Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships….Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day!

Title I Annual Parent Meeting August 28, 2014

What is a Title I School? A school that receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education to meet the needs of at-risk and low-income students

Title I Nation’s oldest and largest federally funded program Must meet certain requirements set forth by the government to continue receiving funding

What is the purpose of Title I “…to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.” --U.S. Dept. of Education

How is a school identified as being Title I? Large concentration of low income students – Based on free and reduced lunch numbers Minimum of 40% of students must be enrolled in free and reduced lunch

How are funds spent at SWLE? Teacher salaries Math Instructional Coach Balance spent on things such as the following: technology equipment, books, computer software Parent Involvement

What are the requirements that SWLE must meet to remain Title I? 40% of students must receive free or reduced lunch Complete an annual comprehensive Needs Assessment (sent out in October 2013) Complete a comprehensive plan using the results of the needs assessment Create a Parent Involvement Plan based on the results of the needs assessment

A School Wide Program Must Have: School Wide Reform Strategies Instruction by Highly Qualified Teachers Parental Involvement Additional Support for Students Transition Activities for Preschool Students

In grades 3 through 5 SWLE will meet or exceed the state average on all end of the year testing. (Georgia Milestones) Science Social Studies Writing

Kindergarten, 1 st, 2 nd Grade: 70% of students will meet their growth target established by their SLO Literacy & Math Assessments Kindergarten: Score at or above average on GKIDS

SWLE Curriculum Common Core Georgia Performance Standards Cindy Cupp Reading Program Go Math

Testing Georgia Milestones (End of Year Test) Student Learning Objective Test (PK- 3 rd grade) Created by RESA District Highly Qualified Teachers Tests Reading/ELA and Math Has Pre/Post Test Components Art – 2 nd Grade Music – 5 th Grade PE – 1 st Grade

How does SWLE use Testing Data? Show growth of CCGPS by the end of the school year Identify academically at-risk students for the purpose of Response to Intervention Support promotion and retention decisions

Parent Involvement The statute defines parental involvement as the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring— – that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; – that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; – that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; and – that other activities are carried out, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA (Parental Involvement). [Section 9101(32), ESEA.]

Other Activities Seek and Find Spring Fling Family Fun Nights Grade Level PTO Meetings and Programs Grade Level Open House Events BOE Parental Involvement Courses at Laurens Co. Library Regular Communication from teachers

How Parents Hear From Us Weekly newsletters Weekly signed papers Progress Reports Report Cards End of the Year Testing Data Conferences

School-Parent Compact Gives specific examples of what the parent, teacher, and student will do to meet the school wide goals. – Sent at the beginning of each school year – Grade level specific – Signatures required by all parties involved

We Love To Hear From You! Parent Involvement Title I Parent Survey sent in October 2013 Parent Meeting held April 28, 29, 30

Changes Due to Your Input Better communication with weekly teacher newsletters Use of agendas 1 st -5 th grades More announcements home using automated phone system Parent nights with reports cards

How Can You Get Involved? *Read Newsletters *Review and sign papers *Help your child with homework *Attend Family Fun Nights *Attend PTO meetings

How is Parental Involvement Money Spent at SWLE? Teacher, Student, Parent Agendas Snacks for meetings Materials/Supplies for Title I Family Nights

Is your child’s teacher qualified? YES!!!!!!! EVERY classroom is staffed by a teacher deemed “highly- qualified” under conditions set by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Dates to Remember PTO Dates (followed by grade level open house) Kindergarten- September 9th 3 rd and 4 th Grades- Nov. 11 th 5th Grade- December 4 th (Theater Dublin) 1 st and 2 nd Grade February 10 th Pre-K- March 10 th Parent Report Card Nights October 13, 2014 January 6, 2015 March Family Fun Night October 9, 2014 Spring Fling March 27, 2015

How can I contact my child’s teacher? All teacher’s addresses are located at