Princess Anne Elementary School Somerset County Public Schools

 It is the nation’s largest federal assistance program for our schools that have a high percentage of students receiving free and reduced lunch.  It is the largest grant that Somerset County receives.  Parent Involvement - 1% of total Title I funds 2

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 3 Elementary Schools are Title I ◦ Greenwood, Princess Anne Elementary, Woodson  Princess Anne is a school-wide Title I school.  Provides for Reading, Math Coaches, Facilitators, Extra Help and Time for Students  Provides Training for Teachers, Smaller Class Sizes, Technology 4

 Provides for Use of Parent Involvement Funds  Ensures Accountability – Student Progress is Measured  Requires Targeted Parent Involvement (Main Ingredient) ◦ Participate in Child’s School  School Events (Conferences, Collaborations, etc.)  School Improvement Team (SIT) – Sept. 30 th at 5pm  Join PTO 5

 Requires Targeted Parent Involvement ◦ Encourage Success at Home  Materials Sent Home  Reading Time  Homework Time  Talk and Interact Time 6

 Provides Information on Parent Rights ◦ Request Professional Qualification Info ◦ Input on Use of Parent Involvement Funds ◦ Receive Translated Materials ◦ Request Helpful Materials and Trainings 7

 Provides Information on Parent Responsibilities ◦ Educate Staff on How Best to Work With You ◦ Be Involved; Meetings and School Events ◦ Recommend Changes/Improvements 8

 Provide Input on Use of Title I Funds ◦ Child Care for Events ◦ Training Materials Sent Home ◦ Food ◦ Evening Activities for Families (Math, Reading, etc.) ◦ Parent Trainings ◦ Other 9

 Provides Opportunities for Review and Decision Making ◦ SCPS Title I Policy ◦ PAE Parent Involvement Policy ◦ PAE Home School Compact ◦ Complaint Policy (800-12) 10

THE TEST 11

 This is the Largest Grant in Somerset County Public Schools ◦ What is…………?  These are the only 2 Title I Schools in Somerset County ◦ What are………..?  More Teachers and Assistants, More Staff Training, Smaller Classes, Technology, More Instruction Time ◦ What are…..? 12

 Spend Quality Time, Talk about Homework, Set a Good Exampe, Read Together, Do Math, Limit TV ◦ What are…………?  Join PTO, Attend SIT Meetings, Attend Parent Conferences, School Events, Visit Classroom ◦ What are………..?  This is One Way Parents Can Help Our Title I School Document Parent Involvement ◦ What is…..? 13

 This Document States the Goals and Responsibilities of Parents, Students and Schools ◦ What is…………?  This Document states What the School Will Offer to Help You Help Your Child and Be Informed ◦ What is………..? 14

 Requesting Information About the Qualifications of Your Child’s Teacher/Training Materials ◦ What is…………?  Food, Childcare, Training Materials Sent Home, Meeting Reminders ◦ What are………..?  I Am Only Available for Meetings After 5pm, I Don’t Have a Computer at Home, My Child Doesn’t Hear Well ◦ What are………..? 15

 TO QUALIFY FOR TITLE I GRANT FUNDING A SCHOOL MUST: a)HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH LOW MSA SCORES b)A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED MEALS c)BE LOCATED IN SOMERSET COUNTY  THE GOAL OF TITLE I IS: a)TO HELP ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A NUTRITIOUS MEAL b)TO HELP ALL STUDENTS PLAY SPORTS c)TO HELP ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A QUALITY EDUCATION 16

 OUR 3 TITLE I SCHOOLS ARE TITLE I FOR: a)THE WHOLE SCHOOL b)LOW INCOME STUDENTS ONLY c)LOW PERFORMING STUDENTS ONLY  TITLE I FUNDS CAN BE USED TO BENEFIT: a)STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED MEALS b)ALL STUDENTS IN A TITLE I SCHOOL c)STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH ACADEMICS d)ALL OF THE ABOVE 17

 PARENTS: a)ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE TITLE I TEAM b)ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR TITLE I SUCCESS c)DO NOT GET ANY BENEFITS FROM TITLE I d)NONE OF THE ABOVE  WHICH OF THESE ARE SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE HOME SCHOOL COMPACT: a)Improve Communication b)Create a positive school climate c)Use data to group students for reading and math instruction d)All of the above 18

 WHICH OF THESE ARE PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE HOME SCHOOL COMPACT: a)Check student’s folders and agenda’s daily b)Complete child’s homework assignment if the child does not understand it c)Attend Parent Teacher conferences, PTO meetings d)All of the above  WHICH OF THESE ARE NOT STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE HOME SCHOOL COMPACT: a)Ask questions at school if I don’t understand what is being taught b)Ask parents to complete my homework if I don’t understand c)Show Respect by following rules and getting along with others d)Be actively involved in problem solving, listen carefully 19

 WHICH OF THESE ARE A TYPE OF PARENT INVOLVMENT IN THE PAE PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY: a)Collaborating with the Community b)Parent Training c)Communication d)School Decision Making and Advocacy e)All of the Above  WHICH OF THESE IS NOT A WAY TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT LEARNING UNDER THE PAE PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY: a)Help your child get organized b)Monitor your child’s school progress c)Send School Supplies for your child d)Attend school events e)None of the above 20

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL!!! 21

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