What is Title I and how do you qualify? Any school with 40% or more of their students receiving free or reduced lunch are Title I eligible. E. C. West has 76%. Title I Schoolwide Plan Submitted every year Based on data States how we are going to use Title I funds to improve the school

All parents are invited to participate in the development, review, and revision of the Title I plan, parent involvement policy, and school- parent compact Complete a Title I Plan Complete a Title I Budget Follow all grant guidelines Have a parent involvement policy Have a school-parent compact

Federal Funds spent to even the playing field $264,264 – Title I Data Support Specialist Parent Liaison 2 teachers $13,631 remaining

Schoolwide or Targeted Assistance? Evoline C. West implements a schoolwide program.

All StudentsEconomically Disadvantaged Reading46.2%57.1% Math62.3%71.7% 1 st Grade2 nd Grade3 rd Grade4 th Grade`5 th Grade Reading65.9%57.6%46.0%46.8%31.1% Math72.2%62.4%60.3%64.9%52.4% 1 st Grade 2 nd Grade 3 rd Grade 4 th Grade ` 5 th Grade Reading Math

All StudentsEconomically Disadvantaged Reading46.2%57.1% Math62.3%71.7%

1 st Grade 2 nd Grade 3 rd Grade 4 th Grade 5 th Grade Reading65.9%57.6%46.0%46.8%31.1% Math72.2%62.4%60.3%64.9%52.4%

70% will be proficient or distinguished in all subjects in all grade levels on the GaMilestones. Literacy Focus STEM Focus SEED Fund and STEM Certification -MIST

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE) Standards are still aligned to the Common Core. Clarification of terminology and expectations. Limited additions or movement of standards in math Gadoe.org We have many resources used to teach the standards GPS Georgia Performance Standards in Science and Social Studies Gadoe.org

ITBS – 3 rd and 5 th GaMilestones – 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th STAR – K-5 DIBELS – K-5 GKIDS - Kindergarten

Four achievement levels – Beginning Learner, Developing Learner, Proficient Learner, Distinguished Learner Proficient learner will signal college and career readiness. Developing learner indicates that the student is partially proficient and will need support and interventions to be successful in the next grade level. State level results will be public after September 3 rd. School results and individual reports are expected mid to late October. Third party will conduct an analysis of online administration vs. paper/pencil and the advantages or disadvantages for students will be an accountability year.

Parent Involvement is defined as the participation of parents in regular two-way and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities: Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school. Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, when appropriate, in decision making as well as being a part of the advisory committees to assist in the education of their child. Parents carry out other activities as described in section 1118 of the ESEA (Parental Involvement).

Practice literacy comprehension strategies by citing text evidence throughout all content areas Practicing math fluency skills on Moby Max or with flashcards Integrating technology into Math and Literacy lessons through the use of iPads, ACTIV boards. Instructing leveled reading groups to personalize learning for each student according to their strengths and needs Facilitating reading and math learning stations that are full of resources to extend thinking and reinforce standards Teaching mathematical practices of building models and explaining their thinking behind the solution

Providing parents with strategies by grade level during parent workshops and in newsletters. Providing families with access to websites and resources such as Moby Max, flash cards, and reading websites that can be practiced at home. Providing parents and families with opportunities to give teachers feedback through homework surveys about their child’s strengths and weaknesses in completing assignments. Providing opportunities for parents to view student work and evidence of their achievements and review the standards at curriculum nights for both Humanities and STEM. Providing activities that use math strategies in daily real world problem solving such as in cooking, construction and money management.

Literacy Workshops Math Night at Kroger Make and Take Parent Resource Center Open House Parent Engagement Month Activities GA Milestones Healthy Cooking Middle School Transition

What does it mean? How do I know?

Purchase of the Title I Parent Liaison Materials and Supplies for Parent Resource Center Family Engagement Conference

Should be less than 48 hours Phone, , conferences Sign up for text messages Follow me on Twitter Tuesday Talks in Two Minutes or Less Contacts: Jennifer Burton, Principal Follow me on Gloria Langley, Parent Liaison

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