1. W Welcome to Oakley Elementary September 22, 2016
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Welcome to Oakley Elementary
September 22, 2016

2. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Title 1 funding began as a part of the Great Society Program of President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
The purpose of the law is to help every child receive a high quality education with a focus on providing support to students who are at risk of not meeting the state academic standards.

3. Oakley Elementary is a Title 1 school.
Title 1 funds are directed to schools with more than 40% free and reduced lunch participants. Please fill out a free and reduced lunch form even if you do not wish to receive the services.
Oakley Elementary is a Title 1 school.

4. How Does Title 1 Work?
The Federal government provides funding to states each year for Title 1 programs.
To receive funding local school districts must submit a plan to the state that describes how the district will address the ESSA law.

5. This Federal funding supports Oakley Elementary staff and students in the following ways:
Staff Development: Funds support teacher learning by paying for workshops, substitutes, and support materials from workshops to use in the classroom.
Parent Involvement: Funds support parent events presented by Oakley Staff and Title 1 staff for parent learning.
Instructional Supplies: Funds support student learning by adding support staff for reading groups and to purchase instructional materials for use school-wide.

6. Oakley Elementary
The school plan is designed each year with input from all stakeholders: administrators, teachers and parents. Input is received through a variety ways including surveys, School Advisory and PTO boards, School Improvement Teams and focus groups.

7. How Can Parents Be Involved?
Federal law requires each school to have Home/School Compacts that state the responsibilities of parents, students, and the school. Every family is asked to sign a compact for each child. The content of the compacts are reviewed by staff and parents each year and revised if needed.

8. Right to Know:
As a parent of a student in a Title 1 school, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the classroom teachers and assistants who instruct your child. The Federal law, Every Student Succeeds Act, allows you to ask for this information from the school’s principal. Contact the principal in writing if you would like to receive this information. The information will be provided within one week of your written request.

9. As a parent you may be asked to serve on the School Advisory Board, the Leadership/School Improvement Team, School Committees, and focus groups. In addition, there may be opportunities to complete surveys during the year in order to share your input on the Title 1 program. Written comments are welcomed at any time.

10. Oakley Elementary needs your help!
You can help in the following ways:
Help determine priorities and goals for the school.
Help plan and evaluate instructional programs.
Support student learning at home and at school.
You may be asked:
To serve on an advisory board or school committee.
To complete surveys.
To be part of a focus group.
To work with your child at home.
To volunteer in classrooms or at other school activities.

11. For additional information, please contact Angela Ensley at 274-7515
Buncombe County also has a District Level Parent Advisory Board and your participation is welcomed.
For additional information, please contact Angela Ensley at