Annual Title I Meeting 2017-2018 Butte Elementary School Presented by Mr. McDermott and Mr. Kitchin

What is Title I? Created in 1965 by President Lyndon B Johnson to provide fair and equal opportunities for children to have a high quality education. Based on the poverty level of the school. Title I programs serve all children in a school regardless of income.

Butte Elementary uses our funds to... Fund staff members supporting instruction and family involvement. Provide family involvement activities. Upgrade student technology. Professional Development for staff. Materials for academic interventions. Reading rewards program.

Parents can and should… Get quarterly reports on student progress. Get involved in making decisions about our school and programs. Volunteer at the school to support our programs. Should be involved in making decisions about your student(s) education. Look at our Title I plan at www.indistar.org Username: GuestS11176 Password: GuestS11176

On standardized testing last year Butte…. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) showed an increase in students measured as proficient and a decrease in students who are far below proficient in all areas. Language: We increased from 52% to 60% proficient Mathematics: We increased from 53% to 63% proficient Reading: We increased from 50% to 58% proficient

Questions? Please contact the school and ask for….. Mr. Kitchin, Principal Mr. McDermott, Title I Adminstrator Mr. McLain, Title I Family Involvement Coordinator Mrs. Merrill, Instructional Coach

Thank you for your time.