Mrs. Debbie Urso Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Title I Parent Meeting Mrs. Debbie Urso Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Complete the lunch forms! What is Title I? It’s a federally funded program. It provides funds for an additional reading specialist and/or aide. Funds are available to purchase additional resources like books, supplemental reading materials, and educational games. Complete the lunch forms!

Free & Reduced Lunch Forms A school qualifies for Title I services if its percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches meets or exceeds the district’s average. 47% 40% SO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FREE AND REDUCED MEALS APPLICATION! Guilford Hills District average

Who works with Mrs. Urso? Kindergarten-5th grade students are selected to be in the Title I program. Small group intervention Writing conferences Children are selected for groups based on needs, assessment results, and teacher recommendations.

Assessments Letter Identification Letter Sound Knowledge DRA- reading accuracy and comprehension Previous year’s ISIP data Previous year’s 4 Sight/ PSSA for intermediate students only Writing Scores Hearing Sounds in Words 4 Sights Prompts- focus, content, organization, conventions

Parent Notification Consent forms – sign and return Progress Reports Sent with the report cards Newsletters throughout the year Conferences November 13th and 14th Phone calls-352-2124 Before or after school Email –debbie.urso@casdonline.org

Chambersburg Area School District Title I Department- 2nd Grade 2012-2013 Student’s name ___________________ Title I teacher’s name ________________ Dear Family, This Title I progress report shares information about your child’s participation in the Title I program. This program is designed to assist your child by teaching specific skills necessary for success in reading. There are a variety of research-based intervention programs that may be used with your child. ____________________ is being used with your child. Should you have any questions about the progress report or the intervention program, please contact Mrs. Urso at 352-2124. Your child’s performance is recorded in the table below.   November February May Identifies sight words when reading Uses phonics to read and write unknown words Uses chunks and/or sounds to read an unknown word Rereads at difficulty Reads for meaning and self-corrects Understands what is read by correctly answering questions Reads fluently Uses capital letters and punctuation in writing Reading level * The May reading goal is a level 28/M. NA W- Working on skill but not progressing W+ Working on skill and progressing P Proficient P+ Works above proficiency NA Not assessed at this time

What do the students do in Title I? Read and write!!! Play educational reading and phonemic awareness games Letter & letter sound identification Test prep skills to build comprehension

What can you do at home? Send your child to school each day. Read and talk with your child everyday. Empty take-home folders every night. Help with and check your child’s homework. Communicate with your child’s teachers.

Written Plan & Parent Involvement Kindergarten Night (K only) Monday, October 15th District Title I Meeting Tuesday, October 23rd Reading, Math, & Science Night Spring TBA

Thank you! Read over the at-home resources and websites. Contact Mrs. Urso if you have any concerns, comments, or questions. 352-2124 debbie.urso@casdonline.org