0. Title I Annual Information for Parents: 2016 - 2017
Hickory Grove Elementary

1. Welcome: Introductions

2. Welcome: Introductions
Please make sure you have signed in and have a nametag
High-Fiving to the Music: Wildcats!!!!!
My name is ___________. My child’s name is __________ and is in the _________ grade.
One reason I came to PTO is ____________________.

3. Title I Legislation
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that each Title I School hold an Annual Meeting for Title I parents for the purpose of…
Informing you of your school’s participation in Title I
Explaining the requirements of Title I
Explaining your rights as parents to be involved

4. Federal Programs Complaint Procedures
NCDPI Website Link to the Complaint Resolution Procedures:
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES:As required by the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Section 9304(a)(3)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L ) requires: states adopt written procedures for the receipt and resolution of complaints alleging violations of law in the administration of the programs in P.L North Carolina State Board of Education policy #EEO-E- 001 outlines the procedures to be followed in resolving complaints alleging violations of requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.The State Board’s complaint resolution policy can be viewed by going to the NCSBE Policy Manual Table of Contents at Click on “EEO Series” to access the Effective and Efficient Operations policies. Click on
“EEO-E” to access the federal programs policies. Click on policy “EEO-E-001” to view the State Board’s policy on resolution of complaints for federal programs.
To learn more about the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, go to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s website at:
or the U. S. Department of Education’s website at:

5. What does it mean to be a Title I School?
Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…
Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards.
Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities
Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers
Being a Title I school also means encouraging parental involvement and advocating for parents’ rights
Currently our population of economically-disadvantaged students makes up 87% of our population & all student qualify for free breakfast & lunch
Discuss:
How being in a Title I school means more money to help students who are struggling in school
- Give examples of how Title I monies will be used to assist students at the school.
Give examples of how Title I monies will be used to assist parents.
(Consider giving demonstrations of programs used or allow parents to visit work stations and experience what the student experiences.)
- Explain that a big part of Title I means parents’ rights, by law, to be involved in decisions made at the school level and at the LEA level. (This will be discussed throughout the meeting.)
Important: Parents should leave the meeting being able to answer the following question: What does it mean to be a Title I school? (They should be able to answer the question and give a couple of examples of how Title I funds are being used at their school.)

6. How is our school using this funding?
Total Budget: $357,679
Personnel: $247,725
-1 Reading Tutor
-1 Behavior Management Technician
-0.5 Classroom Teacher
-1 Family School Advocate
-Subs for Quarterly All Day Planning, TRC Planning 3X per Year
**-Facilitator
Summer Planning: $29,597
-Teacher Leaders to map out first quarter, create first quarterly assessment, prepare planning binders, prepare PD
-Instructional Leadership team for the end of June to prepare curriculum and provide professional development for teachers
Mckinney-Vento: $1,355
Supplies and Materials: $68,597
-Online Lesson Planning
-Online Student Data Analysis
-Reading Testing in Grades 4-5
-Classroom Materials
Parent Involvement: $10,405
-agendas, take home folders, consumable EOG prep books

7. Further Information Regarding Parent Involvement Funds
Any LEA with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of the Title I allocation for parental involvement
Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved at the LEA level for system-wide initiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining 95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the LEA. Each Title I school receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental involvement
Title I parents have the right to make decisions regarding how this money is spent
Our Title I Parent Involvement Allocation Plan is available on our website: Focus on agendas, take home folders, consumable EOG prep books
Discuss:
- What the LEA’s Title I allocation is.
- What the 1% amount is.
How much of the 1% (Up to 5%) was reserved, off the top, at the LEA for System-wide initiatives. Give examples of the system-wide initiatives.
- Give parents the amount (the 95% amount) that is shared by all the Title I schools in the school system.
Give the amount your school received for parental involvement (Your school’s portion of the 95% of the 1%).
How there is a committee (LEA Advisory Committee) that makes decisions on funds reserved and on funds allocated to the Title I schools.
That Title I parents have the right, by law, to be involved in decisions on how the 1% set-aside is spent (both at the LEA and at their school)
- The timeline for the LEA Advisory Committee’s work. How parents will be reminded and informed of the committee’s work so they may give timely input.
- Clearly state the process that is in place for all Title I parents to have the opportunity for input on how the 1% funds are spent.
Important: Parents should leave the meeting being able to answer the following question: What is the 1% set-aside, and how can you be involved in decisions regarding how the money is used?
(Parents should be able to discuss the process that is in place for their involvement in decisions regarding the 1% set-aside, both for system-wide initiatives and school-level activities.)

