Bailey Elementary Title I Parent Information Meeting Tuesday, September 27, 2011

What is Title I? Title I is a FEDERAL program that provides money to schools based on the # of students that receive free or reduced lunch. Title I is a FEDERAL program that provides money to schools based on the # of students that receive free or reduced lunch. This money can be used for a variety of school needs, but there are guidelines for spending. This money can be used for a variety of school needs, but there are guidelines for spending.

Bailey Elementary Title I Funding We receive $174, We receive $174, % is allocated for 3 teacher assistants 49% is allocated for 3 teacher assistants 31% is allocated for tutors 31% is allocated for tutors 10% is allocated for staff development 10% is allocated for staff development 7% is allocated for instructional supplies 7% is allocated for instructional supplies 2% is allocated for parent involvement supplies 2% is allocated for parent involvement supplies

How Do We Use Title I Funds? Personnel (Salary and Benefits) Personnel (Salary and Benefits) Instructional Assistants Instructional Assistants Tutors Tutors Instructional Supplies Instructional Supplies Technology Technology EOG Preparation Materials EOG Preparation Materials Parent Involvement Parent Involvement Agendas Agendas Information Nights (EOG, Transition, Curriculum) Information Nights (EOG, Transition, Curriculum)

Important Items The Title I budget is decided and approved by our school Leadership Team The Title I budget is decided and approved by our school Leadership Team A yearly needs assessment is completed to drive the use of Title I money A yearly needs assessment is completed to drive the use of Title I money A compliance notebook has to be compiled yearly to document that we are meeting the 10 components of Title I – this is aligned to our School Improvement Plan A compliance notebook has to be compiled yearly to document that we are meeting the 10 components of Title I – this is aligned to our School Improvement Plan

AYP – Adequate Yearly Progress Set percentages that each student group has to meet in both reading and math Set percentages that each student group has to meet in both reading and math BES has 6 student groups: White, African American, Hispanic, Limited English Proficient (LEP), Students with Disabilities (SWD) and Economically Disadvantaged Students (EDS). This creates 29 TARGET goals for Bailey Elementary. BES has 6 student groups: White, African American, Hispanic, Limited English Proficient (LEP), Students with Disabilities (SWD) and Economically Disadvantaged Students (EDS). This creates 29 TARGET goals for Bailey Elementary. We also have to meet a set attendance percentage as one of our AYP goals – so your child’s attendance at school is IMPORTANT. We also have to meet a set attendance percentage as one of our AYP goals – so your child’s attendance at school is IMPORTANT.

AYP Results Bailey Elementary met 24 out of 29 AYP goals for Bailey Elementary met 24 out of 29 AYP goals for AYP is an all or nothing sanction – if you don’t meet the percentage with just one subgroup then you don’t meet AYP. AYP is an all or nothing sanction – if you don’t meet the percentage with just one subgroup then you don’t meet AYP. BES was on the Watch List in in Math in the LEP Subgroup; however, this subgroup MET AYP this year! Another Subgroup in Math did not meet, therefore the school is now under SANCTIONS. BES was on the Watch List in in Math in the LEP Subgroup; however, this subgroup MET AYP this year! Another Subgroup in Math did not meet, therefore the school is now under SANCTIONS.

Sanctions Schools that do not meet AYP are under sanctions: Schools that do not meet AYP are under sanctions: After the first year, they are placed on a “Watch List” After the first year, they are placed on a “Watch List” After 2 years of not meeting AYP, schools are classified as a “School of Improvement”. They must offer free tutoring (Supplemental Education Services) to qualifying students and a School Choice transfer option. After 2 years of not meeting AYP, schools are classified as a “School of Improvement”. They must offer free tutoring (Supplemental Education Services) to qualifying students and a School Choice transfer option. Cedar Grove Elementary and Baskerville Elementary are designated as Schools of Choice for BES students. Cedar Grove Elementary and Baskerville Elementary are designated as Schools of Choice for BES students.

Sanctions…continued Sanctions continue with increased requirements until the school has successfully met AYP in the subject area, in the targeted subgroup for two consecutive years Sanctions continue with increased requirements until the school has successfully met AYP in the subject area, in the targeted subgroup for two consecutive years AYP Target Proficiency in Reading is 71.6% AYP Target Proficiency in Reading is 71.6% AYP Target Proficiency in Math is 88.6% AYP Target Proficiency in Math is 88.6% If a Subgroup does not meet the target, it must show at least 10% growth (Safe Harbor) If a Subgroup does not meet the target, it must show at least 10% growth (Safe Harbor)

ABCs The ABC accountability model is the state’s test accountability system- it measures whether each child made a certain percentage of growth The ABC accountability model is the state’s test accountability system- it measures whether each child made a certain percentage of growth Formulas determine whether each child met or exceeded growth Formulas determine whether each child met or exceeded growth Bailey met expected growth this year – which means on average our students met the set amount of growth they should make in one academic year Bailey met expected growth this year – which means on average our students met the set amount of growth they should make in one academic year

ABCs…continued Students In 4 th grade showed high growth in Reading and expected growth in Math Students In 4 th grade showed high growth in Reading and expected growth in Math Students in 5 th grade showed expected growth in Reading and expected growth in Math Students in 5 th grade showed expected growth in Reading and expected growth in Math

What Can I Do As A Parent? Stay informed… Stay informed… Tuesday folders Tuesday folders Progress Reports and Report Cards Progress Reports and Report Cards Encourage good study habits… Encourage good study habits… Read nightly Read nightly Practice basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Practice basic math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Encourage good attendance… Encourage good attendance… Be sure students are at school…missed days are very difficult to make up. We only have 180 days, and each one counts! Be sure students are at school…missed days are very difficult to make up. We only have 180 days, and each one counts!

More Information… If you would like to know more about Title I, please let us know. If you would like to know more about Title I, please let us know. If you have suggestions for Title I expenditures, please see a Leadership Team Representative. If you have suggestions for Title I expenditures, please see a Leadership Team Representative.

Leadership Team Members: Amy Thornton, Principal Amy Thornton, Principal Lisa Murphy, Assistant Principal Lisa Murphy, Assistant Principal Frances Anderson, AIG Facilitator Frances Anderson, AIG Facilitator Dale Murray, Kindergarten Teacher Dale Murray, Kindergarten Teacher Jessica Nicholson, First Grade Teacher Jessica Nicholson, First Grade Teacher Tiffany Woodard, First Grade Teacher Tiffany Woodard, First Grade Teacher Mary Kay Joyner, Second Grade Teacher Mary Kay Joyner, Second Grade Teacher Carol Ray, Third Grade Teacher Carol Ray, Third Grade Teacher Lisa Langley, Fourth Grade Teacher Lisa Langley, Fourth Grade Teacher Pam Lancaster, Fifth Grade Teacher Pam Lancaster, Fifth Grade Teacher Sarah Elder, Counselor Sarah Elder, Counselor Lynn Tillman, Media Specialist Lynn Tillman, Media Specialist Sam Weeks, Parent-PTO President Sam Weeks, Parent-PTO President