1. Colleton County Title I 2010-2011

2. Title One Office Staff Catherine Turner – Federal Projects Director
Tiffany Strong-Moorer – Administrative Assistant
Kacey Austin – Parent Involvement Coordinator

3. Elementary & Secondary Education Act No Child Left Behind
Parent-friendly legislation
Title I funding is tied to the legislation
Funding is based on a Needs Assessment
Accountability is measurable
NCLB will undergo re-authorization

4. School Improvement Continuum
Newly Identified: Schools that do not meet AYP
2 years in a row
Continuing School Improvement: schools that do not
meet AYP for 3 years in a row
Corrective Action: Schools that do not meet AYP for
4 years in a row
Plan to Restructure: 5 years in a row
Restructure: 6 years in a row

5. √ NCLB – AYP TARGETS 13 17 21 25 29+ N/A AYP Groups Math
At least 95% tested
ELA
Other Indicators
# need to meet for AYP
All Students √
White Students 13
Afr-Am. Students
Low Econ Status
N/A 17
Students w/disab. 21
Ltd. Eng Proficient 25
Each add’l ethnic grp
29+

6. 2010 CCSD Title One Schools Make AYP
2010 CCSD Title One Schools Make AYP! School Improvement List published August 2, 2010
Forest Hills Elementary – met 21 out of 21 targets
Ruffin Middle – met 17 out of 17 targets
………………………………………………
Bells Elementary – met 17 out of 17 targets (Restructuring-Delay)

7. 2010-2011 School Improvement School Improvement List published August 2, 2010
Corrective Action
Cottageville Elementary
Hendersonville Elementary
Restructuring
Colleton Middle
Forest Circle Middle
Northside Elementary
Restructuring-Delay
Bells Elementary
Not Identified for Improvement 10-11
Black Street Early Childhood Center

8. Choice Transfer
Once a Title One school enters the Needs Improvement continuum, the school district must offer parents the option to transfer their child to a school NOT on Needs Improvement.

9. 2010 Choice Transfer CCSD Elementary Schools that offered Choice
Bells Elementary School*
Cottageville Elementary School*
Hendersonville Elementary School*
Northside Elementary School
Choices:
Forest Hills Elementary (grades 1-5)
Black Street Early Childhood Center – K only*
SC Connections Academy – Virtual (online)

10. SC Connections Academy – virtual school (online)
2010 Choice Transfer
Middle Schools
Colleton Middle
Forest Circle Middle
Choices:
Ruffin Middle
SC Connections Academy – virtual school (online)

11. School Improvement 2. Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
Schools that are identified as Continuing
School Improvement, Corrective Action,
Plan to Restructure, or Restructuring must
offer parents 2 options:
1. Choice transfer
2. Supplemental Educational Services
(SES)

12. Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
Additional academic assistance beyond the school day for eligible students.
Targets low-income students who score below proficient on PASS, particularly in English/language arts & math.
If district Title One funds are inadequate for SES, priority will be determined by NCLB statute which uses family income and student achievement to determine priority.  
Transportation to/from tutoring services
NOT provided by the school district.

13. Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
Providers and Services:
Must have a demonstrated record of effectiveness;
Must use research-based, best instructional practices;
Are consistent with district’s instructional program and the state’s curriculum standards;
Are financially sound; and
Are consistent with federal, state, and local health, safety, and civil rights laws.

14. CCSD in Corrective Action
If the State identifies a District for corrective
action, the State must:
Continue to ensure that the LEA is provided with technical assistance; and
Take at least one of the following corrective actions, as consistent with State law:

15. CCSD in Corrective Action (con’t)
Defer programmatic funds or reduce administrative funds;
Replace LEA personnel who are relevant to the inability of the LEA to make adequate progress;
Remove individual schools from the jurisdiction of the LEA and arrange for their public governance and supervision;

16. CCSD in Corrective Action (con’t)
Appoint a receiver or trustee to administer the affairs of the LEA in place of the superintendent and school board;
Abolish or restructure the LEA; and/or
Institute and fully implement a new curriculum based on State and local content and academic achievement standards that includes appropriate, scientifically research-based professional development for all relevant staff.

