1. 1 Welcome to ARMS 2014-2015

2. 2 Title I Annual Meeting for Parents 2014 - 2015

3. 3 The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that each Title I School hold an Annual Meeting of Title I parents for the purpose of… Informing you of your school’s participation in Title I Explaining the requirements of Title I Explaining your rights as parents to be involved Why are we here?

4. 4 What does it mean to be a Title I School? Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. Being a Title I school also means parental involvement and parents’ rights.

5. 5 How our school is using this funding? Extra teachersExtra teachers Professional developmentProfessional development Curriculum planningCurriculum planning Technology resourcesTechnology resources Two exceptional children’s assistantsTwo exceptional children’s assistants

6. 6 What is the 1% set-aside and how are parents involved? Any school district with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of it’s Title I allocation for parental involvement.Any school district with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of it’s Title I allocation for parental involvement. Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved for system-wide initiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining 95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district. Therefore each Title I school receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental involvement.Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved for system-wide initiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining 95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district. Therefore each Title I school receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental involvement. You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

7. 7 Parental Involvement Funding Albemarle Road receives $7,927.92 for spending towards parent involvement. We purchase: Student agendasStudent agendas Sixth grade orientation materials and suppliesSixth grade orientation materials and supplies Snacks for parent activitiesSnacks for parent activities

8. 8 What is the CMS Parental Involvement Policy? –The school district’s expectations for parents –How the school district will involve parents in decision-making –How the school district will work to build the schools’ and parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement to improve student academic achievement You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan.You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan.

9. 9 What is a SIP? The SIP is your School Improvement Plan and includes:The SIP is your School Improvement Plan and includes: –A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data –Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students –Professional Development Needs –Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget –The School’s Parental Involvement Plan You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan.You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan.

10. 10 What’s included in the School’s Parental Involvement Plan? –How parents can be involved in decision-making and activities –How parental involvement funds are being used –How information and training will be provided to parents –How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong parental involvement You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of your school’s Parental Involvement Plan.You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of your school’s Parental Involvement Plan.

11. 11 What is the School-Parent Compact? The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievementThe compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement You will receive a copy of the compact tonight!You will receive a copy of the compact tonight! You, as Title I Parents, have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact.You, as Title I Parents, have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact.

12. 12 How can I volunteer to assist my student with school needs? Join the School Leadership TeamJoin the School Leadership Team Join the Parent Teacher AssociationJoin the Parent Teacher Association Volunteer to contact other parents regarding important school information.Volunteer to contact other parents regarding important school information. Ex. – 100% Compact completionEx. – 100% Compact completion Stuff envelopsStuff envelops Talk to your neighbors and let them know what is going on at your child’s school.Talk to your neighbors and let them know what is going on at your child’s school. Contact our office at 980-343-6420 to volunteer.Contact our office at 980-343-6420 to volunteer.

13. 13 How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is not Highly-Qualified? Currently, we are hiring one math and one science teacherCurrently, we are hiring one math and one science teacher We have one retired ARMS teacher serving sixth grade science (interim)We have one retired ARMS teacher serving sixth grade science (interim) Notification to parents regarding teachers not meeting ESEA’s requirements for Highly-QualifiedNotification to parents regarding teachers not meeting ESEA’s requirements for Highly-Qualified

14. 14 Common Core and NC North Carolina is in the first group of states to embrace clear and consistent goals for learning to prepare children for success in college and work.North Carolina is in the first group of states to embrace clear and consistent goals for learning to prepare children for success in college and work. The full Common Core standards can be viewed at www.corestandards.org.The full Common Core standards can be viewed at www.corestandards.org. www.corestandards.org North Carolina's Standard Course of Study has been completely overhauled and new standards are fully implemented.North Carolina's Standard Course of Study has been completely overhauled and new standards are fully implemented. ARMS is currently fully implementing the CCSS and continues to provide professional development for our teachers to increase complexity.ARMS is currently fully implementing the CCSS and continues to provide professional development for our teachers to increase complexity.

