1. Title I Annual Meeting Overview of the Title I Program at North Primary School
North Primary School Principal, Mrs. Christine M. Ross
Reading Specialists: Mrs. Melissa Daugherty & Mrs. Gina Miller
September 6, 2017

2. Purpose of Today’s Presentation
Provide information about our school’s Title I program for parents/guardians of students in our school.

3. Every Student Succeeds Act
ESSA
December 2015
Reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1956
Formerly No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

4. What is Title I?
Federal funds to provide programs to help support children who are struggling in the area of reading & math
Used for a variety of programs and activities designed to increase student academic achievement in the area of reading
Funds are distributed to Districts/schools based on the number of low income students, BUT students are selected to receive services based on academic need!

5. What is Title I… Continued?
Extra or additional help – Supplemental (in addition to what they learn during language arts or math time in the classroom)
Title I services DO NOT replace the core curriculum.

6. Who is a Title I Student?
Students identified as “at risk of failing” state academic standards in grades K-4
Districts set qualification criteria
NOT based on poverty – based on academic need

7. Types of Programs
School -wide Program – East, South, and North Primary Schools
40% or higher poverty level
Approved school-wide plan that is updated yearly and includes parents on the committee/team
Not required to identify particular children-all students and teachers are considered Title I
More flexible use of funds- used to upgrade the educational program in ways that may impact every student in the school
Push-in program model

8. School-Wide Program at North Primary School
Lunch Bunch – Grades 3 & 4
Morning PALs Program K-2
Breakfast Homework Help Grades 1-4
Parent/Guardian Workshops
Family Math & Literacy Nights

9. Types of Programs Cont. Targeted Assisted Programs
35% or higher poverty level
Students identified or “targeted” for the program based on performance on assessments (need)
Assist students with meeting state academic standards in reading and grade level targets
Can be a pull-out or push-in program (Push-in)

10. Reading Intervention Specialists
East Primary – 2.5 Reading Intervention Specialists
South Primary – 1 Reading Intervention Specialist
North Primary – 1.5 Reading Intervention Specialists

11. Title I Family Engagement Requirements
At least one Annual Title I Meeting Posted on the website
District Level Parent Involvement Policy (School Board Policy) Posted on the website
Title I District Level Parent Involvement Policy (School Board policy) Posted on the website
Title I Parent Involvement Policy (School Level) Posted on the website

12. Title I Family Engagement Requirements Continued
Home/School Compacts- Outlines how parents, the entire school staff and students will “share the responsibility” for improved student academic achievement .Posted on the website
Please take a few minutes to review these documents and share your thoughts & ideas on how we can make improvements.

13. Core Curriculum Our District uses the following curriculum:
ELA: Houghton Mifflin Journeys 2011
Math: McGraw Hill My Math
Science: Harcourt
K-6 Curriculum Capers can be found on District website

14. PA Core Standards
The PA Core Standards for Math, ELA, and Science can be found at:

15. Assessments Used to Identify Students in Need of Additional Support
Assessments are used to help teachers determine if a s student is understanding the content presented in the classroom.
We use the following assessments for all of our students:
Kindergarten Screening (K)
Sentence Dictation (K & 1),
High Frequency Words (K -2)
Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (K-4)
Common Formative Assessments (K-4)*
Common Summative Assessments (K-4)*
Common Benchmark Assessment (K-4)*

16. Type(s) of Services Provided
All of the assessment data is entered into a spreadsheet that rank orders the students with regards to “need.”
Guided Reading Groups
Flexible groups
3-5 students
3-5 times per week
minutes
Reorganized throughout the year based on updated assessment data
Early Literacy Intervention (ELI)
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) (K-4)

17. Type(s) of Services Provided
Extension & Intervention (EI)
Daily
40 minutes
Flexible groups
Weekly common formative assessment data
Reorganized weekly
Grade level standards
Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Approaching Expectations, Below Expectations

18. PSSA Proficiency Levels
Your child will be taking the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in grades 3-8, during the Spring.
Four Proficiency Levels for the PSSA
Advanced
Proficient
Basic
Below Basic
ELA & Math (3rd and 4th grade), Science (4th grade)

19. Assessment Results
You will be notified of your child’s assessment results.
The timeline is as follows:
PSSA: Fall after the test is taken
F&P: October, January, May
Benchmark: Quarterly

20. School Performance Profile
SPP
School level NOT district level
Title I designated schools
School Reward: High Achieving (Top 5%)
School Reward: High Progress
No Designation
Focus School
Priority School (Bottom 5%)

21. School Performance Profile Continued
The SPP provides the public with information on how public schools across Pennsylvania are performing academically
Impacts the teacher and principal evaluation system
Is used for accountability for Title I schools under the state’s approved federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

22. Important Dates Meet the Teacher Night (September)
Parent Workshops / Family Nights (3-4 times a year)
School Board Meetings (Monthly)
Title I Spring Meeting (May)*
Title I School-wide Planning Committee/PAC (3 times a year)
Parent Teacher Conferences (November)
Transition Events (August & Spring)
Parent & Family Engagement Survey

23. Opportunities to Volunteer
In the school, in classrooms, on field trips, etc. *PTO Member & current clearances*
PTA/PTO
Field Trips
School library
Title I PAC/School-wide Planning Committee
Title I Annual Meeting
District Comprehensive Planning Committee

24. Parental Rights under ESSA
Teacher Qualifications (September)
Not properly certified teacher for four or more weeks (As necessary)
Request opportunities to meet regularly with staff for parent involvement
Participate in decisions affecting your child
Review application for Title I and make suggestions

25. Survey & Feedback We value your feedback!!!
Please complete the parent involvement survey this evening and you will have a chance to win the “Back to School Supply Basket.”

26. Survey & Feedback Cont.
Please return your suggestions for the North Primary School home-school compact and family engagement policies to your child’s teacher by Friday, September 15th.

27. Questions or Comments 724-845-2032 Christine.ross@kiskiarea.com