Transcript Title I meeting 2014x

Welcome
Bienvenidos
Annual Title I Parent Meeting
Montclaire Elementary
9/23/14
Why are we here?
 Informing you of your school’s participation in Title I
 Explaining the requirements of Title I
 Explaining your rights as parents to be involved
What is a Title I school?
 A school that receives money from the federal
government to supplement the school’s existing
programs. These dollars are used for…
 Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties
 Purchasing supplemental
staff/programs/materials/supplies
 Conducting parental Involvement
meetings/trainings/activities
 Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers
How does Montclaire use the money?
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Interpreters & Translators
Parent Advocate
Extra teacher in Kindergarten
Part-time tutor
Training teachers in balanced literacy practices
Technology (ipads/Chromebooks)
Parent involvement initiatives
Parent Involvement
 It is a fact that when parents and schools work together
that kids are successful!
 You can help us decide how to use our Title I funds!
 We need your input and want to invite you to join us in
making decisions about your child’s education!
 PTA, SLT, and volunteer!
School Improvement Plan
 The School Leadership Team (SLT) is made up of
parents and staff members.
 Together we make a plan that consists of:
 A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data
 Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of
Students
 Professional Development Needs
 Coordination of Resources and Comprehensive Budget
 The School’s Parental Involvement Plan
School Improvement Plan
 SLT members need to be elected.
 Please fill out the pink form to become
part of our team!
 We had 2 parents last year….we would
love more this year!
How can I volunteer to assist
my student with school needs?
 Join the School Leadership Team
 Volunteer to contact other parents regarding
important school information
 Ex. – 100% Compact completion
 Stuff envelopes
 Talk to your neighbors and let them know what is going
on at your child’s school.
 Contact our office to volunteer. Our new volunteer
coordinator starts Monday, Ms. Arlen Bowman.
School-Parent Compact
 The compact is a commitment from the school, the
parent, and the student, to share in the responsibility
for improved academic achievement
 There will be copies in your child’s classroom tonight.
Please read & sign the compact and return to the
teacher.
Teacher Qualifications
 Title I Parents have the right to request the
qualifications of their child’s teachers
 Contact the office and we can provide you with a
“Right to Know” letter.
 The school will send you a letter every 6 weeks if your
child is being taught by a teacher not deemed “highly
qualified.”
 Examples: substitutes, teachers with teaching
licenses outside of NC
Montclaire’s Data
Definition of AMOs
 Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) is defined as a series of performance
targets that states, school districts, and specific subgroups within schools,
must achieve each year to meet the requirements of ESEA. In each public
school in North Carolina, the 11 student subgroups are:
 School as a whole (all students)
 American Indian
 Asian
 Black
 Hispanic
 Two or More Races
 White
 Economically Disadvantaged Students (Based on Child Nutrition data files
submitted in accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement)
 Limited English Proficient (LEP)
 Students with Disabilities (SWD)
 AIG- Academic Intelligence- Gifted
Last Year’s Data
Year
EVAAS Status
% Proficient
20122013
Meets Expected
Growth
on EOGs
25.53 (III &
IV)
20132014
Met
26.0 (IV & V)
CCR
READ TO ACHIEVE
(3rd grade)
Enrolled
Did not meet RTA
Standard
Met RTA Standard
Good cause exemptLEP less than two
years
Good cause exemptIEP indicates
alternate testing
Number of
Students
97
28
Percent
69
12
71.13
12.37
3
3.09
28.87
Thank You! Gracias!
Have fun visiting the classrooms!
Session 1: 6-6:30
Session 2: 6:30-7:00