1. Annual Title I Meeting | 2015-2016 Prepared by: BCSD Family Engagement Team Southfield Elementary August 17, 2015 Janice Sharpe, Principal INSERT rev 8-6-15

2. What is a Title I School? How does our school participate in the Title I program? What are the benefits of Title I funding? What are our school’s Title I School-wide requirements? Southfield’s School-wide Program Past and Present What curriculum does our school use? What is College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI)? 2 Overview Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

3. What tests will my child be taking? What is our school’s Designation Status? What is parental involvement? What is required by law for parental involvement? What opportunities does the school provide for parental involvement? How responsive will the school be to my questions when staff is contacted? Closing and evaluations 3 Overview Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

4. Section 3 Section 4 Section 2 Section 5 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 What is Title I? Section 1

5. Section 3 Section 4 Section 2 Section 5 What is Title I? Section 1 Title I was enacted in 1965 under the Elementary and Secondary Act. It is the largest Federal Assistance Program for our nation’s schools. Title I provides federal funds through Georgia Department of Education to schools with at least 40% of the student population receiving free and reduced meals. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

6. Section 3 Section 4 Section 2 Section 5 What is Title I? Section 1 Title I is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and meet and exceed state standards. The goal is to provide a high-quality education for every child, so the program provides extra help to students who need it most. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

7. Section 3 Section 4 Section 2 Section 5 Section 1 Title I Requirements All teachers must be highly qualified in the core subjects they teach. Parents have the right to know the qualifications of the teachers. Proven, research based instructional methods must be utilized in the classrooms. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

8. Section 3 Section 4 Section 1 Section 5 Benefits of Title I Funds Section 2 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

9. Title I School Budget Southfield ES FY16 Budget Justification/Explanation Total Allocation As a parent of a child who receives Title I services in our school, you have the right to give input about how Title I Parental Involvement money is spent. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

10. Section 3 Section 4 Section 1 Section 5 Benefits of Title I Funds Section 2 Hiring additional teachers and other support staff to reduce class size. Purchasing supplemental instructional materials and educational programs. Conducting parent activities and workshops focusing on content academic areas. Providing professional development for teachers and staff. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

11. Parents Right to Know Letter Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

12. Section 3 Section 4 Section 1 Section 5 Section 2 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 All students will reach high standards, at a minimum, attaining proficiency or better in reading/language arts and mathematics on the state assessment. The graduation rate will increase by at least 5% each school year. District Academic Goals

13. Section 3 Section 4 Section 1 Section 5 Section 2 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

14. Flexible Learning Program (FLP) FLP is a supplemental academic intervention that is required for Priority and Focus Schools. FLP allows districts to design an extended learning program tailored to meet the needs of the school and students with the greatest academic need. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

15. Eligible Schools for FLP Elementary Brookdale Bruce Lane L.H. Williams MLK Southfield Riley Middle Ballard Hudson High Northeast Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

16. FLP Federal Rank Order Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

17. FLP Federal Rank Order Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

18. FLP Federal Rank Order Students in schools offering FLP Most Academically At-Risk & CEP, Students with Disabilities, or English Learners FLP Rank Order I FLP Rank Order II Other Most Academically At-Risk Students FLP Rank Order III Students who are NOT Most Academically At-Risk Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

19. FLP Schedule Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

20. FLP Schedule NE high school will offer FLP during the following times: o Before School o After School Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

21. Section 2 Section 4 Section 1 Section 5 Section 3 Georgia Standards of Excellence College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

22. Standards of Excellence The standards outline grade- level student expectations and core subjects. The CCRPI is the state accountability method used to measure school performance. CCRPI Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

23. Our District’s 2014 CCRPI Score: Bibb All Schools 62.1 Elementary Schools 61.1 Our Schools’ 2014 CCRPI Score: Average of Combined Schools 55.1 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

24. 24 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 Georgia Milestones Video Note: Reinsert video from file to embed into this presentation http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and- Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones- Assessment-System.aspx

25. 25 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 The Georgia Milestones Assessment System (Georgia Milestones) is a comprehensive summative assessment pro ​ gram spanning grades 3 through high school. Georgia Milestones measures how well students have learned the knowledge and skills outlined in the state-adopted content standards in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in grades 3 through 8 will take an end-of-grade assessment in each content area, while high school students will take an end-of-course assessment for each of the eight courses designated by the State Board of Education. Features the Georgia Milestone Assessment System include: open-ended (constructed-response) items in language arts and mathematics (all grades and courses); a writing component (in response to passages read by students) at every grade level and course within the language arts assessment; norm-referenced items in all content areas and courses, to complement the criterion- referenced information and to provide a national comparison; and transition to online administration over time, with online administration considered the primary mode of administration and paper-penc ​ il as back-up until the transition is complete.