15. 15 AMOs (Annual Measurable Objectives) The ESEA waiver specified AMO targets will be used for reporting. These targets are:The ESEA waiver specified AMO targets will be used for reporting. These targets are: (1) based on 2010-11 data and (2) identified for each federally reported subgroup. Per the flexibility waiver, the AMO targets were set with the goal of reducing the percentage of non-proficient students by one-half within six years. Annual Measureable Objectives (AMO) replace Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) targets and eliminate school improvement designations for Title I schools.Annual Measureable Objectives (AMO) replace Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) targets and eliminate school improvement designations for Title I schools. The change from AYP targets to Annual Measurement Objectives (AMO) acknowledges that subgroups have different starting points and thus need different targets. Overall, there are thirteen specific areas of flexibility included in the waiver. All schools are measured according to AMO.The change from AYP targets to Annual Measurement Objectives (AMO) acknowledges that subgroups have different starting points and thus need different targets. Overall, there are thirteen specific areas of flexibility included in the waiver. All schools are measured according to AMO.

16. 16 AMO measures the progress of student groups Definition of AMOs Annual Measureable Objectives (AMOs) is defined as a series of performance targets that states, school districts, and specific subgroups within their schools must achieve each year to meet the requirements of ESEA. In each public school and Local Education Agency(LEA) in North Carolina, the eleven student subgroups are:Annual Measureable Objectives (AMOs) is defined as a series of performance targets that states, school districts, and specific subgroups within their schools must achieve each year to meet the requirements of ESEA. In each public school and Local Education Agency(LEA) in North Carolina, the eleven student subgroups are: 1. School as a whole (all students);1. School as a whole (all students); 2. American Indian;2. American Indian; 3. Asian;3. Asian; 4. Black;4. Black; 5. Hispanic;5. Hispanic; 6. Two or More Races;6. Two or More Races; 7. White;7. White; 8. Economically Disadvantaged Students (Based on Child Nutrition data files submitted in accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement);8. Economically Disadvantaged Students (Based on Child Nutrition data files submitted in accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement); 9. Limited English Proficient (LEP); and,9. Limited English Proficient (LEP); and, 10. Students with Disabilities (SWD)10. Students with Disabilities (SWD) 11. AIG- Academic Intelligence- Gifted11. AIG- Academic Intelligence- Gifted

17. 17 ESEA Flexibility Waiver New School Designations In addition, as part of the ESEA flexibility waiver, Priority, Focus, and Reward Schools, based on 2010-11 data, have been identified.In addition, as part of the ESEA flexibility waiver, Priority, Focus, and Reward Schools, based on 2010-11 data, have been identified. The Priority and Focus lists will remain for three years (ending in 2014-15).The Priority and Focus lists will remain for three years (ending in 2014-15). The NCDPI Title I office will follow-up with school districts regarding any Priority or Focus Schools in their districts with more information on assistance and resources.The NCDPI Title I office will follow-up with school districts regarding any Priority or Focus Schools in their districts with more information on assistance and resources.

18. 18 Focus School Methodology Title I schools that have the largest within-school gaps between the highest-achieving subgroup and lowest-achieving subgroup or, at high school level, has the largest within-school gaps in the graduation rateTitle I schools that have the largest within-school gaps between the highest-achieving subgroup and lowest-achieving subgroup or, at high school level, has the largest within-school gaps in the graduation rate+ Title I schools with “proficiency score-R/M” with a subgroup with proficiency score below 50% in the previous and one of the two prior yearsTitle I schools with “proficiency score-R/M” with a subgroup with proficiency score below 50% in the previous and one of the two prior years

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20. 20 What Are Our Goals? To increase overall math proficiency by a minimum of 20% To increase LEP reading proficiency to meet or exceed the federal AMO standard To facilitate create a student-friendly environment where our entire school community enjoys ARMS as a learning experience

21. 21 What’s New at The Road Academic Excellence Principles Standard Discipline Policy Agenda Usage School Culture Plan

22. 22 Talk to your child about what they are learning and set high expectations for performance Check the agenda nightly Utilize PowerSchool Parent Portal Become a member of the PTA/SLT Participate in family functions Communicate with your child’s teachers regularly How Can I Get Involved?

23. 23 What About Social Media?

24. 24 All Aboard Hornet Nation ! We are invested We are engaged learners We are respectful & scholarly We are respectful & scholarly We are effective communicators We are family

25. 25 All Aboard Hornet Nation ! Tonight’s Agenda Parent-School Compact Schedule Rotations ESL in room 102 Opportunities for Involvement: T-shirts on sale ($10) Boys Scouts of America Hornet PTA ($25 gas card)