1. Greenwood Elementary School Somerset County Public Schools

2.  It is the nation’s largest federal assistance program for our schools that have a high percentage of students receiving free and reduced lunch.  Administered by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)  It is the largest grant that Somerset County receives.  Parent Involvement - 1% of total Title I funds 2

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4.  3 Elementary Schools are Title I ◦ Greenwood, Princess Anne Elementary, Woodson  Greenwood is a school-wide Title I school.  Provides for Reading, Math Coaches, Facilitators, Extra Help and Time for Students  Provides Training for Teachers, Smaller Class Sizes, Technology 4

5.  Provides for Use of Parent Involvement Funds  Ensures Accountability ◦ Student Progress is Measured (PARCC) ◦ Annual Program Audits  Requires Targeted Parent Involvement (Main Ingredient) ◦ Participate in Child’s School  School Events (Conferences, Collaborations, etc.)  School Improvement Team (SIT) – Sept. 30 th at 5pm  Join PTO 5

6.  Requires Targeted Parent Involvement ◦ Encourage Success at Home  Materials Sent Home  Reading Time  Homework Time  Talk and Interact Time 6

7.  Provides Information on Parent Rights ◦ Request Professional Qualification Info ◦ Input on Use of Parent Involvement Funds ◦ Receive Translated Materials ◦ Request Helpful Materials and Trainings 7

8.  Provides Information on Parent Responsibilities ◦ Educate Staff on How Best to Work With You ◦ Be Involved; Meetings and School Events ◦ Recommend Changes/Improvements 8

9.  Provide Input on Use of Title I Funds ◦ Child Care for Events ◦ Training Materials Sent Home ◦ Food ◦ Evening Activities for Families (Math, Reading, etc.) ◦ Parent Trainings ◦ Other 9

10.  Provides Opportunities for Review and Decision Making ◦ SCPS Title I Policy ◦ GES Parent Involvement Policy ◦ GES Home School Compact ◦ Complaint Policy (800-12) 10

11. POLICY REVIEW 11

12. GAME TIME 12

13.  This is the Largest Grant in Somerset County Public Schools ◦ What is…………?  These are the only 2 Title I Schools in Somerset County ◦ What are………..?  More Teachers and Assistants, More Staff Training, Smaller Classes, Technology, More Instruction Time ◦ What are…..? 13

14.  Spend Quality Time, Talk about Homework, Set a Good Example, Read Together, Do Math, Limit TV ◦ What are…………?  Join PTO, Attend SIT Meetings, Attend Parent Conferences, School Events, Visit Classroom ◦ What are………..?  This is One Way Parents Can Help Our Title I School Document Parent Involvement ◦ What is…..? 14

15.  This Document States the Goals and Responsibilities of Parents, Students and Schools ◦ What is…………?  This Document states What the School Will Offer to Help You Help Your Child and Be Involved ◦ What is………..? 15

16.  Requesting Information About the Qualifications of Your Child’s Teacher/Training Materials ◦ What is…………?  Food, Childcare, Training Materials Sent Home, Meeting Reminders ◦ What are………..?  I Am Only Available for Meetings After 5pm, I Don’t Have a Computer at Home, My Child Doesn’t Hear Well ◦ What are………..? 16

17.  TO QUALIFY FOR TITLE I GRANT FUNDING A SCHOOL MUST: a)HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS WITH LOW MSA SCORES b)A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED MEALS c)BE LOCATED IN SOMERSET COUNTY  THE GOAL OF TITLE I IS: a)TO HELP ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A NUTRITIOUS MEAL b)TO HELP ALL STUDENTS PLAY SPORTS c)TO HELP ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE A QUALITY EDUCATION 17

18.  OUR 3 TITLE I SCHOOLS ARE TITLE I FOR: a)THE WHOLE SCHOOL b)LOW INCOME STUDENTS ONLY c)LOW PERFORMING STUDENTS ONLY  TITLE I FUNDS CAN BE USED TO BENEFIT: a)STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE AND REDUCED MEALS b)ALL STUDENTS IN A TITLE I SCHOOL c)STUDENTS WHO NEED HELP WITH ACADEMICS d)ALL OF THE ABOVE 18

19.  PARENTS: a)ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE TITLE I TEAM b)ARE NOT NECESSARY FOR TITLE I SUCCESS c)DO NOT GET ANY BENEFITS FROM TITLE I d)NONE OF THE ABOVE  WHICH OF THESE ARE SCHOOL RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE HOME SCHOOL COMPACT: a)HOLD PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES b)PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION c)PROVIDE FREQUENT PROGRESS REPORTS d)ALL OF THE ABOVE 19

20.  WHICH OF THESE ARE PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE HOME SCHOOL COMPACT: a)PROVIDE A QUIET PLACE FOR YOUR CHILD TO STUDY AT HOME b)COMPLETE YOUR CHILD’S HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT UNDERSTAND IT c)MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD ATTENDS SCHOOL REGULARLY AND ON TIME d)ALL OF THE ABOVE  WHICH OF THESE ARE NOT STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THE HOME SCHOOL COMPACT: a)READ EVERYDAY b)ASK PARENTS TO COMPLETE MY HOMEWORK IF I DON’T UNDERSTAND c)SHOW RESPECT TO SELF, SCHOOL AND OTHERS d)COME TO SCHOOL PREPARED WITH HOMEWORK AND SUPPLIES 20

21.  WHICH OF THESE ARE A TYPE OF PARENT INVOLVMENT IN THE GES PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY: a)COLLABORATING WITH THE COMMUNITY b)PARENTING c)COMMUNICATION d)SCHOOL DECISION MAKING AND ADVOCACY e)ALL OF THE ABOVE  WHICH OF THESE IS NOT A WAY TO ENCOURAGE STUDENT LEARNING UNDER THE GES PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY: a)HELP YOUR CHILD GET ORGANIZED b)CHECK YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER/BOOKBAG c)ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO READ d)ATTEND SCHOOL EVENTS e)NONE OF THE ABOVE 21

22. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL!!! 22

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