1. 2017-2018 Welcome to Our Title I Annual Parent Meeting
Palm Bay Elementary School
December 2017

2. What is Title I?
Title I, Part A is a federal program (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) that provides federal funds to assistance school districts and schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

3. Palm Bay Elementary receives Title I funds and is a School-wide Program, which means all of our students can benefit from what Title I provides.

4. in Title I funds for the 17-18 school year.
Palm Bay Elementary received $84,500
in Title I funds for the school year.

5. Our Title I School-wide Program Plan
A needs assessment was completed by analyzing all of our latest academic, discipline, and attendance data. After determining our greatest needs and considering the barriers preventing achievement, the following activities and expenditures were decided:

6. Activities and Expenditures
Provide greater support to students for academics and behavior
Paraprofessional support
Peace First activities

7. Activities and Expenditures
Provide professional development for the faculty and staff
Books and materials for trainings and PLC’s
Stipends for summer training
Travel for conferences

8. Activities and Expenditures
Provide workshops and improve communications with parents
Materials for workshops
Communication supplies

9. Our School-wide Program Plan Goals
80% of students in 4th and 5th grade will make learning gains based on 2018 FSA
100% of teachers visiting other teachers will implement at least one strategy for highly qualified instruction
80% of students in K-2 will have 95%+ attendance and no more than 0-2 office referrals

10. Parent Involvement
Research has proven that parent involvement has more impact on student achievement than any other factor. We want to help you be involved!

11. Be Part of the “IN” volved Crowd

12. Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher(s)
Attend parent teacher conferences to review your child’s results on assessments, monitor progress, help formulate suggestions and participate in decisions relating to your child’s education.
Keep the teacher informed of events or illnesses happening in your child’s life that might impact his/her ability to concentrate or trigger behaviors.
Find the best method for you to communicate regularly with your child’s teacher(s) and use it.

13. Log in to Parent Portal Stay informed of your child’s: Grades
Attendance
Assignments
Behavior
Upcoming events

14. Attend Parent Events
Become better informed about the school’s curriculum, expectations, and assessments.
Learn what you can do at home to help your child be successful in school.
Learn new parenting skills.

15. Volunteer Become a mentor Help with fund raisers
Ask to be on the “Call List” for when help is needed
Chaperon field trips
Help with student incentive programs

16. Get Familiar with the Curriculum
The Florida Standards are the curriculum for our school. To find out what your child is learning, go to On this website you will find the standards for:
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies

17. Get Familiar with the Assessments
Practice questions are available for you to try at the following websites
For MAP, go to warmup.nwea.org
For FSA, go to
Find the assessment schedule for the year at the Bay District website at , click on “Parents” at the top, and then click on “Testing Schedule”.

18. Encourage Attendance
Let your child know that school is important by making sure s/he is in school and on time every day. This is one of the most important ways to show that you are involved in his/her education! EVERY DAY COUNTS!

19. Other Ways to be Involved
Praise your child often!
Take time to listen to your child each day.
Read the monthly Home School Connection newsletter and try some of the fun activities with your child.
Ask your child each day what they learned in school.
Establish homework and bedtime routines.
Encourage your child to do his/her best.

20. Parents’ Right to Know
You have the right to request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s) who are working with your child.
You will be notified by letter if your child is taught by a teacher or substitute teacher for 4 or more consecutive weeks who does not hold a Florida certificate or certification in the level or subject that s/he has been assigned.
You will be provided information on your child’s level of academic growth on Florida State Assessments (FSA).
You have the right to request State and local educational policy regarding student participation in any mandated assessments.

21. Parent’s Right to Give Input
We need parent input in the planning, reviewing, and implementation of the following:
Title I School-wide Program Plan
Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) for the school and district
School Compacts
You can give input by:
Joining the Panther-Parent Involvement Team
Joining the District Parent Task Force
Completing and returning surveys
Completing evaluations at the end of parent events 21

22. Where to Find Plans
A copy of the following plans are in the Title I Notebook in the school’s office and on the school’s website
Parent and Family Engagement Plan
Title I School-wide Program Plan
School Improvement Plan
School Public Accountability Report Card (SPAR)

23. What is the School Public Accountability Report Card (SPAR)?
School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school
Demographic data
School safety and climate for learning information
Academic data
Graduation rates
Class sizes
Teacher and staff information
Curriculum and instruction descriptions
Postsecondary preparation information

24. Your Chance to Be “IN” volved!
Please complete and return the
evaluation form.

25. Thank you for being part of our school family. We are here for you
Thank you for being part of our school family! We are here for you! Mr. L. Willis, Principal Mrs. P. Phillips, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Fallon Willis, Parent Liaison 25