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Title I Annual Parent Meeting
Elliott Point Elementary September 18,2018 Kathy Ard, Principal Scott Nuss, Assistant Principal
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Agenda Welcome and Introductions
Growing Up: What do we want for our children? All About Title I Standards and Testing Parental Involvement
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Dreams to Reality What kind of person do you want your child to be:
HAVE THE PARENTS SHARE WITH EACHOTHER WHAT THEY HOPE THEIR CHIDLREN WILL ACCOMPLISH IN 30 YEARS? THEN HAVE POPCORN SHARE WITH A FEW.
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We All Want . . . The best for our children; A better future for them;
Success in school and life; To be happy; To be a good citizen; To be respectful, honest, and hard working; and To make more money than we do.
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What is “Every Student Succeeds Act”? (Replaced No Child Left Behind)
Education act signed into law in 2015 that aims to: Ensure that every student has a high-quality education Challenge and motivate students Provide parents with information about the quality of schools Give students the chance to be “well-rounded” No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is the name given to the most recent update of the main federal education law that, among other things, provides for Title I funding. NCLB aims to: Raise accountability – by carefully measuring school progress every year Provide more financial flexibility – by allowing federal money to be used to meet school or school district needs Set goals – to improve student performance in reading or math, for example Improve teacher quality – by perhaps providing funds for professional development Provide school choice – if a school doesn’t meet specific educational standards Make schools safer – and drug-free
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What is Title I? Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools. The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for every child. The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year. Elliott Point is a Title I school. What every parent should know about Title I! (brochure) Title I funds are used by schools and districts for a variety of programs and activities designed to increase children’s academic achievement (especially in reading and math). Schools work to identify students most in need of educational help. The schools set goals for improvement, measure student progress, using standards set forth in the state’s Title I plan, develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction, and involve parents in all aspects of the program. Title I seeks to provide supplemental support to those students that are the furthest from meeting the standards the state has set for all children. Districts receive Title I funds from the federal government (through the PA Department of Education), and distribute these funds to schools based on the number of low-income students (eligible for free/reduced price lunch). However, low-income is only used to distribute funds. Students are selected to receive Title I services if they have an academic need.
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How Title I Works The federal government provides funding to states each year for Title I. The Florida Department of Education sends the money to the district. The school district identifies eligible schools and provides Title I funds. Elliott Point implements a schoolwide (K-5) program. The Florida Department of Education receives funds from the federal government. Districts receive Title I funds from Department of Education, and the school district distributes these funds to schools based on the percentage of children eligible for free/reduced price lunch; however, students do not have to be from low-income families to receive help. For Title I Schoolwide Programs: Our students are in a Title I School-wide program. This means that our Title I money can be used to upgrade the educational program in ways that may impact every student in the school . This also means that every parent/guardian of a student in our school is a Title I parent! The schools set goals for improvement, measure student progress, using standards set forth in the state’s Title I plan, develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction, and involve parents in all aspects of the program. For Title I Targeted Programs: Our school is a Title I Targeted Assisted School. That means that we identify (or target) students for Title I services. We look at assessment results for students and identify those who need extra help to get caught up with their classmates. Students are selected to receive Title I services if they have an academic need.
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Achievement Goals The goal is to narrow the achievement gap between student groups by 50% by 2020. Targets include participation rate and percent proficient in reading, writing, mathematics and graduation rates. Schools are given a letter grade from A-F.
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Parent’s Rights Be involved and request regular meetings to express your opinions and concerns; Be provided information on your child’s level of achievement on assessments like FSA in reading/language arts, mathematics, and science; Request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher; and Be informed if your child is taught by an inexperienced qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks. Parents’ Rights under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Request the qualifications of your child’s teacher Be notified if your child is taught for more than 4 consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified Request opportunities for regular meetings with staff in order to make suggestions Participate in decisions relating to the education of your child Submit a written comment on the school-wide program plan when the school makes the plan available to the district (if you are not satisfied with the plan)
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School Accountability Report Card
School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school 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 Available in the FALL at the school office or online at
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School Grades Elliott Point Grade C
Use this slide or insert school’s grade explanation.
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Educational Standards
Florida’s academic content standards are rigorous for all students. The standards identify what your child needs to know and be able to do in all content areas. These standards are what the state tests. Information located at: click on standards tab This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom. If it is deleted, teachers must provide documentation that this was discussed. Sign in sheet and agenda or their own PowerPoint. Standards prepare Florida’s students to effectively engage, communicate, and compete globally with students around the world. Florida’s standards will incorporate important skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, collaboration and communication. The current standards adopted by the State Board of Education for Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Health, and Physical Education are found at the cpalms.org Web site.