26. Section 2 Section 3 Section 1 Section 5 School Designation Status Flexible Learning Program Section 4 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

27. Reward Schools Highest-Performing Reward School Five percent of Title I schools in Georgia. Highest performance for the “All Students” group over three years. High schools with the highest graduation rates. High-Progress Reward School Ten percent of Georgia Title I schools. Highest progress in performance for the “All Students” group over three years. High schools that are making the most progress in increasing graduation rates. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

28. Priority Schools Identification of Priority Schools: 1. A three-year average of performance on the Content Mastery category of the CCRPI is calculated for all schools (this category is based on performance on statewide assessments) 2. Schools are ranked based on their three-year average in the CCRPI Content Mastery category 3. The lowest five percent of Title I schools in the state, based on the three-year average in the CCRPI Content Mastery category, is identified Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

29. Priority Schools Identification of Priority Schools: 4. High schools with a four-year cohort graduation rate less than 60 percent in 2013 and 2014, which are not already captured in the lowest five percent, are identified 5. Schools identified as Priority Schools in 2012, which do not meet the criteria for exiting that list, are re-identified as Priority Schools Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

30. Focus Schools Identification of Focus Schools: 1. A three-year average of the CCRPI Achievement Gap score is calculated for all schools 2. Schools are ranked based on their three-year average of the CCRPI Achievement Gap score 3. The lowest 10 percent of Title I schools in the state, based on the three-year average CCRPI Achievement Gap score, is identified 4. Schools identified as Focus Schools in 2012, which do not meet the criteria for exiting that list, are re- identified as Focus Schools Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

31. Our School’s Designation Status: Priority Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

32. Section 2 Section 3 Section 1 Section 4 Parental Involvement Section 5 Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

33. Section 2 Section 3 Section 1 Section 4 What is Parental Involvement? Section 5 Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring: That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning. That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

34. Section 2 Section 3 Section 1 Section 4 What is Parental Involvement? Section 5 That 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. The carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

35. Section 2 Section 3 Section 1 Section 4 What is Required for Parental Involvement? Section 5 As mandated by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), schools and districts must ensure that strong strategies are in place to: Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 Build capacity to involve parents/stakeholders in an effective partnership with the school. Share and support high student academic achievement.

36. District Parental Involvement Policy Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

37. School Parental Involvement Policy Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

38. School – Parent Compact Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 School-Parent Compact 2015-2016 What is a School-Parent Compact? The Stallions School-Parent Compact for Achievement is a written agreement between parents, students and teachers developed together. It explains what families and schools can do to help children reach grade- level standards. An Effective Compact: Links goals to the school improvement plan. Focuses on student learning skills. Describes how teachers will help students develop those skills using high-quality instruction. Shares strategies parents can use at home. Explains how teachers and parents will communicate about student progress

39. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 What opportunities does the school provide for parental involvement?

40. Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016 VOLUNTEER AND PARENT ENGAGEMENT DECISION-MAKING OPPORTUNITIES: Stallion Parents, Guardians & Volunteers: Complete your Volunteer Application Today! The 2105-2016 school year has gotten off to a great start. As you know your continued support and volunteerism are greatly appreciated at Southfield Elementary School. The faculty and staff know that Active Family Engagement is essential to the success of our students each day; therefore, we are encouraging parents guardians and other relatives to get involved in your child’s education and volunteer two hours each day. Here are ways that you can to volunteer.  Reading/Math TutorMedia Assistant  Room ParentsSpecial Events (Book Fair, Field Day)  Chaperone on Field TripsFundraising  Classroom AssistanceCafeteria Monitors  Parent Resource Center AssistanceWalk and Talk Monitors  Copy for the Office and TeachersWednesday Folder Stuffers  Morning and Afternoon DismissalHealthMPowers Assistance September 11, 2015@ 8:30-930 a.m.- Grits for Granny and Pancakes for Papa Sign up to be guest readers on (September 8, 2015 International Literacy Day), Entire Month of February Black History Month, (March 2, 2016 National Read Across America Day/Dr. Seuss Day) More information will be sent home at a later time.

41. Questions Title I Annual Meeting | 2015-2016

42. School Contact Information: Janice Sharpe, Principal (478) 779-4300 janice.sharpe@bcsdk12.net Vicki Dent, Family Engagement Facilitator (478) 779-4261 vicki.dent@bcsdk12.net vicki.dent@bcsdk12.net

43. District Contact Information: Family Engagement Program (FEP) (478) 779-2592 Lottie Hayes, FEP Coordinator, Hutchings Academy lottie.hayes@bcsdk12.net Pamela Richardson, FEP Specialist, Howard/Westside Zone lottie.hayes@bcsdk12.net pamela.richardson@bcsdk12.net Makeba Rogers, FEP Specialist, Central/Southwest Zone makeba.rodgers@bcsdk12.net Dawn Scott, FEP Specialist, Northeast/Rutland Zone dawnm.scott@bcsdk12.net Flexible Learning Program (FLP) (478) 765-8745 Joanna Gittens-Summerow, Title I Education Specialist/FLP joanna.summerow@bcsdk12.net joanna.summerow@bcsdk12.net