TITLE I Major Cheney Elementary at South Birdville

What is the purpose of Title I? To ensure that all children, particularly low-achieving children in the highest poverty schools: Have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education, and Reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state assessments.

How do Title I funds find us in Birdville ISD?

BISD Title I Campuses Birdville ElementaryDavid E. Smith Elementary W.T. Francisco ElementaryJack C. Binion Elementary Mullendore ElementaryRichland Elementary Hardeman Elementary Watauga Elementary Holiday Heights ElementaryO.H. Stowe Elementary John D. Spicer ElementaryFoster Village Elementary Academy at West Birdville Academy at C. F. Thomas Major Cheney Elementary at South Birdville

What do Title I funds mean to us at Major Cheney Elementary at South Birdville ?

Title I # Residing – April 2011 # Eligible for F/R Lunch 401 F/R Lunch Percentage 91.55% Per Pupil Allocation $473 Campus Allocation $189,869

Targets Targets Targets  ELA and Math Support Teachers and E.A.s  TOTAL= $165,000  Inst. Technology & Supplement Inst. Materials  TOTAL= $20,000  Professional Learning  TOTAL= $3,000  Tutoring  TOTAL= $8,000  Parent Involvement  TOTAL= $2,000

How can we use this $$$? Meet purpose of Title I Must be incorporated into campus plan Provide instruction by highly qualified teachers and educational assistants Provide professional learning for teachers, principals, educational assistants and parents Coordinate with other educational programs Supplement, not supplant other efforts Use effective teaching methods and strategies

How do we get started? Begin with a thorough analysis of student achievement data Target the student group most in need of academic assistance Explore the possibilities within budget guidelines Involve parents and staff

How do we involve parents? Conduct annual Title I meeting Offer flexible number of meetings Include in planning and review of Title I program Provide information in home language Provide information about qualifications of teachers and EA’s Develop a school parent compact Develop a campus parent involvement policy

Are there strings? Increased documentation requirements Providing parents notice of “right to know” Utilizing school-parent compact and parent involvement policy Hiring highly qualified staff, including educational assistants

How can we help? Get involved! Spread the good news! Stay focused on the targets for improvement Participate in planning and evaluating Title I efforts Encourage families to complete free/reduced lunch forms