1. WelcomeWelcome We are so glad that you are here!

2. Staff Superintendent------Dr. Gabauer Assistant Superintendent-----Mr. DeMaro Supervisor and Building Principal of Ramsay and Rumbaugh ----Mr. Benteler Building Principal of Donegal and Norvelt -----Mr. Bryer Psychologist--- Chris Holtzman

3. Technology –Mr. Scott Shaner –Mr. Roger Ulery- Assistant Guidance Counselors –Mrs. Jessica Kulyk, Donegal and Rumbaugh –Mrs. Cassie Moorhead, Ramsay –Mrs. Debbie Pierce, Norvelt

4. Title I Reading Specialists –Donegal-----Mrs. Stouffer –Norvelt-----Mrs. Walker –Ramsay-----Mrs. Cavalier –Rumbaugh—Ms. Kaputa

5. Mrs. Cavalier’s Credentials. Originally from Edinboro, PA Received my Bachelor’s Degree from Bethany College, Bethany WV Received my Master’s Degree and Reading Specialist Certification from California University of PA, California PA 9 Years Experience in Special Education and 4 th grade This is my fifth year teaching Title I Reading I have a 20 month old daughter and two Portuguese Water Dogs. I am married to my husband, who teaches high school science. We are having a son soon!

6. Ms. Kaputa’s Credentials Graduated from Mt. Pleasant Area School District Received my Bachelor’s Degree from California University of PA, California, PA Received my Master’s Degree and Reading Specialist Certification from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA Classroom teacher for 10 years before applying for a job as a Reading Specialist Currently working as a Reading Specialist for many years. My two daughters: My oldest is attending WCCC and my youngest attends the Mt. Pleasant Area Senior/Junior High School

7. No Child Left Behind A program initiated by the President of the United States to have all school districts plan programs so that all children will function on grade level.

8. Common Core Standards

9. Right To Know The Mount Pleasant Area School District is in compliance with the new Right to Know law enacted in Pennsylvania on January 1, 2009. This law enables the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records to serve as a resource for citizens, public officials and members of the media in obtaining public records.Right to Know An individual or designee of a group may submit their Right to Know request in writing or by completing the approved form. The requestor would submit it to the District’s Open Records Officer. Requestors must provide their name, address, and specific detail so the district can properly identify the information being requested. Requests need not include an explanation of why the information is being sought or the intended use of the information unless required by law.form Requests are to be submitted one of four ways: 1) In person (using the form), to the Open Records Officer located at the Administration Office, 271 State Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666, between the hours of 7:30am - 4:00pmform 2) By mail, addressed to Luann Eckels, Open Records Officer, Administration Office, 271 State Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 3) By fax, to 724-547-2046 to the attention of Luann Eckels, Open Records Officer 4) Via email, to Luann Eckels, Open Records Officer at leckels@mpasd.netleckels@mpasd.net Requests will be reviewed and a response will be provided in accordance with the law, board policy and administrative regulations. If copying is required, there is a per page charge in accordance with the Fee Structure set by the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. policy If you have any questions regarding these procedures please feel free to contact Luann Eckels at 724-547-4100 x-6320

10. What is Title I? Title I is a federally funded remedial program. It provides extra reading instruction for those in most need.

11. Our mission is to develop learners who should be successful at using the skills and thinking processes needed for their curriculum work. We encourage our students to apply these reading skills both in and out of the classroom so that they eventually become lifelong learners.

12. Our mission is to encourage, develop, and support students in acquiring the necessary literacy skills to become successful readers

13. How was my child chosen for Title I? Results of Multiple Assessments

14. DIBELS Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills Different components based on grade level and benchmarks Individualized test Given to all K-2 students and Title I Reading students in grades 3 – 6.

15. STAR Standardized Testing And Reporting A computer test given to all students first through sixth grade Can be a group test or done individually at any time. Gives immediate reports for teachers and parents including suggestions Ability to give us Grade Equivalents, Instructional Reading Levels, and a zone in which students should be reading.

16. Other Considerations Reading Grade PSSA results Curriculum Based Assessments Teacher Recommendations

17. Who makes the decision if my child should be in Title I? The Title I Reading Specialists do, along with the supervisor and input from the classroom teacher, based on the multiple test results.

18. Will my child stay in Title I forever? Not necessarily. We are a flexible program. We will assess three times a year.

19. Technology we use Computer Labs Computers in the library Laptops for our Title I students to use right in the classroom.

20. Technology we use Promethean Boards in the Title I classrooms and Computer labs

21. Technology we use Staff uses Ipads for testing and progress monitoring with INSTANT results.

22. Computer Programs we use Study Island- all Title I students in grades 3-6 and other students that need extra practice. This program CAN be used at home. Reading Eggs and Reading Eggspress are online programs that are available to all Title I students. This program can also be used at home.

23. SchedulingScheduling Students receive Title I instruction in addition to their regular Reading class. In the Title I program, we work individually and in small groups with students as time permits.

24. Title I Reading Specialist’s Job Drill Review Reteach Assess/Diagnostic Testing

25. Materials Used by the Title I Reading Teachers

26. The materials used are on the instructional level of your child. Title I coordinates their skill work with the classroom teacher. We use materials aligned with the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt reading series as well as the technology mentioned previously.

27. We drill the same vocabulary that is taught in the regular classroom and reinforce skills that are presented in that lesson. Regular meetings with the classroom teacher are held to discuss progress of the student as well as weaknesses that need to be addressed.

28. Programs / Activities Used Think Central resources Florida Center for Research Activities ( www.fcrr.org) www.fcrr.org Word Building and Word Sorts Explicit Instruction Interactive Promethean Board Lessons

29. Parent/Guardian Involvement District Wide Parental Involvement Policy Building Compact Parent Advisory Committee State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC) Conference at Seven Springs –http://www.spac.k12.pa.us/

30. What can the parent do? Encourage Read Review Support

31. Parent Involvement is Important Annual Meeting Parent/Teacher Conferences Special Events at School Homework Supervision Read at home with children Open House Read Across America Program Parent Trainings Encourage, support, listen, investigate

32. Home/School Communication

33. Parent Resource Center Housed across the district Any parent of a Title I child may borrow materials free of charge We have games, books, and manipulatives Complete form in your folder and submit to the Title I teacher. Items will then be sent home with your child. Good for long breaks or rainy weekends

34. Parent Resource Center

35. Websites PA State Parent Advisory Council http://www.spac.k12.pa.us/ PA Parent and Information Resource Center Newsletter. Helpful information. http://www.center-school.org/pa-pirc/ Teacher Website and/or Federal Programs website for MPASD www.mpasd.net

36. Don’t Forget Parent/Teacher Conferences Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

37. Don’t Forget Title I workshop the night of conferences. November 10, 2014 Time to be determined

38. To contact me Email acavalier@mpasd.net jkaputa@mpasd.net Telephone724-547-4100 x4212 Mrs. Cavalier x5880 Ms. Kaputa Teacher Website www.mpasd.net

40. Thank you!! We look forward to working with you!