1. Mrs. Debbie Urso Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Title I Parent Meeting
Mrs. Debbie Urso
Tuesday, September 25, 2012

2. Complete the lunch forms!
What is Title I?
It’s a federally funded program.
It provides funds for an additional reading specialist and/or aide.
Funds are available to purchase additional resources like books, supplemental reading materials, and educational games.
Complete the lunch forms!

3. Free & Reduced Lunch Forms
A school qualifies for Title I services if its percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches meets or exceeds the district’s average.
47%
40%
SO PLEASE COMPLETE THE FREE AND REDUCED MEALS APPLICATION!
Guilford
Hills
District
average

4. Who works with Mrs. Urso?
Kindergarten-5th grade students are selected to be in the Title I program.
Small group intervention
Writing conferences
Children are selected for groups based on needs, assessment results, and teacher recommendations.

5. Assessments Letter Identification Letter Sound Knowledge
DRA- reading accuracy and comprehension
Previous year’s ISIP data
Previous year’s 4 Sight/ PSSA for intermediate students only
Writing Scores
Hearing Sounds in Words
4 Sights
Prompts- focus, content, organization, conventions

6. Parent Notification Consent forms – sign and return Progress Reports
Sent with the report cards
Newsletters throughout the year
Conferences November 13th and 14th
Phone calls
Before or after school

7. Chambersburg Area School District Title I Department- 2nd Grade 2012-2013
Student’s name ___________________ Title I teacher’s name ________________
Dear Family,
This Title I progress report shares information about your child’s participation in the Title I program. This program is designed to assist your child by teaching specific skills necessary for success in reading.
There are a variety of research-based intervention programs that may be used with your child. ____________________ is being used with your child. Should you have any questions about the progress report or the intervention program, please contact Mrs. Urso at
Your child’s performance is recorded in the table below.
November
February
May
Identifies sight words when reading
Uses phonics to read and write unknown words
Uses chunks and/or sounds to read an unknown word
Rereads at difficulty
Reads for meaning and self-corrects
Understands what is read by correctly answering questions
Reads fluently
Uses capital letters and
punctuation in writing
Reading level
* The May reading goal is a level 28/M. NA W-
Working on skill but not progressing W+
Working on skill and progressing P
Proficient P+
Works above proficiency NA
Not assessed at this time

8. What do the students do in Title I?
Read and write!!!
Play educational reading and phonemic awareness games
Letter & letter sound
identification
Test prep skills to build comprehension

9. What can you do at home? Send your child to school each day.
Read and talk with your child everyday.
Empty take-home folders every night.
Help with and check your child’s homework.
Communicate with your child’s teachers.

10. Written Plan & Parent Involvement
Kindergarten Night (K only)
Monday, October 15th
District Title I Meeting
Tuesday, October 23rd
Reading, Math, & Science Night
Spring TBA

11. Thank you! Read over the at-home resources and websites.
Contact Mrs. Urso if you have any concerns, comments, or questions.