1. Title I Annual Parent Meeting
The Villages Elementary
of Lady Lake
October 18, 2012
6:30pm in Media Center
Dave Bordenkircher, Principal

2. 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

3. What is “No Child Left Behind”?
Education act signed into law in 2002 that aims to:
Ensure that every student has a high-quality education;
Challenge and motivate students;
Provide highly qualified teachers, who use proven teaching methods; and
Ensure a safe, drug free learning environment.
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

4. 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. The Villages Elementary is a Title I school.
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.

5. 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.
We are designated as a Title I school based on our free and reduced lunch rate which was 74% last school year.
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.

6. 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 FCAT 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 a non-highly qualified teacher.
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)

7. 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; and
AYP information.
Hard copy available at the school office or online at

8. School Grades for 2011-2012 School Year
All Lake County schools receive school grades based on FCAT scores.
The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake achieved a grade of “A” once again even with more stringent expectations on the FCAT test.

9. Educational Standards
Florida’s academic content standards establish high expectations for all students.
Common Core Standards identify what your child needs to know in grades K-1.
Next Generation Sunshine State Standards identify what your child needs to know and be able to do in Grades 2-5.
Information located at:
This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom.
The Sunshine State Standards are currently under revision by the State Board of Education to review and adopt Next Generation Sunshine State Standards that 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 Florida Standards Web site.

10. School’s Curriculum
Common Core Standards and Next Generation Sunshine State 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.
School’s Curriculum
Describe and explain the curriculum (example: McMillan K-5, Everyday Math, Write Tools, etc.)

11. FCAT (Grades 3-11) April 15-26, 2013 Students tested on:
Reading/Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Writing—February 26 – February 28, 2013
Information on FCAT may be found at:
This slide is optional if this will be discussed in the child’s classroom.

12. Title I Programs 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 supplemental 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

13. Parent Involvement Policy Requirements
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
Convene 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

14. 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.

15. Support Your Child’s Education
Share a love of learning
Read to your child
Ask your child to read to you
Limit TV time
Take advantage of the public library and the school media center
Show interest in your child’s school day
Ask questions
Ask to see homework
Praise their efforts
Encourage good study habits
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.