1. International Academy of Smyrna
Title I
International Academy of Smyrna
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2. Title I at IAS
Katrina Brinker, Head of School Zinta Perkins, Director of Operations Tabitha Stroud, Dean of Students Toni Lewis, Parent Facilitator Elizabeth Merritt, Academic Coach

3. What is Title I?
IAS is a schoolwide Title I school where resources are provided for all staff and students. The purpose of the program is to generate high levels of academic achievement in core subject areas for all students, especially those students most in need.

4. What is Title I? This purpose is achieved through:
High Quality Instruction
Comprehensive strategies and methods that are based on the use of evidence based research
Strategies and methods to improve teacher quality and professional development
Consolidated use of funds

5. Title I Information Federal funding to assist low achieving students
Federal funds allocated based on the percent of students receiving free and reduced lunch
Training provided to all Title I schools
District Improvement Plan created to improve student achievement

6. Title I Requirements Needs Assessment with Stakeholder Input
Use of Evidenced-based Reform Strategies
Parent Input
Parent Involvement
Parent Compact and Parent Involvement Policy
Research-based Professional Development
All Stakeholders Participate in Student Learning

7. How are Title I funds spent?
Academic Coach
Parent Facilitator
Technology – Chromebooks, Tech Support
Teacher and Parent Training
Extended Learning for Students (After School and/or Summer)
Supplemental Instructional Materials and Equipment
Parent Engagement

8. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Parent Compact
Agreement between teachers, parents and students
Agreement jointly created by the school and parents
Outlines responsibilities of teachers, parents and students
Details the school goals
Lists school engagement activities
Provides ways that IAS will communicate with families

9. FAMILY ENGAGEMENT Family Engagement Policy
Focuses on federal guidelines under Every Student Succeeds Act
Support or technical assistance given to parents
Parents provided an opportunity to evaluate the school
Provide funds for parent engagement
Training for parents on instructional strategies
Training for teachers to effectively work with parents
Strengthening parent engagement

10. Upcoming Events November is Parent Engagement Month
Tips for Parents Bookmark
Gift Gallery Applications
Movie Night – November 9
Camo SWAG Day – November 12
Math Strategies Night – November 28
December
Gift Gallery – December 8

11. Volunteer Policy Go to the IAS Website to complete training

12. To increase percent of students scoring in proficient and distinguished achievement levels in mathematics by 5%
Use of Standard Mathematical Practices
Professional development in SMP
Teachers engaged in Professional Learning Communities and data analysis to personalize learning
Use of common formative and summative assessments
IAS School Goals

13. 2018-2019 IAS School Goals To reduce teacher turnover by 5%
Professional development for teachers to use evidence-based instructional strategies
Use leveled system to support teachers: mentor teachers, new teacher support, collaborative and intensive support
Teachers input on organizational and instructional practices