8. What is the CMS Parental Involvement Policy?
This plan addresses how the LEA will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It includes…
The LEA’s expectations for parents
How the LEA will involve parents in decision-making
How the LEA will work to build the schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement to improve student academic achievement
Title I parents have the right to be involved in the development of this plan
Please see our website for a copy of the district’s parental involvement policy
Distribute the LEA Parental Involvement Plan.
Discuss:
Key components of the plan.
- That Title I parents have the right, by law, to be involved in the development of the LEA Parental Involvement Plan
- What collaborative committee(s) develops the plan.
- The process and timeline for the committee’s work. How parents will be reminded and informed of the committee’s work so they may give timely input.
- Clearly state the process that is in place for all Title I parents to have the opportunity for input on the LEA Parental Involvement Plan. Discuss any surveys, focus groups, parent representatives, etc. that are a part of that input.
Important: Parents should leave the meeting being able to answer the following question: What is the LEA Parental Involvement Plan, and how can you be involved in the development of the plan? (Parents should be able to discuss the process that is in place for their involvement in the development of the LEA Parental Involvement Plan.)

9. What’s included in the School’s Parental Involvement Plan?
This plan addresses how the school will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Components include…
How parents can be involved in decision-making and activities
How parental involvement funds are being used
How information and training will be provided to parents
How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong parental involvement
Title I parents have the right to be involved in the development of the school’s Parental Involvement Plan
Please see our website for the HGES Parent Involvement Plan
Distribute the school’s Parental Involvement Plan (the Parental Involvement Section of the CIP).
Discuss:
- That the school’s parental involvement plan is a part of the CIP, designed to work with the other parts in increasing student achievement.
key components. Emphasize the Building Capacity component and discuss all of the opportunities that will be available for parents this year. Discuss how you will be implementing all of the “shalls,” as these are required by law to be implemented.
- That Title I parents have the right, by law, to be involved in the development of the school’s Parental Involvement Plan
The process and timeline for the plan’s development and how parents can give input.
Introduce parent representatives of appropriate committees
Clearly state the process that is in place for all Title I parents to have the opportunity for input on the plan.
Important: Parents should leave the meeting being able to answer the following question: Did you receive a copy of your school’s Parental Involvement Plan, and do you know how you can be involved in its development? (Parents should be able to discuss the process that is in place for their involvement in the development of their school’s Parental Involvement Plan.)

10. What is the School-Parent Compact?
This compact was sent home the first week of school. Please sign and return this compact as soon as possible.
The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student, to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement
Title I Parents have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact
Distribute the School-Parent Compact.
Discuss:
- The 3 components of the compact in detail. This is a great opportunity to continue the discussion on how we need to work as partners to address the school’s goals, building upon the earlier discussion about the CIP and the school’s goals.
- That Title I parents have the right, by law, to be involved in the development/revision of the School-Parent Compact
The timeline for the compact’s development/review/revision.
Clearly state the process that is in place for all Title I parents to have the opportunity for input on the compact.
Important: Parents should leave the meeting being able to answer the following question: What is the School-Parent Compact, and do you know how you can be involved in developing or revising the compact? (Parents should be able to discuss the process that is in place for their involvement in the development/revision of the School-Parent Compact.)

11. CMS Code of Student Conduct
Please note that our school discipline policy is aligned with the CMS Student Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct has been reviewed by your child’s teacher with your child
Copies of the Code of Conduct can be viewed at:
s/HandbooksFormsandNotices.aspx

12. Highly-Qualified Status of Teachers
Our school’s present status of Highly Qualified Teachers:
100% of teachers are deemed Highly Qualified with two exceptions:
-long-term substitute in the Art Classroom, the permanent teacher will return on 10/17/16
-substitute in first grade pending NC Teaching assessment scores
Parents will receive written notification
from the school if/when the teacher is not
meeting ESEA’s requirements for
Highly-Qualified
Parents may also contact the school at
any time to request this information
Discuss:
Tell parents the number of teachers in the school who are currently Highly Qualified and the number not Highly Qualified.
Explain the NCLB requirement that Title I parents must be notified if their child has been assigned to or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not Highly Qualified.
Clearly state the process that is in place for notifying parents.
Important: Parents should leave the meeting being able to answer the following question: How will you be notified if your child’s teacher is not Highly Qualified? (Parents should be able to discuss the process that is in place for notifying parents if there child is assigned to or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not Highly Qualified.)

