1. P arents I n E ducation Sponsored by: Title 1 2011-2012

2. WHAT IS TITLE 1 Federally funded program started by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965. Title 1 supports the components of the NCLB law. Each school must outline priorities that will be aligned with the law. A new school plan is designed each year with input from community, teachers, parents, and administrators. Title 1 provides high quality education for EVERY child.

3. HOW DOES TITLE 1 WORK? Discretionary Funds Parental Involvement Staff Development Tutoring Funds Patti Cain Tommi Jenkins Amy Davis John Pitrolo Jan Everton Bonnie Smith Paula Moore Samantha Allen Shannon Ratcliff Meet Your Teacher Here I Come Easy as PIE Night Books for Bingo Extreme Reading Challenge Professional Learning Communities Common Core Standards Math Initiatives, and more! Individual tutoring groups are worked with on a daily basis. Literacy Lab New to WBES is our Literacy Lab. Lorraine Griffith supervises the program which pre-teaches the new Common Core Standards.

4. HOW CAN PARENTS BE INVOLVED? Every family is asked to sign a compact required by NCLB federal law

6. Every family is asked to sign a compact required by NCLB federal law Read with your child at home Volunteer in classrooms and other school activities Be apart of advisory boards or other school committees ALWAYS complete surveys Attend and participate in parent/ teacher conferences Participate in parent involvement activities HOW CAN PARENTS BE INVOLVED?

7. Parental Involvement Policy The Title 1 Staff and Faculty at West Buncombe Elementary School believe the education of each child is a partnership between parents, the child, and the school. Each partner needs to do their part to ensure the success for the children. The duties of each partner are explained in the Student/Parent/School Compact. We believe the involvement and education of our parents enhance the effectiveness of our program. Research shows parents involved in their children's education, creates a highly successful student. Therefore, we will provide opportunities through workshops and conferences to keep all parents informed and involved. Goals for WBES Title 1: Ø Establishing effective two-way communication with all parents. Ø Developing strategies and programs which enable parents to participate actively in their childs education. Ø Providing support and coordination for school staff and parents to implement and sustain appropriate parent involvement at all grade levels. Ø Utilizing community resources to enrich the educational environment and promote family and student success. Ø Supporting parents in their roles as the childs first and most important teacher The overall ambition of West Buncombe Elementary Schools Title One program is to promote partnerships that will increase parental involvement and participation in fostering the social, emotional, and academic growth of children.