HAVEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL October 1, 2015; 9:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m.

What is a Title 1 School? Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards. Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Being a Title I school also means parental involvement and parents’ rights.

Title 1 Programs Can Help: Children do better in school and feel better about themselves Teachers understand the needs and concerns of students and parents Parents understand their child and be more involved in the child’s education

Title 1 Funds Any Local Educational Agency ( School District) with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of it’s Title I allocation for parental involvement. Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved at the school district for system-wide initiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining 95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district. Therefore each Title I school receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental involvement. You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in how this money is spent.

School-wide or Targeted Assistance Haven Elementary is a School-Wide Title I School. A school is eligible to become a Title I School-Wide program if it has a poverty level of at least 40 percent and it is receiving Title I funding. Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

School Designation Status Georgia’s Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility Wavier

School-wide Plan Planning team Needs Assessment Goals Research based strategies Evaluation of plan

School-wide Plan Student academic assessments Information on proficiency levels Additional assistance provided struggling students Coordination and integration of federal funds and programs School programs including migrant, pre-school, school choice, and supplemental educational services as applicable. Parental Involvement Strategies, including the school Parental Involvement Plan

Curriculum Georgia Standards of Excellence for English/Language Arts and Mathematics Georgia Performance Standards for Science and Social Studies SRA Reading Program Number Worlds Flexible Learning Program

Assessments SRI: Scholastic Reading Program MAP: Math Assessment GMAS: Georgia Milestones Assessment System SRA GOFAR (Science 4 th grade, Social Studies 5 th grade) A+: ELA/Reading and Mathematics

Parental Involvement District Parent Policy School Parent Policy Compacts Budget Volunteer opportunities Parent decision making opportunities

Parental Involvement How can parents become involved at the school? Parents have a right to request opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children. The school must respond to any such suggestions from parents as soon as practicably possible.

Highly Qualified Teachers You, as Title I Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers.

Contacting the Staff Telephone Number: Ms. Dionne Young, Principal Ms. Kavonna Bostick, Assistant Principal Ms. Melodie Cheatham, Parent Contact/Behavior Intervention Teacher Ms. Lila Black, School Counselor Ms. Peggy Varnadore, EIP Ms. Allyson Petty, FLP

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