BASIC SKILLS/ TITLE 1 Parent Meeting October 8, 2013

HISTORY  Began in the mid 1960’s  Largest federal assistance program for our public schools  Title I, part A  Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965  No Child Left Behind Act of 2001  NCLB mentions parents over 300 times in the legislation

Goal  To provide extra help to students who need it the most.  Helps students work toward meeting the standards set by individual states such as the New Jersey Department of Education.

How was my child identified?  Teacher recommendation  Standardized test scores  Grades

Standardized Tests 2014  Grade 7~ NJASK LAL and MATH  Grade 8~ NJASK LAL, MATH, and SCIENCE  Grade 11~ HSPA LAL, MATH

Standardized Tests 2015  Grade 7 through Grade 11 PARCC in ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and MATH  Test will be given two times per year  Performance Based Assessment  End of Year Assessment  Test will be taken on the computer

Common Core State Standards  Please take a look at the new National Standards!

Programs during school to support achievement  Study Island  Jamestown  Pearson

After School Programs  After School Homework Help  Supplemental Educational Services (SMARTIES TUTORING)

Entrance and Exit Criteria EntranceExit Lack of Proficiency on Standardized test Scores Teacher Recommendation Parental Concerns Referral of Guidance Counselor Referral by Intervention and Referral Services (RISE) Grades Anecdotal Records Attendance Proficiency on Standardized Test Teacher recommendation Grades

Compact Outlines  School District Responsibilities  Parent Responsibilities  Student Responsibilities

Parent Involvement Policy  Review  Feedback

We are here to help you!

Mark Your Calendars! Parent Workshops  NOVEMBER 19, 2013~ Understanding the Test  FEBRUARY 11, 2014~ Being Your Child’s Advocate  April 22, 2014~ Effective Positive Communication and Discipline

Please continue to be involved in your child’s education!