13. Standards for Instruction
Common Core Standards are Utilized for K-5 Literacy and Math Instruction
On June 2, 2010, North Carolina adopted the Common Core State Standards in K-12 Mathematics and K-12 English Language Arts released by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers
The full Common Core standards can be viewed at OR
Common Core Shifts for Parents
North Carolina Essential Standards are Utilized for K-5 Science, Social Studies, Health, Art, Music, Physical Education, Media & Technology Instruction
The full Essential Standards can be viewed at

14. School Improvement Plan
Our SIP draft was presented at our September School Leadership Team Meeting, and feedback was provided in order to make revisions. Once the plan is approved by the district, it will be posted on our school website:
You can view the SIP on the website now
The School Improvement Plan includes:
A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data
Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students
Professional Development Needs
Coordination of Resources and Comprehensive Budget
The School’s Parental Involvement Plan
Title I parents have a right to be involved in the development of this plan
- Have copies of the complete CIP available for parents to refer to during this discussion (The CIP could very well still be in draft form at the time of this meeting, which presents an excellent opportunity for parent input while the CIP is under development.) Note: The school’s Parental Involvement Plan (which is the parental section of the CIP) will be addressed on the next slide.
- Consider having CIP committee representatives, particularly parent representatives, to share about the work of the committee during these two slides.
Discuss:
Key components of the plan. This is an excellent time to share the school’s academic strengths & weaknesses with parents & how we will need to all work together as partners to meet certain goals, both for the school and for each individual child.
- That Title I parents have the right, by law, to be involved in the development of the CIP.
The process and timeline for the CIP committee’s work and how parents can give input.
Introduce parent representatives of the committee
Clearly state the process that is in place for all Title I parents to have the opportunity for input on the CIP.
Where parents can find a complete copy of the CIP at any time during the year.
Important: Parents should leave the meeting being able to answer the following question: What is the CIP, and how can you be involved in its development? (Parents should be able to discuss the process that is in place for their involvement in the development of the CIP.)

15. AMO measures the participation of student groups
Definition of AMOs
Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) is defined as participation targets for students to take the End-of-Grade assessments.
In Hickory Grove made 100% of our AMO Targets!
We also met growth!

16. Status of HGES Areas of Pride Areas of Focus TRC Growth across NELC
Met Growth EOG’s
+GLP Overall, 3rd, Math, Sci
6/7 EOG GLP Composites were w/in 1% of previous year or increased
5th Sci +9%
3rd Reading +35%
3rd Math +6.5%
Areas of Focus
5th Reading based on last year’s TRC and EOG in 4th
2nd Reading based on last year’s TRC in 1st
+10% w/TRC & EOG’s in order to get well into the C Range
**1% lower than last year which caused us to be 1% away from a C**

17. How can I support the school and my child?
Join the Parent Teacher Organization
Join the School Leadership Team
Volunteer in a variety of capacities. To volunteer, please go onto the CMS website to complete the parent volunteer form:
Contact the front office to make sure you are a registered volunteer:
Contact our literacy facilitator to serve as a third grade reading mentor: Lauren Berlin
Contact your child’s teacher to set up time to volunteer with the class: Call the school to leave a message and/or send an via the school website
Chaperone for Field Trips
Volunteer at PTO Events

18. Join the PTO: Parent Teacher Organization
Meets 4 times per year
Events: 2 Dances, Muffins for Moms, Donuts for Dads
Fundraisers for School: Monthly Jeans for $2, Two Dances
Organizes Staff Appreciation Week in May
Provides Funding for: Donuts for Dads, Muffins for Moms, August and December Staff Gifts, Staff Meals for Appreciation, Student Promotion Ceremonies

19. Who are the parent leaders at Hickory Grove?
 Hickory Grove Elementary PTO
We need your help!
Positions: 
Co-Presidents=Magaly Carmona &_________
Secretary=Joy Vaughn
Treasurer=_____________
PTO Meeting Dates
All Meetings are Main Building Media Center
September 26
November 28
January 30
March 27
Goals of the PTO: To support the school in meeting the SIP goals through volunteering and fundraising

20. Final Thoughts
Please contact the school at any point should you have further questions/comments: Phone:
Sign-Up Today:
Key Roles
Co-Presidents:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Events
Donuts for Dads on 8:45:
Mother Son Dance 6:00:
Next Meeting: November 5:30