Myers Elementary 2018-2019 A Title I School

Why Are We a Title I Campus? Under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), campuses with high numbers of economically disadvantaged students (75% or above) must be served with federal Title I funds. It is the District’s decision to serve schools below 75%. Myers is approximately 67% economically disadvantaged.

What does it mean to be a Title I school ? A Title I program is designed to help students achieve academic success by providing additional opportunities through supplemental funds.

How Does this Happen? Myers receives approximately $209,500 from the federal government that must be spent according to strict guidelines. Title I schools must use scientifically research-based instructional strategies and implement a parent and family engagement program.

How Do We Spend our Funds? Additional Staff Math Specialist Reading Specialist Academic Support Teacher for Math Instructional Assistant Counselor Instructional Supplies After School Clubs Day Tutoring Staff Development Parent and Family Engagement

How do we know how to use the money? Each year a Campus Improvement Plan must be developed based on a campus comprehensive needs assessment. This plan includes strategies that note the schoolwide elements of a Title I Program.

Schoolwide Elements Comprehensive Needs Assessment Schoolwide instructional strategies to help students meet achievement standards. Parent and Family Engagement

Parent Information Parents have the “Right to Know” the qualifications of their child’s teachers. The Right to Know Letter is sent to all parents at the beginning of the year. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy is sent to all parents at the beginning of the year. The School-Parent-Student Compact is sent to all parents at the beginning of the year and is reviewed at the parent-teacher conference in the Fall

Parent and Family Engagement Opportunities Family Nights and Parent/Student Events P.T.A. Board School Advisory Team Parental and Family Engagement Committee Parent/Teacher conferences occur once a year and upon parent or teacher request anytime during the year.