1. ANNUAL TITLE I MEETING Swanson Elementary FY18
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Swanson Elementary FY18

2. TITLE I TEAM MEMBERS Mrs. Johnston – Principal in charge
Cheryl Nichols – Parent Partner coordinator
Parent members:

3. WHAT IS TITLE I?
It's not just free money! "Title I supports programs in schools and school districts to improve the learning of children from low-income families."

4. HOW IS TITLE I ELIGIBILITY DETERMINED?
Census estimates from low-income families
Percentage of low-income families using free and reduced lunch

5. REQUIREMENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAM
Must support academic & behavior goals
Must be spent through parent input
Must be backed by data, reviewed, and documented

6. WHAT DOES SWANSON RECEIVE?
For FY16 ( )
$112,560.00
For FY17 ( )
$109,065.00
For FY18 ( )
$101,035.00
2017/18- funding down from last year
Purchased Chromebooks, cart, instructional materials for more focused instruction, conference fees, training materials for teachers, student activities

7. HOW DOES SWANSON USE FUNDS?
For FY18 ( ) actual dispersal
$101,035.00
Instruction – $70,375.00
Parent involvement – $3,500.00
Professional development - $10,656.00
Student activity time - $16,502.00

8. PARTICIPATION IN TITLE I PROGRAMS MEANS PROVIDING…
program & curriculum descriptions
Journeys (reading) & Go Math (math)
our Title I plan is linked to our school website
information on assessments we use to determine needs
AIMSweb, CPAA, MPG, & MAP
information on student targets is on our school website
a timeline for when you will be informed of your child’s progress
Parent Conferences – October 30th & February 16th

9. PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY
Elements included in policy
Meetings
Compact
Communications
Parent Involvement
Improve student performance
Provide information on standards, testing, curriculum

10. OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE
Being a part of our Title I team
Help make decisions and plan use of funds and events
Volunteering in our school during various family events or student learning activities

11. PARENTS RIGHTS… Request regular meetings with staff
Participate in making suggestions and decisions in relation to educating your child
Request qualifications of your child’s teacher
Submit written comment on the school-wide program plan

12. ACCESS MORE INFORMATION
All information is on our Swanson Elementary website, “Resources” tab
or call:
Cheryl Nichols