1. Seaford School District Annual Parent Meeting 1

2. Title I Funding and Programs Parent Meeting Agenda Title I Program Presentation Document Review Parent Involvement Policy Parent Complaint Procedure Questions 2

3. Title I Overview All six schools in the Seaford School District are Title I schools. Each school operates a school-wide Title I program. Largest federally funded program supporting fair, equal and significant opportunity for all children to obtain a high quality education. Title I provides federal funding to schools based on the number of impoverished and educationally deprived students based on U.S. Census data. Title I funds are used by schools to improve academic achievement of all students. 3

4. How are funds used? School-wide program allow for the education of all students in high poverty schools (over 40%) to be supported by Title I funds. Title I funds are spent based on strategies that are outlined in each school’s Success Plan, which is developed by school, parent and community partnerships. The plan is developed by completing a comprehensive needs assessment for each school, selecting research-based strategies and evaluating the results being obtained. 4

5. Curriculum At the secondary level, a variety of programs are used to meet the needs of students and expectations of instructional courses. All courses are currently being aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Reading Math: Connected Mathematics Program Science: DE Science Coalition Units of Instruction Social Studies: DE Social Studies Coalition Units of Instruction 5

6. 6 Proficiency Requirements for DCAS- Original Model MATH 2013 20142015 ALL Students 70.2 73.276.1 American Indian 73.3 75.978.6 African American 56.3 60.765.1 Asian 88.5 89.790.8 Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 76.2 78.680.9 Hispanic 62.5 66.370 White 79.3 81.383.4 Multi-Racial 74.3 76.879.4 ELL 57.4 61.765.9 Special Education 41.8 47.753.5 Low Income 60 6468 ELA 2013 20142015 ALL Students 70 7376 American Indian 71.8 74.677.4 African American 57.8 6266.2 Asian 84.3 85.987.5 Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 75 77.580 Hispanic 60 6468 White 78.8 8183.1 Multi-Racial 73.4 76.178.7 ELL 51.2 56.160.9 Special Education 41.4 47.353.1 Low Income 59.2 63.367.3

7. 7 Proficiency Requirements for DCAS- Growth Model ELA 2013 20142015 ALL Students 210 219228 American Indian 215.4 223.8232.2 African American 173.4 186198.6 Asian 252.9 257.7262.5 Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 225 232.5240 Hispanic 180 192204 White 236.4 243249.3 Multi-Racial 220.2 228.3236.1 ELL 153.6 168.3182.7 Special Education 124.2 141.9159.3 Low Income 177.6 189.9201.9 MATH 2013 20142015 ALL Students 210.6 219.6228.3 American Indian 219.9 227.7235.8 African American 168.9 182.1195.3 Asian 265.5 269.1272.4 Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 228.6 235.8242.7 Hispanic 187.5 198.9210 White 237.9 243.9250.2 Multi-Racial 222.9 230.4238.2 ELL 172.2 185.1197.7 Special Education 125.4 413.1160.5 Low Income 180 192204

8. Proficiency Requirements For DCAS “Growth Model” 2010-2011 School Year ELA Target Score = 150 Math Target Score = 147 2011-2012 School Year ELA Target Score = 199.5 Math Target Score =198.9 2012-2013 School Year ELA Target Score = Math Target Score = 2013-2014 School ELA Target Score = ?? Math Target Score = ?? 8

9. Parent Involvement Policies The district parental involvement policy was developed in 2009-2010 school year with the input of parents. The goal is to provide measures and means to promote parental involvement. Each school will have a finalized policy specific to that school. Parent input into the development of this plan is critical. 9

10. Parent Rights As a parent of a student attending a Title I school, you have the following rights: You can schedule regular meetings with your child’s teachers or school administrators You can obtain information on the level of achievement of your child on each state academic assessment You can obtain certain information on the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher and paraprofessional providing services to your child You can file a complaint to the State of Delaware Department of Education if you believe the Seaford School District is or has violated federal laws or regulations: http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/200/258.shtml# TopOfPage http://regulations.delaware.gov/AdminCode/title14/200/258.shtml# TopOfPage 10

11. District & School Requirements Inform you about schools meeting AYP—schools are no longer rated based on DCAS scores. Inform you about programs occurring in the school that may benefit your child. (Free tutoring from private companies is no longer provided) Provide you with opportunities to be involved in school and district improvement efforts, including improvement planning. Provide timely notices to you if your child has been assigned to or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified. 11

12. District & School Requirements: Continued Provide you with the school’s parental involvement policy and school/parent compact and post them on the school website. Make notifications in other languages for the parents of limited English proficient students, including how these parents can be involved, and how they can help their children achieve at high levels. Have an annual meeting where you can learn more about your rights and ask questions about Federal Law and our programs. 12