BASIC SKILLS/TITLE 1

Parent Meeting

September 18, 2014

HISTORY Began in the mid 1960’s Largest federal assistance program for

our public schools Title I, part A Elementary and Secondary Education Act

of 1965 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 NCLB mentions parents over 300 times in

the legislation

Goal To provide extra help to students who

need it the most.

Helps students work toward meeting the standards set by individual states such as the New Jersey Department of Education.

How was my child identified? Teacher recommendation

Standardized test scores

Grades

Standardized Tests 2014 Grade 7~ NJASK LAL and MATH

Grade 8~ NJASK LAL, MATH, and SCIENCE

Grade 11~ HSPA LAL, MATH

Standardized Tests 2015 Grade 7 through Grade 11 PARCC in

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS and MATH Test will be given two times per year

Performance Based Assessment End of Year Assessment

Test will be taken on the computer

Common Core State Standards & PARCC

http://www.corestandards.org/Please take a look at the new

National Standards! Common Core Parent Resources PARCC Parent Resources

Programs during school to support achievement

Study Island

Jamestown

Pearson

After School Programs After School Homework Help

Supplemental Educational Services(SMARTIES TUTORING)

Entrance and Exit CriteriaEntrance Exit

• Lack of Proficiency on Standardized test Scores

• Teacher Recommendation

• Parental Concerns• Referral of Guidance

Counselor• Referral by Intervention

and Referral Services (RISE)

• Grades• Anecdotal Records• Attendance

Proficiency on Standardized TestTeacher recommendation Grades

CompactOutlines

School District Responsibilities Parent Responsibilities Student Responsibilities

Adobe Acrobat Document

Parent Involvement Policy Review Feedback

Adobe Acrobat Document

We are here to help you! Contact us with any questions or

concerns All Materials are posted on the District

Website http://www.prsdnj.org/ ESEA/NCLB Webpage ESEA/NCLB Webpage on District Website

Mark Your Calendars!Parent Workshops

Striving for Success: Middle School & High School Transitions

October 14, 2014 @ 6:00 pm

Understanding the TestJanuary 20, 2105 @ 6:00 pm

Can We Talk? Bridging the Communications GapApril 14, 2015 @ 6:00pm

All Workshops held in the Junior High School Media Center

Please continue to be involved in your child’s education!