ANNUAL TITLE 1 PARENT INFORMATION MEETING OCTOBER 7, 2015 RICHARDS R-5

WHY ARE WE HERE? The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that each Title 1 School hold an annual Meeting of Title 1 parents for the purpose of…. Informing you of your school’s participation in Title 1 Explaining the requirements of Title 1 Explaining your rights as parents to be involved

What you will learn…. What does it mean to be a Title 1 school? What is the LEA (Local Educational Agency) Title 1 Plan What is the School-Parent Compact? How do I request the qualifications of my child’s teacher(s)? How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is not Highly Qualified? How can I be involved in all of these things I’m learning about?

What does it mean to be a Title 1 School? Being a Title 1 school means receiving federal funding (Title 1 dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the State’s challenging content standards. Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials and supplies Conducting parental involvement meetings/trainings/activities Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Being a Title 1 School also means parental involvement and parents’ rights.

Targeted Title 1 Schools vs. Schoolwide Title 1 Targeted Schools – all students are screened and the students struggling the most are provided Title 1 services. Schoolwide Schools – Being a Title 1 Schoolwide Program means that all students are eligible to be recipients of Title 1 services.

How Does Our School Receive Title 1 Funds? Schools receive Title 1 funding based on the percentage of students receiving free and reduced meals. The higher our percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced priced meals the more money we qualify for.

What is the LEA Title 1 Plan? The LEA Title 1 Plan addresses how the LEA will use Title 1 funds throughout the school system.

How does Richards use it’s Title 1 Funds? 1 CURRICULUM DIRECTOR A FULL TIME READING SPECIALIST/ COMM. ARTS COACH SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMER SCHOOL TEACHER PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER TITLE 1 AIDE PRE-SCHOOL AIDE

What is a CSIP Plan? The CSIP is your school’s Continuous Improvement Plan and includes: - A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data - Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students - Professional Development Needs - Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget - The School’s Parental Involvement Plan

What is the School-Parent Compact? The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement. You, as Title 1 Parents, have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact. This is a piece we will be revising for this school year. We may ask some of you to be at the table for the development of this document.

How can I volunteer to assist my student with school needs? Make sure your child/children are in school every day possible. Check that homework is completed. Monitor the amount of television watched. Volunteer to help the classroom teacher with things such as cutting things out, reading to the class, assisting on party days or field trips or collecting items needed for class projects. Be aware of your child’s extracurricular time and activities. Stay informed about my child’s education by reading all communications from the school and responding appropriately. Join the district’s PTO.

How do I request the qualifications of my child’s teachers? You, as Title 1 Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers You can make a request through your building principal or superintendent

How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is not Highly- Qualified? The district’s DESE report card shows that 97.8%of classes/courses were taught by Highly Qualified Teachers last school year, however after calling DESE it was determined that one staff member was incorrectly coded on core data and 100% of our staff members are Highly Qualified for the position they teach. We will again have 100% of our staff Highly Qualified for the school year. Notification to parents regarding teachers not meeting ESEA’s requirements for Highly-Qualified - A letter is mailed to the student’s home if the child has a teacher that is not Highly Qualified.

Who is the Title 1 Contact at My School? Name Dr. Melonie Bunn Phone

Who is the Homeless/LEA/Migrant Contact at My School? Name Mrs. Kristin Gullic Phone