1. Title I Annual Parent Meeting Belcher Elementary August 28, 2014 6:00 and 7:30 Cafeteria/Classroom Lisa Roth, Principal

2. Agenda Welcome and Introductions All About Title I: Budget Parent’s Right to Know School Parent Involvement Plan (PIP)/ District Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) Compact Standards and Testing Parental Involvement

3. What is Title I? Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools. The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for every child. Its purpose is to address the academic needs of students and to assist them in meeting their state’s academic standards. The program serves millions of children in public elementary and secondary schools each year including eligible students in private schools.

4. How Title I Works The federal government provides funding to states each year for the Title I program. The Florida Department of Education sends the money to our district, Pinellas County Schools. The school district identifies eligible schools and distributes the Title I funds to the school. Belcher Elemenary implements a school-wide program, all students benefit from the supplemental services provided by Title I. Every parent is a Title I parent.

5. Title I Programs Provide Supplemental Support Smaller classes Additional teachers and paraprofessionals; Additional training for school staff Extra time for instruction (Before and/or after school programs); Parental Involvement Activities A variety of supplemental teaching materials and/or equipment

6. Title I Budget Belcher Elementary is provided $ 195,208.64 to pay for services and programs for our students. The Title I Parent Involvement budget is $ 195,208.64. We use our Title I funds to pay for the following: RTI Coach LLI Teacher Tech Specialist Family and Community Liaison Agenda Books

7. Title I Budget Parents can assist in deciding how to use Title I funds…you have the right to be involved. All Title I schools must maintain documentation that demonstrates parent input into their budgets and plans. Every school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) composed of parents, teachers, other staff members, Principal and students (at Middle and High School) Input from the Principal, School Advisory Council, parents, and the school’s staff determines how to allocate or use Title I funds.

8. Parent’s Right to Know As a Title I parent you have the right to be involved in the development of the following plans and documents for our school: School Improvement Plan (SIP) Compact Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) for the school and district Request and attend meetings to express your opinions and to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of your children, *Please review these documents and attend meetings or complete surveys to share your input…we need and want you to be involved.

9. Parent’s Right to Know Be provided information on your child’s level of achievement on assessments in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, and Science Request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher and paraprofessionals that are working with your child Principal’s attestations Be informed if your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks.

10. School Classification Belcher Elementary has a current school grade of a “B”. We implement Promise Time for our afterschool programs. This program provides tutoring and enrichment to every student who attends through the YMCA program. We also use STMath a researched based math program in school and at home. Through Title I take home laptops are available in 3 rd and 4 th grade.

11. 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 Available at the school office or online at http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm

12. Educational Standards Florida’s academic content standards establish high expectations for all students. Common Core Standards identify what your child needs to know and be able to do in all content areas. You may read more information by visiting, www.fldoe.org. Also, your child’s teacher will be able to explain the standards for your child’s grade level. www.fldoe.org

13. School’s Curriculum Common Core Standards form the framework of everything taught at school. Curriculum More specific information will come from your classroom teachers on: Reading Mathematics Writing Science

14. Measuring Student Success Classroom Teachers will give you more specific information about your grade level and expectations. Each grade will test at different times on the following items. ELA Assessment FAIR Science Assessment Math Assessment

15. Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) In the month of March 3 rd, 4 th and 5 th grade will be assessed. Information concerning the assessment schedule may be found at http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Doc ument-7047/dps-2014-81a.pdf

16. Florida End of Course (EOC) Assessments (Algebra, Biology, Civics, U.S. History, Geometry) Add EOC information

17. Working together! Title I law requires that all Title I schools and families work together. How we work together is listed in our: School Level Parental Involvement Plan (PIP) Parent-School Compact School Improvement Plan (SIP) Parents can also read the District’s Parent Involvement Plan (LEA PIP) at www.pcsb.org under Title I, a copy is at our Title I Parent Stationwww.pcsb.org

18. Parent-School Compact Every Title I School has a Compact. It is an agreement between the parent, student, and school to encourage the highest student achievement Please review and sign your child’s Compact tonight, then return to your child’s teacher.

19. Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) Requirements Involve parents in a meaningful way in the development, implementation, and review of the parental involvement programs. Parents are encouraged to attend SAC and PTA Dates will be published in the monthly newsletter. Parents will be surveyed for feedback for the PIP and Accreditation. PIP will be approved in October by SAC. Our SAC President can be contacted if you have questions or concerns.

20. One of our requirements is to convene a Title I annual meeting to inform parents about Title I requirements and their rights to be involved in the Title I program. We also offer meetings at flexible times to maximize participation Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

21. Provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs. We will communicate to you by our Belcher Website, newsletters, marquee and parent connect phone calls. What works for you? Let us know how we can assist you. Parent Involvement Policy Requirements

22. Assists parents in understanding academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children. Conferences Family Schoolwide events such as Math Night. Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

23. Provides materials and training to help Title I parents work with their children to improve their children's achievement On our website we have a Title I link where parents can access valuable information to help you and your child. Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

24. Support our school and your child’s education…we need you! Share a love of learning Read to your child Ask your child to read to you Limit TV time Visit the Title I Family Resource Library Review the Compact throughout the year Keep Portal info up to date Volunteer Show interest in your child’s school day Ask her/him questions Check homework Praise their efforts Encourage good study habits Communicate with the teachers and other staff Attend workshops/conferences Participate in giving your input for our SIP, PIP, and budget

25. Title I Parent Station Our school’s Title I Parent Station is located front desk in a 3 ring binder. You will find a copy of our School’s PIP, the School District’s PIP, Parent’s Right to Know Memo, Upcoming Events, Compact.

26. Parent Advisory Council (PAC) The District has a Parent Involvement Plan (LEA PIP). The Parent Advisory Council is responsible for reviewing and revising it. PAC meets with the District’s Title I Family Education Specialist. PAC meets twice a year, if you are interested in representing our school please notify, Donna Katsiyiannis.

27. Title I Family Library All Title I families may visit the Title I Library located at 2499 25 th Street South St. Petersburg, FL A great place to check out books and games… you don’t need a library card and no there are no late fees. Each time your child visits the library they will receive a FREE BOOK! We’re open Monday & Thursday 8:30- 6:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-3:30 For more information you may contact 727-893-2988 ext. 2007

28. Classroom Visits Insert information about classroom visits that will take place after the meeting…