1. Annual Title I Meeting Maude Saunders
September 27, 2016
Navigating into
the new year!

2. What is Title I?
Title I is a federal program designed to offer supplemental services and supplies (above and beyond what other district schools receive) to schools with a high rate of poverty
Federal requirement - Serve schools with over 75% of students on Free & Reduced Price Lunch
Walton County serves our elementary schools with over 65% of students on Free & Reduced Price Lunch
The goal of Title I is to give EVERY child a high-quality education.

3. The Basics of Title I
In planning for the following year, the parents, administrators, teachers, and staff devise a plan to:
Identify students who have the greatest need
Measure student progress using the state standards
Develop programs that help to supplement classroom instruction
Involve parents in every part of the program (through participation in the School Parent Advisory Council).

4. The Basics of Title I
The Florida Department of Education receives funding from the Federal Government.
The Florida Department of Education sends an allocation to the districts based on the number of students that received Free and Reduced Priced Lunches the previous year and the plan for spending those funds submitted by the Title I Department.
The School District receives funding from the State.
In collaboration with the School District, the school determines the best services to provide using the funds and in accordance with the Title I/School Improvement Plan created by the school, submitted to the District, and approved by the FLDOE.

5. Programs Offered by Title I
Title I offers programs to help student achievement such as:
Additional teachers and paraprofessionals
Additional training for school staff
Extra time for instruction
Various teaching methods and materials
Tutoring

6. Parent’s Rights
Be involved and request regular meetings to express your opinions and concerns;
Be provided information on your child’s level of achievement on assessments like FSA in reading/language arts, mathematics, and science;
Request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher; and be informed if your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks.
School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school.
Available at the district and school office, website, or online at

7. Parents Matter! Parents are “SUPER” important to a child’s education.
Get involved with the school - attend meetings, read our compact and Parent Involvement Policy, volunteer, join PTO, be a committee member
Communicate regularly - conferences, meetings, , telephone
Help your child at home - homework,
reading, etc.

8. Educational Standards
Florida’s academic content standards establish high expectations for all students.
Florida Standards identify what your child needs to know and be able to do in all content areas.
The information can be found on the State and school websites.
Student success is measured by the Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) – Grades 3-4, along with the STAR test for Reading and Math for K-4, and End of Course Exams for the secondary level.

9. Maude saunders elementary
STAR Data
Reading
Improved
Math
Kindergarten
485 / 695
+210
1st Grade
95 / 247
+152
301 / 434
+133
2nd Grade
222 / 374
415 / 535
+120
3rd Grade
333 / 447
+114
514 / 607
+93
4th Grade
434 / 552
+118
588 / 684
+96
5th Grade
534 / 668
+134
657 / 748
+91

10. Parent Resource Center
Can be found in the secure lobby and across from the Clinic.
Resources:
Assessment Schedule
Parent-School Compacts
Florida Standards Brochures
Summarized Version of Parent Involvement Policy
Grade Level Reading Resources
Information on Local Agencies
Monthly Calendars and MORE…
Stop by and check it out!

11. School Title 1 Compacts
Maude Saunders Elementary School, and parents of the students participating in activities, services, and programs funded by Title I, Part A, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), agree that this compact outlines how parents, entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which Maude Saunders Elementary School and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve Florida’s high standards. The compact will be reviewed and signed by the teacher, student, and parent.

12. Walton County School District
Title I Department
Please contact us if you have any questions.