presented by newton county school system office of federal programs

TITLE I SCHOOL-WIDEANNUAL PARENT

INVOLVEMENT ORIENTATIONUNDER

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT

OF 1965

Presented by Newton County School System

Office of Federal Programs

WHAT IS TITLE I?Title I is a part of the Federal

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), formally known as No Child Left Behind

(2001). The Act provides financial assistance to state and local education agencies to meet the educational needs of children who may be at risk of failing the state’s performance standards.

TWO SERVICE MODELS

School-wide: All students are eligible to be served

Targeted Assisted: Specific students only

OUR SCHOOL HAS A TITLE-I SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAM

A School-Wide program uses Title I funds to

develop and maintain quality educational services in the core

academic areas in order to raise academic

achievement for all students at the school.

WHAT IS A TITLE I SCHOOL-WIDE PROGRAM?

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WHAT IS OUR SCHOOL’S DESIGNATION STATUS?

School Designation

Status:

• Title I School-wide Program• No Designation Status

TITLE I DISTRICT GOALS

District Goals

• To improve student achievement

• To enhance teacher effectiveness

TITLE I SCHOOL-WIDE GOALS

HMES Goals

• To educate all students to achieve their potential

• To provide a rigorous and relevant education in order to prepare our students to

think critically• To help our students

acquire a lifetime of reading and writing

independence

WHAT CURRICULUM DOES OUR SCHOOL USE?

Our school uses the state-mandated curriculum that allows us to follow the Common Core Georgia Performance

Standards (CCGPS) for English/Language Arts, Reading, and Math and the Georgia Performance Standards ( GPS) for Social Studies

and Science.

WHAT TEST WILL MY CHILD BE TAKING?

The Georgia Milestones Assessment System will consist of an End of Grade (EOG)

assessment. Student achievement in grades 3-8 will be measured using EOG tests in

language arts, mathematics, science, social studies.

PARENTS!!!!!!!

WE NEED

YOU!!!!!

PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

WHAT IS PARENT INVOLVEMENT?

Parent Involvement is the participation of parents in regular,

two-way, and meaningful communication involving student

academic learning and school activities. Parent Involvement is a

requirement of the Title I program. We welcome and encourage all

parents to be actively involved in our school.

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Purpose

To improve student achievement in reading, ELA, math, science &

social studies by providing parents the

resources needed to support their child’s

education

ADVANTAGES OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT

For Students

ADVANTAGES OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT

For Parents

ADVANTAGES OF PARENT INVOLVEMENT

For District

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT – VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Opportunities and Programs to support our students

include:

1. V.I.P (Very Involved Parents)

2. Mentor Program3. ASAP (After School

Activities Program)4. EIP (Early Intervention

Program)5. Morning Groups

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT

School Activities• Read With Someone You Love –

October 30, 2014 1:00 PM

• Math/Science Project Night– February 5, 2015 6:00 PM

• Dr. Seuss’ Reading Activity – March 6, 2015 9:00 AM

• Title I Parent Feedback/Revision Meeting – May 7, 2015  1:00PM

PARENT INVOLVEMENT PACKETS

• Title I Brochure• Parent Involvement Policy• Home-School Packet• Parent Involvement Calendar• Title I Parent Information • Parent's Right To Know• Frequently Used Terms• Occupational Survey ( located in

Student Agenda)

• This will come home before September 30th, 2014.

District’s Parental Involvement Policy• The District’s Parent Involvement Policy-Establishes the district’s expectations for parental

involvement and guides the strategies and resources that strengthen district and parent partnerships.

School’s Parental Involvement Policy• The School’s Parent Involvement Policy-Establishes the school’s expectations for parental

involvement and guides the strategies and resources that strengthen school and parent partnerships.

School-Parent Compact-• An agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how

parents and teachers will work together to make sure all students receive the individual support they need to reach and exceed grade level academic standards.

Parents Right To Know• Parents' Right to Know Under ESEA-a parent has the right to know the following

information:◦The qualifications of the school staff providing instruction to their child. ◦Their child's level of achievement in each state academic assessment. ◦Whether their child has been assigned to or has been taught for four or more

consecutive weeks by a teacher of a core academic subject who is not highly qualified.

WHAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW FOR PARENT INVOLVEMENT?

HOW IS TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT MONEY SPENT?

• Instructional and academic resources for Parent Resource Center/Section

• Instructional Resources for student support• Parent Involvement Workshops and activities• Light Refreshments for Parent Workshops and activities

1%Funding

of federal funds are allocated for parent involvement

RESPONDING TO PARENTS

We value our students and parents. It is our desire to provide prompt attention to any concerns and

questions you may have. Your input and feedback is appreciated at all

times. Feel free to contact us at any time.

SCHOOL-CONTACT INFORMATION

Mrs. Marquita WilkinsPrincipal, Heard Mixon Elementary School

(770) 784-2980wilkins.marquita@newton.k12.ga.us

 Dr. Angelia Cameron, Assistant Principal, Heard Mixon Elementary School

(770) 784-2980cameron.angelia@newton.k12.ga.us

Mrs. Maria HargroveTitle One Contact, Heard Mixon Elementary School

(770) 784-2980hargrove.maria@newton.k12.ga.us

DISTRICT-CONTACT INFORMATION

Dr. Shelia ThomasDirector, Office of Federal Programs

770-787-1330 extension 1250thomas.shelia@newton.k12.ga.us

 Dr. Cara RichardsonParent Involvement Coordinator770-787-1330 extension 1228

Richardson.cara@newton.k12.ga.us