TITLE I

What is the legal framework for Title I?  Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965  No Child Left Behind Legislation of 2002

What is the purpose of Title I? To ensure that all children, particularly low-achieving children in the highest poverty schools: Have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education, and Reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state assessments.

How do Title I funds find us in Birdville ISD?

Title I Elementary Campuses BirdvilleDavid E. Smith W.T. FranciscoJack C. Binion Allienne MullendoreRichland South BirdvilleGrace Hardeman Holiday HeightsO.H. Stowe WataugaJohn D. Spicer Academy at West BirdvilleFoster Village Academy at Carrie F. Thomas

Haltom North Richland Richland North Oaks Watauga Title I Middle School Campuses

What do Title I funds mean to us at Haltom Middle School?

Haltom Middle School Title I Allocation # Residing – April # Eligible for F/R Lunch 662 F/R Lunch Percentage 84.44% Per Pupil Allocation $610 Campus Allocation $403,503

Haltom Middle School Targets  Math Support  Science Support  Professional Learning  Classroom materials and Technology  Tutoring  Parent Involvement  ELA Support

What is “Title I Stimulus Money?” This is the money you have been hearing about! A shortened name for Title I Part A ARRA – American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds Must follow same guidelines as regular Title I Part A funds the district receives Intended to save and create jobs; to improve school improvement and reform; to ensure transparency, reporting and accountability. BISD will receive a total of approximately 2.3 million dollars for and Unless reauthorized, funding will be for two years only.

How can we use this $$$? Meet purpose of Title I Must be incorporated into campus plan Provide instruction by highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals Provide professional learning for teachers, principals, paraprofessionals and parents Coordinate with other programs Supplement, not supplant other efforts Use effective methods and strategies

How do we get started? Start with an analysis of student achievement data Target the student group most in need of support Explore the possibilities within budget guidelines Involve parents and staff

How do we involve parents? Conduct annual Title I meeting Offer flexible number of meetings Include in planning and review of Title I program Provide information in home language Provide information about qualifications of staff Develop a school parent compact Develop a campus parent involvement policy

Are there strings? Increased documentation requirements Providing parents notice of “right to know” Utilizing school-parent compact and parent involvement policy Hiring highly qualified staff, including paraprofessionals.

How can I help? Get involved! Spread the good news! Stay focused on the targets for improvement Participate in planning and evaluating Title I efforts Encourage families to complete free/reduced lunch forms