17. District Set Asides Administration: $ 237,059.00
Assessment Tools $ 88,435.00
Homeless $ 25,000.00
HQ Staff Development $ 135,812.00
Orchard Lab Staff (9 schools) $ 248,626.00
ESOL Services $ 20,313.00
CHOICE transportation $ 135,812.00
Supplemental Educ. Services $ 407,433.00
Parent Involvement $ 27,180.00
Instructional Facilitators (elem) $ 465,908.00
SES School Contacts $ ,643.00
Indirect Costs $ 67,903.00
TOTAL $1,869,124.00

18. Title I Schools Requirement ----- School must have 35 % poverty
Black Street Early Childhood Center – 93.16%
Hendersonville Elementary – 90.44%
Bells Elementary – 87.12%
Cottageville Elementary – 83.95%
Colleton Middle – 82.89%
Northside Elementary – 80.75%
Ruffin Middle – 79.96%
Forest Circle Middle – 74.26%
Forest Hills Elementary – 71.47%
No requirement to serve schools below 75% poverty

19. Each School’s Title I REGULAR Allocation
Black St Early Childhood Center………. $ 116,808.00
Hendersonville Elementary …. CA……. $ 202,530.00
Bells Elementary ………… R-delay $ 142,713.00
Cottageville Elementary ……… CA….…. $ 212,018.00
Colleton Middle …………………. R ……... $ 159,247.00
Northside Elementary..………… R……… $ 162,526.00
Ruffin Middle ………………………………. $ 86,768.00
Forest Circle Middle……………. R $ 162,690.00
Forest Hills Elementary……………….…. $ 131,428.00
TOTAL for schools: $1,376,728.00
**99.9% is allocated to teachers’ salaries**

20. Pre-Kindergarten Salaries and Technology Supplies
Title I Stimulus
Pre-Kindergarten Salaries and Technology Supplies
$1,742,382.00
(2 years – )

21. How are the school spending these funds??
Teacher Salaries - to reduce class size
Staff Development: District Instructional Facilitators
A. Explicit Direct Instruction
B. Instructional Coaches
C. Collaborative Planning
D. Professional Learning Communities
Instructional Equipment
Instructional Supplies
Parent Involvement

22. two-way, and meaningful communication
Parent Involvement
Centerpiece of Title I
NCLB defines parental involvement as
the participation of parents in regular,
two-way, and meaningful communication
involving student academic learning and
other school activities.

23. Parental Involvement - [section 9101(32),ESEA]
Parent Involvement
Title One Schools must ensure
Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education in school;
Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; and
Other activities are carried out, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA.
Parental Involvement - [section 9101(32),ESEA]

24. Your School’s Parent Advisory Committee
Committee comprised of Parent Involvement Facilitator and at least 5 PARENTS (or legal guardians) of students in a Title I school.
meets a minimum of 3 times at the school;
Provides input into Title I activities;
Makes recommendations to improve/increase PARENT INVOLVEMENT at the school; and
One parent representative will be chosen from each school’s committee to meet with District Title I staff and District leadership

25. Parent Resource Center
Take Home Computers
Resources parents can use at home to help their children
Computers on-site for parent access
Free materials for parents
Find information on ways you can help your child’s school
Parent Survey about the needs of the parent, child, and the school

26. U.P.L.I.F.T Uniting Parents to Lead, Inspire, Foster, and Teach Children of the 21st Century
To provide parents and families new or additional skills, knowledge, resources, and confidence to empower them to raise children who are successful in school and life.
Provide parents and families a place to gather and voice their concerns, struggles or successes with each other.

27. U.P.L.I.F.T Uniting Parents to Lead, Inspire, Foster, and Teach Children of the 21st Century
UPLIFT meets one Saturday per month (9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.):
September 11 February 12
October 9 March 12
November 13 April 9
December 4 May 7
January 22
Register to attend!
Online at hhtp://ccsduplift.weebly.com;
Through the parent facilitator at your child’s school;
Contact Kacey Austin, Parent Involvement Coord.:

32. QUESTIONS????????????????? Contact: The Title One Office
213 N. Jefferies Blvd.
Walterboro, SC 29488
P: , ext 40251, 40252, 40253 F:

33. Websites for Parents & Students