Petersburg City Public Schools Office of Federal Programs & School Improvement Title I Parental Awareness

Agenda School Data Office of Federal Programs and School Improvement (OFPSI) Staff Parents’ right to know- non highly qualified teachers Schoolwide v. Target Assistance Title I Funds Parental Involvement Student Success Internet Resources

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Office of Federal Programs and School Improvement Staff Dr. Shawnrell Blackwell, Director of Federal Programs and School Improvement Bennetta Washington, Parent Liaison Specialist (Parental Involvement)  Parental/Community/Volunteer Involvement Tamika Freeland, Administrative Assistant  Requisitions, Time-Sheets, Purchase Orders OFPSI Administrative Office 225 South Boulevard East Petersburg, VA Phone: (804)

On January 8, 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) was signed into law. Section 1111(h)(6)(A) states that as a parent of a student in [school name], receiving Title I funds, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers instructing your child. Federal law requires the school division to provide you this information in a timely manner if you request it. Specifically, you have the right to request the following information about each of your child’s classroom teachers: * Whether the teacher meets the state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grades and subjects he or she teaches. * Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or provisional status because of special circumstances. * The teacher’s college major, whether the teacher has any advanced degrees, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree. * Whether paraprofessionals provide services to your child and, if so, their qualifications. If you would like to receive any of this information, please contact the Director of Human Resources, either by phone at , or in writing at 255 South Boulevard East, Petersburg, VA Parental Involvement Title I, Part A Non-Regulatory Guidance Parents’ right to know - non-highly qualified teachers (schools provide to each individual parent timely notice that the parent’s child has been assigned, or taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who is not highly qualified). [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(ii), ESEA.] Guidance, D-3.

What is Title I? Through a grant application process to the VDOE, federal funds are provided to give financial assistance to public schools with high percentages of children receiving free/reduced meals. These funds are utilized to help ensure that all children meet challenging State academic content and student academic achievement standards as measured by the SOLs.

Schoolwide Program Targeted Assistance Program Types of Title I Programs: Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance Robert E. Lee Elementary Walnut Hill Elementary A.P. Hill Elementary J.E.B. Stuart Elementary Peabody Middle School Vernon Johns Middle School

Targeted Assistance A school is eligible for a targeted assistance Title I program if it serves an eligible Title I school attendance area. Schoolwide Programming A school is eligible to become a Title I schoolwide program if there is a high percentage of children receiving free/reduced meals and it is receiving Title I funding.

Targeted Assistance Referral Process Referral Process: Title I Team, Principal and School-Based- Leadership Team review students’ data and complete the appropriate referral form of students who may need Title I assistance. Permission Forms (English and Spanish Version)- Sent out to parents BEFORE student is placed on Eligibility List and parent must sign and return BEFORE student is placed on eligibility list and submitted of OFPSI. After parent(s) return signed permission form, students will begin receiving Title I services. Parents will receive a discontinue service form if the school- based team decides that the student no longer needs Title I services.

10 How Are Title I Funds Used at Petersburg City Public Schools Title I Teachers Classroom Instructional Assistants Teacher Instructional/Resource Materials Instructional Materials for Students Professional Development Activities for Staff Extended Year Activities (after school, summer) Parental Involvement Activities Preschool Class

11 Active Parental Involvement: School Compact Form Parents we commend you for the support of your children and for your unwavering support of Petersburg City Public Schools. Please complete the Compact Form and return back to your child’s school. Parent’s Responsibilities A. Monitor television viewing B. Involve my child in problem-solving situations C. Schedule and supervise homework time D. Attend parent meetings E. Express high expectations, offer praise, and encouragement F. Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline G. Show respect for my child, teachers, and the school H. Monitor my child’s daily attendance and punctuality

12 School/ Teacher Responsibilities

13 Continued Student Success Student’s Responsibilities A. Complete homework assignments B. Attend school regularly C. Show respect to others D. Use television wisely E. Maintain self-control and self-respect F. Inform parent/teacher when help is needed G. Listen to and follow rules and directions given H. Encourage parents/guardians to be involved

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