1. WILBUR ELEMENTARY 2013-2014 MRS. JAIME REISTER Fall Title I PAC Meeting Parent Advisory Council

2. Overview What is Title I? What does it look like at Wilbur Elementary? Suggestions and feedback Student/Teacher/Parent Compact review Title I Targeted Assistance School Plan review School/home partnership

3. What is the Title I/LAP program? Title I – Reading Assistance – M, W, F  Pull-out or in-class model  Research shows student pull-out model is most effective for extra learning assistance LAP – Math Learning Assistance Program – T, Th  Pull-out or in-class model Options are based on availability of instructor during core learning time and federal funding for instruction time.

4. What is the Title I/LAP program? Federally mandated program, part of No Child Left Behind Ensures that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education Targeted assistance based on highest academic need Provides opportunities for partnership between school & home to best serve students’ learning

5. What does Title I look like at Wilbur? Entrance/exit standards, pg.  MSP, STAR, DIBELS, teacher referrals Pull-out model during non-core subject time  M/W/F – Reading 25 minutes  T/Th – Math 25 minutes Small group, targeted instruction Highly engaging, fun activities Frequent assessment and progress monitoring

6. What does Title I look like at Wilbur? Sequential, logical learning with emphasis on filling in the learning gaps and providing extra practice  Explicit phonics practice  LOTS AND LOTS of reading aloud  Grade-level sight words  Reading comprehension strategies  Discussions, questions, teachable moments  LOTS of number sense games and activities  Math facts & relationships between similar facts  Logical thinking and number relationships

7. Extended Learning Time Small group instruction  During the school day Home study ideas  Newsletter and materials from Title I teacher Parent meetings and conferences  Schedule sessions to get ideas for how to help students at home After school tutoring and study help  Open door policy

8. Parent Involvement Student/Teacher/Parent Compact PAC Meetings Parent education nights throughout year Family fun nights – math & reading Home reading activities Home math activities School/home newsletter Wilbur Title I Website – your thoughts?  Learning resources, games, skills, etc.

9. Suggestions and Feedback Any revisions/updates on the Targeted Assistance Plan? Suggestions? Next steps…