Transcript What is Title I?
Title I Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
What is Title I?
The Title I program is a federally funded program which enables schools to provide programs and services to students that help them master content standards (TEKS) and meet the challenges of state performance standards (STAAR).
Who Benefits?
The Title I program benefits all students in the school. This program allows schools to use Title I funds to pay for educational programs for the whole school. This program offers services and programs that can help improve your child’s education.
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Help For All Students
Title I schools work to: develop and implement programs that will add to the regular classroom instruction.
provide services especially for students with the greatest need of educational help. increase parental involvement in school activities of the program and at home.
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Title I Schoolwide Program Offers
Parental Involvement activities and workshops Supplemental instructional supplies and materials for classroom use for Reading and Math School Support Staff (Instructional Specialist for Interventions) Instructional support for extended week tutorials, as well as summer school Professional development for teachers 5
Parental Involvement is Key
Research has shown that parent’s interest and encouragement in a child’s education can affect a child’s: attitude toward school classroom behavior self-esteem absenteeism motivation 6
Parental Involvement Policy
The overall aim of this policy is to develop a partnership between the school and the parents that will ensure student achievement.
At this time, we will discuss the Parental Involvement Policy and answer any questions that you may have. 7
School-Parent Compact
The goal of the Compact is to integrate school and home responsibilities to ensure academic success for every child.
At this time, we will discuss the School-Parent Compact and answer any questions that you may have.
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We are looking forward to working hand in hand with you this school year to provide each child on our campus an opportunity to obtain a quality education, which will enhance student achievement and academic success.
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