Title 1 Parent Meeting Fishback Creek Public Academy Explorers of Today… Leaders of Tomorrow

MSD of Pike Township Mission Statement Develop an intrinsic passion for learning in and beyond school Take ownership and develop independence through choice and participation in authentic learning environments Challenge their intellectual curiosity using inquiry, critical thinking, multiple perspectives, and problem solving Communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively through shared dialogue and collaboration Develop global understanding and respect of various cultures Accept risks in order to be an agent of change in society Reflect on their learning and see innovative possibilities

Title 1 Statistics Title 1 Statistics Nationwide, more than 50,000 public schools (about 12.5 million students) receive Title I funds. Title I funds may be used for children from preschool to high school. However, most of the students served (65%) are in grades 1-6 while another 12% are in preschool and kindergarten. In Indiana, 97% of school corporations receive Title I funding.

What is Title 1? Title 1 is a federally funded program that gives grant monies to schools to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education. 12 Pike Township schools will receive Title I funding this year.

What does it mean to be a School -Wide Title I school? The purpose of a school-wide program is to improve student achievement throughout the entire school. Every child will benefit from the added services and programs that a school-wide Title I plan can offer.

What is this funding used for? Meeting educational needs of all students and teachers Closing the achievement gap Increasing student achievement Maintaining accountability within the school Provide resources for parents, students and teachers Provide instructional supplies for students Elevating the quality of instruction by providing staff with professional development Giving parents the opportunity to participate in their child’s education

District and School level Parent Involvement Policies Annual meeting required Parents notified their child will participate in Title I Parent Conferences School-Parent Compact Regular Meetings Notify parents of resources available to them Information in language families understand

Parent – School Compact Outlines: School Responsibilities Parent Responsibilities Student Responsibilities

Contact Information School Principal – Mr. Fabrice Decaudin Instructional Coach - Mrs. Gina Weaver Indiana Department of Education Division of Compensatory Education Toll free: