1. Title I Annual Parent Meeting
Charles R. Hadley
September 5, 2018
Mary Menchero, Principal

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions All About Title I
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015
School-Parent Compact
Parental & Family Engagement Plan
Parents Rights
School Accountability Report Card (ESEA SPAR)
How to Get Involved
Important Title I Links
Recommendations and/or Concerns regarding PFEP & Compact
Q &A

3. What is Title I?
Title I is the major component of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
It is a federally funded program for the nation’s schools.
The goal of Title I is to improve the educational program for all Hadley students.
Title I schools spend the funds allocated based on the goals set in the School Improvement Plan which is developed jointly by parents and faculty.

4. Who Decides How Funds Are Used?
Every school has an Educational Excellence School Advisory Committee (EESAC) composed of:
Parents/Guardians
Principal
Teachers
Community Stakeholders
Students

5. What is Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)?
Gives states the authorization to identify their own goals to address proficiency on tests
This law maintains the annual testing requirements for Reading, Math and Science

6. Working Together!
The ESSA law requires that all Title I schools and families work together for success.
How we work together is listed in the following documents:
School Improvement Plan (SIP)
Title I School-level Parent and
Family Engagement Plan (PFEP)
School-Parent Compact

7. What is the School-Parent Compact?
It is a plan which states how the school and parents will work cooperatively for the successful education of your child.
The School-parent Compact will be reviewed and presented during the Open House Meeting. You will be contacted at a later date by your child’s teacher for recommendations regarding the plan.

8. School-level Title I Parental and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) Requirements
Offers Parent Academy and other meetings for parents at flexible times to maximize participation
Provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs
Assists parents in understanding academic standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the academic achievement of their children

9. How can you help in the development of the PFEP, SIP and School-Parent Compact?
Attend monthly EESAC meetings by checking the times & dates of all meetings on the monthly calendar and marquee.
All documents will be posted on the Hadley website and can also be found in the Main Office and the Family Enrichment Center.
Please contact Ms. Stacey Isom-Vazquez, EESAC Chairperson, for additional information.

10. Parent’s Rights
Be involved and request regular meetings with your child’s teachers.
Receive information on your child’s level of achievement and academic growth on state academic assessments in a timely manner.
Receive information as to the professional qualifications your child’s teachers and paraprofessionals.
Receive information regarding the school district’s Consultation and Complaint Procedures.

11. School Accountability Report Card
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act School Public Accountability Report (ESEA SPAR) provides parents and the community with the following information:
Demographic data;
School safety and climate for learning information;
Academic data;
Graduation rates;
Class sizes;
Teacher and staff information;
Curriculum and instruction descriptions;
Postsecondary preparation information.
ESEA SPAR is available at the school office or online at:

12. Get to Know Your School and Communicate with Teachers
Attend school events
Volunteer at the school
Join the PTA
Attend meetings and special training sessions for parents
Attend scheduled parent-teacher conferences
Consider whether you have met your responsibilities as stated in the School-Parent Compact
Monitor your child’s progress by maintaining contact with the teacher

13. Important Links Related to Title I
U.S. Department of Education, Improving Basic Programs Operated by Local Educational Agencies (Title I, Part A) Florida Department of Education, Federal Educational Programs Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Title I Administration School website crhadley.dadeschools.net

14. Thank You for Attending!
Questions
Thank You for Attending!

15. Classroom Visits