1. Parent Orientation Meeting Fall 2017
Welcome to Title I
Parent Orientation Meeting Fall 2017

2. What is Title I and How Does it Help Schools?
Federal grant providing extra money for children struggling in school.
Extra programs to improve regular education services
School day services, summer school, family resources and family events. 2

3. How are Students Chosen to Receive Title I Services?
Selection for services is according to student test data.
Student scores and goals are provided to parents through a Notice of Services letter.
Test data is monitored throughout the year to determine eligibility 3

4. Reading Selection Criteria
Scholastic Reading I)
Reading Selection Criteria
Gr. 7:
SRI: Proficient at end of Gr. 6 = 925
Iready: Goal at end of Gr. 6 = 641
Gr. 8:
SRI: Proficient at end of Gr. 7 = 970
NWEA: Goal at end of Gr. 7 = 218 4

6. Math Selection Criteria
Scholastic Reading I)
Math Selection Criteria
Gr. 7:
Iready 2: 6th Gr. Mid Year Goal = 514
Iready 3: 6th Gr. Year End Goal = 541
Gr. 8:
NWEA 2: 7th Gr. Mid Year Goal = 226
NWEA 3: 7th Gr. Year End Goal = 229 6

9. What is Covered in Title I in Reading?
Leveled Literacy Intervention
Teacher
Ms. Serratore 9

10. Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI)
LLI is a small-group, supplementary literacy intervention. The LLI systems are designed to work on these skills:
Comprehension
Vocabulary
Fluency
Phonics and Word Decoding
Writing
Test Taking 10

11. LLI Video 11

12. What Reading Tests are Used to Measure Student Progress During the Year?
Scholastic Computer Reading (SRI)Test 3 times/year
NWEA Computer Test 3 times/year
CBM Computer Comprehension Tests
CBM Computer Vocabulary Tests
Fluency Assessments 12

13. What Reading Goals Should My Child Have?
Scholastic Computer Test
Proficient for Gr. 7 =
Proficient for Gr. 8 =
What Reading Goals Should My Child Have?
Scholastic Reading Inventory Test
Proficient for Gr. 7 = Lexile
Proficient for Gr. 8 = Lexile 13

15. How Can I Help My Child At Home with Reading?
Read books at Child’s Lexile Level
Required Reading Information
Comprehension Questioning Strategies
Develop Vocabulary Skills 15

16. What is Covered in Title I During the School Day in Math?
Pierce Math 180 Teachers
Mr. Hoyle – 7th Grade
Ms. Shelton – 8th Grade 16

17. Whole Class “Do Now!”
Small Group Rotations
Brain Arcade 17

18. Math 180 Instructional Model

19. Math 180 Video 19

20. What Math Tests are Used to Measure Student Progress During the Year?
Scholastic Computer Math (SMI)Test 3 times/year
NWEA Computer Test 3 times/year
Performance Tasks
mSkills assessment 20

21. What Math Goals Should My Child Have?
Scholastic Computer Test
Proficient for Gr. 7 =
Proficient for Gr. 8 =
What Math Goals Should My Child Have? 21

22. What Math Goals Should My Child Have?
Scholastic Computer Test
Proficient for Gr. 7 =
Proficient for Gr. 8 =
What Math Goals Should My Child Have? 22

23. How Can I Help My Child At Home with Math?
Brain Arcade
Practice Basic Skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Free Homework Hotline
Call: 1-877-ASK-ROSE
Math 180 Family Portal 23

24. teacher.scholastic.com/products/math180/familyportal/index.htm

25. How Can I Find Out What My Child Needs to Work On?
Title I Notice of Services
SRI & SMI Reports
Report Cards
Parent Teacher Conferences
September 28th and 29th
January 18th and April 26th
Skyward Online Access for Grades 25

27. Parent Involvement 27

28. Parent Involvement Policies & School- Home Compacts
Encourage parents and children to take an active role.
Rights are listed in the school parent involvement policy.
Compact outlines school and home responsibilities 28

29. Activities throughout the year include:
Title I Orientation Meetings (September)
Family Fun Night (November)
Parent Teacher Conferences
September 28th and 29th,
January 18th and April 26th
Spring Family Event (April)
Family Library Resources (Year Round) 29

32. Concern Procedures
A written form may be completed by any individual or organization. This would be in the event that a federal or state law has been broken. 32

34. Online Resources
Merrillville Community School Corporation
Merrillville Title I Information Indiana Department of Education Title I 34

35. Questions? Please Contact
Gr. 7 & 8 Reading Ms. Serratore x. 6663
Gr. 7 Math Mr. Hoyle at x. 6673
Gr. 8 Math Ms. Shelton at x. 6757 35

36. Door Prizes & Survey 36

37. Thank You For Attending!
Please browse through our family library materials for items to take home today. 37