Transcript Title I & Title III Annual Parent Meeting

Title I Annual Parent Meeting
Belcher Elementary
August 28, 2014
6:00 and 7:30
Cafeteria/Classroom
Lisa Roth, Principal
What is Title I?
 Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our
nation’s schools.
 The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for
every child. Its purpose is to address the academic
needs of students and to assist them in meeting their
state’s academic standards.
 The program serves millions of children in public
elementary and secondary schools each year including
eligible students in private schools.
How Title I Works
The federal government provides funding to
states each year for the Title I program.
The Florida Department of Education sends the
money to our district, Pinellas County Schools.
The school district identifies eligible schools and
distributes the Title I funds to the school.
Belcher Elemenary implements a school-wide
program, all students benefit from the
supplemental services provided by Title I. Every
parent is a Title I parent.
Title I Programs Provide
Supplemental Support
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Smaller classes
Additional teachers and paraprofessionals;
Additional training for school staff
Extra time for instruction (Before and/or after
school programs);
 Parental Involvement Activities
 A variety of supplemental teaching materials and/or
equipment
Title I Budget
 Belcher Elementary is provided $ 195,208.64 to pay for
services and programs for our students. The Title I Parent
Involvement budget is $ 195,208.64.
 We use our Title I funds to pay for the following:
RTI Coach
LLI Teacher
Tech Specialist
Family and Community Liaison
Agenda Books
Title I Budget
 Parents can assist in deciding how to use
Title I funds…you have the right to be
involved. All Title I schools must maintain
documentation that demonstrates parent
input into their budgets and plans.
 Every school has a School Advisory Council
(SAC) composed of parents, teachers, other staff
members, Principal and students (at Middle and
High School)
Input from the Principal, School Advisory
Council, parents, and the school’s staff
determines how to allocate or use Title I funds.
Parent’s Right to Know
As a Title I parent you have the right to be involved in the
development of the following plans and documents for our
school:
 School Improvement Plan (SIP)
 Compact
 Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) for the school and district
 Request and attend meetings to express your opinions and to
formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in
decisions relating to the education of your children,
*Please review these documents and attend meetings or
complete surveys to share your input…we need and want you to
be involved.
Parent’s Right to Know
 Be provided information on your child’s level of
achievement on assessments in Reading/Language
Arts, Writing, Mathematics, and Science
 Request and receive information on the
qualifications of your child’s teacher and
paraprofessionals that are working with your child
 Principal’s attestations
 Be informed if your child is taught by a non-highly
qualified teacher for four or more consecutive
weeks.
School Public Accountability
Report Card (SPAR)
 School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents
and the community with important information about each public
school
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Demographic data
School safety and climate for learning information
Academic data
Graduation rates
Class sizes
Teacher and staff information
Curriculum and instruction descriptions
Postsecondary preparation information
 Available at the school office or online at
 http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm
Educational Standards
Florida’s academic content standards establish high
expectations for all students.
Common Core Standards identify what your child
needs to know and be able to do in all content areas.
You may read more information by visiting,
www.fldoe.org . Also, your child’s teacher will be able
to explain the standards for your child’s grade level.
Working together!
Title I law requires that all Title I schools and
families work together.
 How we work together is listed in our:
 School Level Parental Involvement Plan (PIP)
 Parent-School Compact
 School Improvement Plan (SIP)
 Parents can also read the District’s Parent Involvement
Plan (LEA PIP) at www.pcsb.org under Title I, a copy is
at our Title I Parent Station
Parent-School Compact
Every Title I School
has a Compact. It is
an agreement
between the parent,
student, and school
to encourage the
highest student
achievement
Please review and sign
your child’s Compact
tonight, then return
to your child’s
teacher.
Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) Requirements
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Involve parents in a meaningful way in the
development, implementation, and review of
the parental involvement programs.
 Parents are encouraged to attend SAC and PTA
 Dates will be published in the monthly newsletter.
 Parents will be surveyed for feedback for the PIP and
Accreditation.
 PIP will be approved in October by SAC.
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Our SAC President can be contacted if you have
questions or concerns.
Parent Involvement Plan Requirements
 One of our requirements is to convene a Title I
annual meeting to inform parents about Title I
requirements and their rights to be involved in the
Title I program.
 We also offer meetings at flexible times to
maximize participation
Parent Involvement Policy Requirements
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Provides parents of Title I students with
timely information about Title I programs.
 We will communicate to you by our Belcher
Website, newsletters, marquee and parent
connect phone calls.
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What works for you? Let us know how we can
assist you.
Parent Involvement Plan Requirements
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Assists parents in understanding academic
content standards, assessments, and how to
monitor and improve the achievement of
their children.
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Conferences
Family Schoolwide events such as Math
Night.
Parent Involvement Plan Requirements
 Provides materials and training to help Title I
parents work with their children to improve their
children's achievement
 On our website we have a Title I link where parents
can access valuable information to help you and your
child.
Support our school and your child’s
education…we need you!
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Share a love of learning
Read to your child
Ask your child to read to you
Limit TV time
Visit the Title I Family
Resource Library
 Review the Compact
throughout the year
 Keep Portal info up to date
 Volunteer
 Show interest in your child’s
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school day
Ask her/him questions
Check homework
Praise their efforts
Encourage good study habits
Communicate with the
teachers and other staff
Attend workshops/conferences
Participate in giving your input
for our SIP, PIP, and budget
Title I Parent Station
 Our school’s Title I Parent Station is located front desk
in a 3 ring binder.
 You will find a copy of our School’s PIP, the School
District’s PIP, Parent’s Right to Know Memo, Upcoming
Events, Compact.
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
The District has a Parent Involvement Plan (LEA PIP).
The Parent Advisory Council is responsible for reviewing
and revising it. PAC meets with the District’s Title I
Family Education Specialist.
PAC meets twice a year, if you are interested in
representing our school please notify, Donna
Katsiyiannis.
Title I Family Library
All Title I families may visit the Title I Library located at
2499 25th Street South St. Petersburg, FL
A great place to check out books and games… you don’t need
a library card and no there are no late fees.
Each time your child visits the library they will receive a
FREE BOOK!
We’re open
Monday & Thursday 8:30- 6:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-3:30
For more information you may contact
727-893-2988 ext. 2007