FORMERLY AYP) Cedar Grove met 17 out of 17 Annual Measureable Objectives (AMOs). In August 2012, Cedar Grove was recognized by the state as a Title I Reward School, designated for the highest performing 10% in North Carolina!

Cedar Grove Named Title I Reward School

Proficiency Goals SCHOOL YEARREADINGMATH

LATEST BENCHMARK DATA-APR READINGMATHSCIENCEOVERALL CGES68%62%68%65% NRMPS68%58%62%63%

Title I Budget Line ItemCost District Support Expenses-Lead Teachers/Benefits, Benchmark Tests ~$15,000 Substitute Pay- Regular/Workshop$4,000 Workshop Expense/Travel$3,000 Field Trips$2,500 Instructional Supplies$10,000 Homeless Supplies/Materials$500 Computer Software$2,500 Computer$ 9,500 Non-Capitalized Equipment$5,000 Food Purchases (Parent Involvement)$500 Supplies & Materials (Parent Involvement) $1,280 Library Books$2,500

Parent Involvement Policy Highlights  Meeting content posted on website  Progress Reports/Report Cards—Sign within 2 days  Personal Education Plan (3 times a year)  Take Home Thursdays—NEW FOLDERS  Parent Conferences  Parent Link System  Parent Resource Center  Principal-to-Parents Bulletin  Suggestion Box  Parent Council

CGES PARENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President: Beverly Springer-Lucas Vice-President: Jamie Ratliff Secretary: Chrystal Richardson Treasurer: Amber Moore Staff Liaison: R. Michelle Davis, School Sec./Tresurer