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Guess what grade level? *2nd and 3rd Grade standards!
*Describe how words and phrases (e.g. regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song. *Recognize area as additive. Find areas of rectilinear figures by decomposing them into non-overlapping rectangles and adding the areas of the non-overlapping parts, applying this technique to solve real world problems. *2nd and 3rd Grade standards! This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom. If it is deleted, teachers must provide documentation that this was discussed. Sign in sheet and agenda or their own PowerPoint. Have the group guess which grade these standards are- segway to booklets on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards or Common Core Standards.
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School’s Curriculum Florida Standards form the framework of everything taught at school. Curriculum Reading Mathematics Writing Science This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom. If it is deleted, teachers must provide documentation that this was discussed. Sign in sheet and agenda or their own PowerPoint. School’s Curriculum Describe and explain the curriculum (example: McMillan K-5, Everyday Math, Write Tools, etc.)
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Measuring Student Success
Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) —Grades 3-11 MAP– Grades K-8 FCAT Science- Grades 5 and 8 This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom. If it is deleted, teachers must provide documentation that this was discussed. Sign in sheet and agenda or their own PowerPoint. Assessments—Add specific information on the assessments administered at the school Forms of academic assessment used to measure your student’s progress: by grade level (example: Terra Nova = 1st and 2nd grade; PSSA = 3rd, 4th & 5th grade; Reading First school = K, 1 and 2 focus.) Proficiency Levels – Describe the proficiency levels students are expected to meet. Be sure to explain to parents that students must be proficient, not basic, on the PSSA. Describe specifically when (and how often) will parents receive reports on children’s progress? (example: Wednesday folder; folder goes home daily in K and 1; DIBELS results were sent home; PSSA results are mailed home in the fall.)
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Title I Funds Provide Supplemental Support
Smaller classes; Additional teachers and paraprofessionals Additional training for school staff Extra time for instruction (Before and/or after school programs) Parental Involvement Activities and/or A variety of extra teaching methods and materials. Title I funds are used to supplement the program at the school by providing funds which support the following types of activities: Additional teachers and paraprofessionals to create smaller classes Additional training for school staff Extra time for instruction (Before and/or after school programs) Parental Involvement Activities A variety of supplemental teaching methods and materials
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Title I funds Elliott Point is provided $323,850 to pay for services and programs for our students. Title I funds pay for the following: Remediation Teachers Technology Parent Involvement Activities Additional manipulatives and supplies for students Inform participates of the total Title I funds the school receives Describe your Title I program and what it looks like 1% of these funds are used to provide Parent Involvement activities How and when will parents help to determine how that money is spent? Describe how parent involvement funds were used the previous year. Explain that parents must have the opportunity to help decide how the parent involvement funds are used and what type of parent involvement activities they want or need to help their kids do better in school.
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Who decides how funds are used?
Every school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) composed of: Parents, Teachers, Other staff that works at the school, Principal and Students (at Middle and High School) The School Advisory Council determines how to use Title I funds. Parents are invited to join our SAC team. Contact Anita Diamond for more information Explain the process the school uses to involve parents in the decision-making process. Explain that parents are critical to this process. Provide information on all of the opportunities parents have to participate. Opportunities to Volunteer: Describe the various opportunities for parents to volunteer or become involved in your school. Some examples might include: In the school, in classrooms, or on fieldtrips Decisions and Planning on How to Use Title I School Parent Involvement Funds District/School Councils - meetings throughout the year where parents participate in school-wide program planning, and decide how to use the Title I parent involvement funds School Parent Councils
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Working together! Title I law requires that all Title I schools and families work together. How we work together is listed in our: School Level Parental Involvement Policy; Parent-School Compact; and Title I Plan (School Improvement Plan). Section 1118 of No Child Left Behind requires meaningful involvement of parents in the decisions made at the school. Specifically, parents are required to be involved in the development, implementation, review and revisions of the Parent Involvement Policy, Schoolwide Plan (School Improvement Plan) and the Parent-School Compact. Parents are also required to be involved in the development of district wide policies. Title I District Parent Policy – how the district involves parents and build schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parent involvement and to help their children succeed. Must be reviewed and revised annually with parents. Distribute a copy of the District Parent Involvement Policy and review. Explain that Title I parents can be involved in reviewing and updating the policy each year (provide the dates/times for the meeting if available) Title I School Parent Involvement Policy - how the school involves parents in organized, ongoing and timely ways in the planning, review and improvement of programs and provide opportunities for parents to learn how to work with our children to improve their achievement. Must be reviewed and revised annually with parents. Distribute a copy of the School Parent Involvement Policy and review. Title I School-Parent Compact – outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement. Must be reviewed and revised annually with parents. Distribute a copy of the School Parent Compact to review and discuss Explain that Title I parents can be involved in reviewing and updating the school/parent policy each year (provide the dates/times for the meeting if available)
