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Title I Dearborn Public Schools October 9, 2013 ASC Board Room
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What does it mean to be a Title I School? Being a Title I school means receiving additional federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… Providing timely and additional assistance to help students meet challenging content standards. Supplemental staff positions/materials/activities/technology Increasing parental Involvement through meetings/trainings/activities
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How Does a School Qualify? Based on Poverty Rates (Free and Reduced Lunch Rates) 35% F&R qualifies for Targeted Assistance 40% F&R qualifies for School-Wide Assistance
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Schools get a per pupil allotment based on their percentage of F&R students (this amount is recalculated every year). The district is also required to reserve funds for pre- determined allotments: 1% parental involvement set-asides 10%-20% support for Focus/Priority Schools
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Dearborn Title I Schools 31 schools (out of 34) are Title I schools 30 have school-wide programs 1 school is targeted assistance
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Parental Involvement Parents have the right to be informed and involved in Title I decisions! Join your school School Improvement Team Attend annual Title I Parent Meetings Participate in annual Title I Evaluations
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Questions? Contact your child’s school principal Compensatory Education Office Kathleen McBroom mcbrook@dearbornschools.org
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