1. Tobacco Road Elementary Annual Title I Meeting
October 18, 2016
6:00pm
Ny McRae, Principal
Josephine Lane, Admin. Intern

2. What is Title I?
Title I is a federally funded program under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of  It provides
assistance to improve the education of children in high
poverty schools, enabling those children to meet state academic
content and performance standards.

3. What is a Title I school?
If the number of low-income students is above 75 percent, a
school may be identified as a Title I School. The school may use
Title I funds to create a schoolwide program to improve
achievement, thereby serving all children in the school. If it is
below 75 percent, the school must target its assistance to the
lowest-achieving students.  

4. Tobacco Road Schoolwide Program
Tobacco Road is revising its’ Schoolwide Program in September. A copy of the plan will be posted to the school’s website and a notebook for parents to view will be in the front office. The Title I Schoolwide Plan consists of data results that are being used to make academic decisions towards budget spending to increase student achievement.

5. How does Tobacco Road participate in the Title I program
How does Tobacco Road participate in the Title I program? Spend Title I money?
Last year, Tobacco Road participated in the Title
program by…
Providing a Literacy Paraprofessional
Purchasing educational software for the computer lab
Purchasing intervention materials for the Georgia Milestones test (3rd – 5th grades)

6. A Parent’s Right to Know
During registration period, a letter was enclosed with each
registration packet entitle ANNUAL PARENT RIGHT TO KNOW
LETTER. This letter informed the parents that you have the right
to request your child’s teachers’ training and credentials. You
may inquire about the following:
the teacher’s certification for grade level/subject area
if the teacher is teaching under emergency or temporary status
what undergraduate or graduate degree(s) the teacher holds
whether your child is provided services by a paraprofessional, and if so, their qualifications

7. Definition of Parental Involvement
Parent/Family Involvement is the participation of parents and/or families in every facet of the education and development of children from birth to adulthood, recognizing that parents are the primary influence in their children's lives. Effective parent involvement takes many forms including: communicating, parenting, student learning, volunteering, school decision making and advocacy, and collaborating with the community.

8. School Parent Involvement Policy
Title I School Parent Involvement Policy - how the
school involves parents in organized, ongoing and timely ways
in the planning, review and improvement of programs and
provide opportunities for parents to learn how to work with
our children to improve their achievement. Must be reviewed
and revised annually with parents.
Two training sessions were offered for parents to learn more information concerning the policy. Along with a revision meeting.
The School Policy will be distributed during Fall Parent – Teacher Conferences.

9. School-Parent Compact
Title I School-Parent Compact – outlines how parents, the
entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for
improved student academic achievement. Must be reviewed and
revised annually with parents.
Two training sessions were offered for parents to learn more information concerning the policy. Along with a revision meeting.
The School Compact will be distributed during Fall Parent – Teacher Conferences.

10. Parent Survey
The Title I Parent Survey is an assessment to poll parents to get their input on school related issues concerning the academic success of their children.
Tobacco Road Elementary School is a Title I school, and as the parent of a child attending a Title I school you are an important part of the Title I team. Your input is vital in the planning and the implementation of the parent involvement program and the activities in our school. This information is used to design a program that will help children become more successful in school by working with their parents during these important years.

11. School Council Committee
What is the purpose of the School Council Committee?
To advocate for the students and the school
To promote an environment of understanding
To serve as a bridge between the home, the school , and the community
Assist in the implementation of Title I programs, plans, and activities.
Who can participate on the Committee?
The committee is made up of parents, community volunteers, and school staff.

12. Title I Parental Involvement Money
 Parent Facilitator Resources
Parent Facilitator Training
 Supplies for Parent Resource Room
 Resources for Parents to Check out and take home

13. Your Involvement is Key to Your Child’s Success!
You are your child’s first teacher.
You have the ability to influence your child’s education more than any teacher or school.
You know your child best:
Share information about your child’s interests and abilities with teachers; and ask to see progress reports on your child and the school.
Keep the school up to date on contact information

14. Curriculum & Testing Requirements
Tobacco Road classrooms are Standards-Based.
Common Core Georgia Performance Standards are through researched best practices in every classroom.
RCBOE Curriculum Maps are provided for each teacher and are supported through resources designed to provide optimal instructional support.
Testing Requirements as determined by the GaDOE and RCBOE are followed and used to determine teacher effectiveness and student growth.
I-Ready Benchmark Tests
SLOs
Georgia Milestones

15. Programs to Assist Students
Tobacco Road has several programs in place to assist students with achieving and meeting school goals.
Response to Intervention/RTI
Pearson Mathematics Benchmark Literacy Early Intervention Program/EIP I-Ready Assessments
Guidance Counseling Volunteer Programs
Georgia Online Assessment Common Core Coach Resources
B.Y.O.T.

16. Thank You
If you have any questions, please contact Ny McRae, Principal