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Parent-School Compact
Teachers, Students and Parents commit to do their very best to support the student’s academic endeavors. Elliott Point Elementary Parent-Student-Teacher compact Elliott Point's Vision Statement is: To create a school where all students experience success, become engaged in learning and move beyond their present academic level to new heights. Parent/Guardian Agreement (Any person who is committed to helping this student may sign in lieu of the parent.) I want my child to achieve; therefore, I will: see that my child is at school by 7:50 am each day and attends school regularly. support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline. provide a home environment that encourages my child to learn. talk with my child about his/her school activities every day. communicate regularly with my child's teacher by phone or . read with my child and let my child read to me at least 20 minutes each day/night. attend parent activities (conferences, Family nights, etc.) Parent/Guardian Signature Student Agreement It is important that I work to the best of my ability: therefore, I will strive to do the following: come to school each day prepared with my homework and materials to work. complete and return assignments on tune. observe regular study hours. do my best in my work and behavior. show respect for myself and others. believe that I can learn and will learn. follow school-wide discipline plan. Student Signature Teacher Agreement It is important that students achieve; therefore, I will: show respect for each child and his/her family. seek ways to involve parents in the school program. demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude. maintain open lines of communications with students and parents through conferences, phone calls, . Teacher Signature "Where Excellence Is The Outcome" Title I School-Parent Compact – outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement. Must be reviewed and revised annually with parents. Distribute a copy of the School Parent Compact to review and discuss Explain that Title I parents can be involved in reviewing and updating the school/parent policy each year (provide the dates/times for the meeting if available)
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Parent Family Engagement Policy Requirements
Involve parents in a meaningful way in the development, implementation, and review of the parental involvement program Convene an annual meeting to inform parents of Title I students, of Title I requirements and their rights to be involved in the Title I program. Offer meetings at flexible times to maximize participation Provide information on the specific committees that parents can be involved. Include the purpose, date and time of meetings.
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Parent Family Engagement Policy Requirements
Provides materials and training to help Title I parents work with their children to improve their achievement Assists parents in understanding academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children. Family Literacy Night Family Math and Science Night Important Dates: Provide a list of workshops, parent events, district meetings, etc. that may be of interest to parents or are opportunities for them to be involved.
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We will assist parents through…
Providing parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs. There are many ways to communicate with us Call Send a note in with your child What works for you? Assists parents in understanding academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children. List the opportunities planned to meet this requirement
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Your involvement is Key to your child’s success!
You are your child’s first teacher. You have the ability to influence your child’s education more than any teacher or school. You know your child best: Share information about your child’s interests and abilities with teachers; and Ask to see progress reports on your child and the school. By taking an active role in Title I, you’ll show your child: How important he or she is to you How important education is to you That you and the school are a team Speak up if you notice any problems – But, don’t criticize the school or a teacher in front of your child.
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Support Your Child’s Education
Tutor your child at home; Know what your child is learning in class; Ask your child’s teacher what you can do at home to assist in your child’s education. Expect that your child can succeed; Set difficult but achievable academic goals Be specific about what you and your child will do to meet those goals. Review progress towards goals This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom. There are many ways parents can help their child. See the handout.
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Get to Know Your School & Communicate With Teachers
Attend school events Visit the classroom Volunteer at the school Join parents’ organizations Keep teachers informed Attend special parent trainings Attend parent-teacher conferences Be prepared for the meetings Consider whether you have met your responsibilities as stated in the parent-school compact List your questions before the meeting This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom.
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Classroom Visits Teachers will provide grade specific information:
Florida Standards (Math and ELA). Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (Science and Social Studies) and Grade Level Expectations; Grade Specific Curriculum; Measuring Student Success; Definition of Proficiency; and Overview of their plans for the year; Proficiency
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For More Information Elliott Point – 833-3355
Kathy Ard, Principal Scott Nuss, Assistant Principal Title I/IX Part A Specialist Amy Dale – Provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs. list the multiple ways the school uses to communicate, ask for input on methods that work for attendees; use the feedback to improve
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