TITLE I-A ANNUAL MEETING Sample Presentation

Pre-Meeting Prep & Documentation Announcement Agenda Sign-Ins Compliance Documentation

Agenda  Information to be covered in the Annual Mtg  Inform parents of the school’s participation in Title I  Explain the Title I, Part A requirements  Explain the rights of parents to be involved in the Title I program Review district policy, school plan, & student-parent compact Review parent notifications  A description and explanation of the school’s curriculum  Information on the proficiency levels students are expected to meet.

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Purpose of Today’s Meeting Provide information about our school’s Title I program for parents of students participating in the program.

Update on School’s Progress  Student Achievement Results  What does this mean?  (Are you a Priority & Focus school? What does that mean?)

Title IA Program  What is “Title I”?  Title I-A is United States Government’s largest education assistance program for schools.  Funds are used to provide programs to help children who are struggling in reading and math.  Extra help (in addition to what they learn during math and reading time in the classroom)  Funding provided under ESEA

Title I-A Program Components Design of Program Assessments & Monitoring Parent Involvement Annual Review

Design of our Program  Schoolwide or Targeted Assistance Program Schoolwide – all students Targeted – students identified for the program based on performance on assessments Discuss Targeting criteria  What does our program look like? Curriculum & Interventions Assessments & Proficiency levels Additional Supports as a Priority or Focus School (Items that are in italics are talking points)

Assessments & Monitoring  Assessments our school uses:  OAKS / SMARTER Balanced, Dibels, Star Reading/Math, etc  Notification of your child’s assessment results  OAKS: Annually, reports sent home or distributed at conferences  Other:  Progress monitoring process

Parent Involvement Requirements District Level Parent Involvement Policy (Insert link to policy here) School Level Parent Plan (Insert link to plan located on the school site) Title I School/Parent Compacts

Parent’s Rights under ESEA Right to request teacher qualifications Notification of non- highly qualified teacher for four or more weeks Request opportunities to meet regularly with staff for parent involvement Participate in decisions affecting your child Review school’s Title I-A plan and make suggestions Participate in school activities

Important Dates / Upcoming Events  Literacy Nights  Math Nights  Parent/Teacher Conferences  Advisory Council Meetings  Spring Title I-A Meeting (to review plan?)  Other

Annual Review & Evaluation Review plan Provide any clarifications Discuss plans for upcoming year Request feedback

Important Dates / Upcoming Events  Literacy Nights  Math Nights  Parent/Teacher Conferences  Advisory Council Meetings  Spring Title I-A Meeting (to review plan?)  Other

QUESTIONS Thank You for Coming!