1. ROOPVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Title I Parent and Stakeholder Meeting
September 10, 2013

2. The Purpose of the Meeting
To inform parents of their school’s participation in Title I
To explain the requirements of Title I
To explain the rights of parents to be involved

3. What Will You Learn. . . . What does it mean to be a Title I School?
What is the 1% Set Aside for Parental Involvement?
What is the LEA (Local Education Agency) Title Plan?
What is a Title I Schoolwide Plan?

4. What Will You Learn. . . . What is a School-Parent Compact?
How do I request the qualifications of my child’s teacher?
How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is not Highly Qualified?

5. What is a Title I School?
Schools receiving federal funding to supplement the school’s existing programs. The funds are used to:
Conduct parental involvement meetings/trainings/activities
Purchase supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
Identify students experiencing academic difficulties and provide timely assistance to these students to meet Georgia’s challenging content standards

6. How are Title I Funds Used?
Each school system receives federal funds based upon the poverty level
(Number of students receiving free/reduced—F/R lunch)

7. How are Title I Funds Used?
The school system is required to set aside money in certain areas to include (FY13):
Set-Asides
1% Parental Involvement 1%
Homeless Set Aside* 5%
Flexible Learning Program
Neglected Set Aside
Alice’s House
KidsPeace

8. How are Title I Funds Used?
After set asides have been addressed, the remaining funds are allocated to each participating school based upon the number of students who receive F/R Lunch
FY13 LEA (Carroll County) Allocation-- $3,784,176

9. Parental Involvement 1% Set Aside
School Systems exceeding $500,000 in Title I funds are required to set aside1% for Parental Involvement
Of the 1% Parent Involvement Set Aside: 5%
May be reserved for LEA systemwide initiatives related to parental involvement
95%
The remaining amount must be allocated to all participating schools for parental involvement activities
Title I Parents have a RIGHT to know how the funds are spent.

10. Title I SIP Schoolwide Plan
The SIP (School Improvement Plan) is your school’s Title I School Improvement Plan (Schoolwide Plan)and includes:
A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data
Goals and Strategies to Address the Academic Needs of the Students
Professional Development Needs
Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget
The School’s Parental Involvement Plan
Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of this plan.

11. School’s Parental Involvement Plan
This plan addresses how the school will implement the parental involvement requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of Components include. . .
Parental Involvement in Decision-Making and Activities
Utilization of Parental Involvement Funds
Information and Training for Parents
Building Capacity in Parents and Staff for Strong Parental Involvement
Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of their school’s Parental Involvement Plan

12. School-Parent Compacts
A commitment from the school, the parent(s), and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement.
Compact Distribution-by school
Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact

13. “Parent’s Right to Know”
Parents have a right to request the qualifications of their child’s teachers
Parents Right to Know Letter and Student Handbook
Title I Parents have a RIGHT to know the qualifications of teachers.

14. Parent Notification of Non-Highly Qualified (HiQ) Teacher
For the FY13 School Year, Carroll County Schools had. . .
99.83% Highly Qualified Teachers
100% Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals
Notification to parents regarding teachers not meeting NCLB’s requirements for Highly Qualified
How parents are notified

15. Title I Parent Surveys Process and Timeline
How the evaluation informs next year plan

16. School Annual Title I Meeting
Title I Schools are required to host an Annual Title I Meeting each year

17. Title I Reward Schools Roopville Elementary
Highest-Performing Schools Ithica Elementary High Progress Schools Central Elementary Mt. Zion Elementary Sharp Creek Elementary Villa Rica Elementary Villa Rica Middle
Roopville Elementary

18. Parent Information and Resource Center
Parent Resource Areas in Schools

19. Carroll County Schools Title I Program
QUESTIONS