1. BAGGETT ELEMENTARY Annual Title I Parent Involvement Meeting Baggett Elementary September 16, 2015

2. WHEN YOU ARRIVE PLEASE….  Sign-In (Your name and relationship to student)  Pick up handouts  School Compact  School Parent Policy  Feedback Form  Pick up a tablet (for use during presentation)  Questions  Complete Feedback

3. 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  *Documents presented during meeting are available on school and/or district website. We will use the tablets to view documents as we proceed through the presentation.

4. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN.... What does it mean to be a Title I School? How does our school spend Title I money? What is the LEA Title Plan? How does our school participate in the Title I Program? What is a Title I Schoolwide/Targeted Assistance Plan, and what are our requirements? What is our designation status, and what does this mean? Our Schoolwide Program: goals & programs in place What curriculum does our school use? What tests will my child be taking?  How do these tests measure progress?  What proficiency level is expected of my child?

5. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN.... What does the law require for parent involvement?  District Parent Involvement Policy  School Parent Involvement Policy  School-parent Compact What is a parent’s right to know, and 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? What is ESEA Public School Choice? How is Title I Parent Involvement money spent? What opportunities are provided for parent involvement? How responsive will the school be to my questions? (Staff contact information)

6. 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 who will benefit from timely assistance to meet Georgia’s challenging content standards

7. HOW ARE TITLE I FUNDS USED? Each school system receives federal funds based upon the amount of students receiving free and reduced meals

8. HOW ARE TITLE I FUNDS USED? The PCSD is required to set aside money in certain areas to include: Set- Asides 1% Parental Involvement 1% Homeless Set Aside* 5% Flexible Learning Program Neglected Set Aside

9. 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 Baggett’s use of funds:  Title I Staff  Instructional materials/supplies  Parent involvement materials

10. 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.

11. LEA TITLE I PLAN The LEA Title I Plan addresses how the LEA will use Title I funds throughout the school system. Topics include: Student academic assessments Additional assistance provided for struggling students Coordination and integration of federal funds and programs Parental Involvement strategies, including the LEA Parental Involvement Plan Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the LEA Title I Plan.

12. LEA PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLAN This plan addresses how the LEA will implement the parental involvement requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. It includes… LEAs expectations for parents How LEA will involve parents in decision-making How the LEA will work to build the school’s and parent’s capacity for strong parent involvement to improve academic achievement Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of this plan.

13. TITLE I SIP SCHOOLWIDE PLAN The SIP 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.

14. OUR DESIGNATION STATUS What does it mean?  Are we a focus school?  What does that mean?  What was the FLP Lab?

15. OUR SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAM *PLEASE SEE SWPLAN AND SIP ON WEBPAGE Goals Programs in place School Curriculum Tests

16. DISTRICT PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY District plans to support school parent involvement goals *see webpage

17. 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 2001. 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

18. 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 *see webpage Title I Parents have a RIGHT to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact

19. “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 *see webpage Title I Parents have a RIGHT to know the qualifications of teachers.

20. PARENT NOTIFICATION OF NON-HIGHLY QUALIFIED (HIQ) TEACHER For the FY16 School Year, Paulding County Title I schools have...  100% Highly Qualified Teachers  100% Highly Qualified Paraprofessionals Notification to parents regarding teachers not meeting NCLB’s requirements for Highly Qualified How parents are notified *see webpage

21. PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICE How does this affect my child?

22. EVALUATION OF THE LEA PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PLAN Evaluation Requirements (Parent Surveys) Conduct Annually Conduct with Title I Parents Analyze Content and Effectiveness of the Current Plan Identify Barriers to Parental Involvement Data Input: Parent Surveys Monthly Feedback Parent Involvement Committees

23. TITLE I PARENT SURVEYS Process and Timeline How the evaluation informs next year plan  Parent involvement decisions  Budget  Will be made available in late winter/early spring  On-line and paper copies will be available

24. WAYS TO BE INVOLVED IN TITLE I PROGRAM School Leadership Team/Parent Advisory Committee/PTO Six Requirements to Build Capacity Strategic School Improvement Plans Comprehensive LEA Plan (CLIP) Title I Schoolwide Plan Parental Involvement Plan

25. SCHOOL ANNUAL TITLE I MEETING Title I Schools are required to host an Annual Title I Meeting each year  Parents are invited to attend  Information about Title I is shared  Next steps about district and school are discussed

26. COMPREHENSIVE LEA PLAN What is the Comprehensive LEA Plan (CLIP)? Parental Involvement—CLIP *see webpage

27. PARENT RESOURCE CENTER Parent Resource Areas in Schools  Designated Location  Parent Computers  Parent Resources

28. TITLE I COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Grounds for a Complaint Federal Programs for Which Complaints Can Be Filed Procedures for Filing a Complaint Complaint Form *see webpage

29. LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR Parent involvement opportunities  Monthly Parent Meetings/drop ins  Conference Week  All Pro Dads  Family Nights

30. WORKING WITH MY CHILD’S TEACHER Staff contact information  School Phone: 678-460-1570  Class webpages  Staff contact on websites  *Search for your child’s teacher using the tablet

31. SCHOOL NAME TITLE I PROGRAM QUESTIONS and Feedback

32. YOU HAVE A RIGHT!!