Conroe ISD Parent Involvement

2015

Dr. Pam ZodaDirector of Federal Programs, Compliance

& Grants

What is Title I?

• Purpose • Provide additional resources to assist

schools to ensure that all children are provided a high quality education that will enable all children to exceed the performance standards.

What is Title I?

• Qualification• All Title I schools must have at least

35% of the campus student population identified as coming from low income households according to the student’s eligibility for the free and reduced lunch program.

Title I Schools• Anderson Elementary• Armstrong Elementary• Austin Elementary• Creighton Elementary• Ford Elementary• Glen Loch Elementary• Giesinger Elementary• Hailey Elementary • Houser Elementary• Houston Elementary• Milam Elementary

• Oak Ridge Elementary• Patterson Elementary• Reaves Elementary• Rice Elementary• Runyan Elementary• San Jacinto Elementary• Bozman Intermediate• Cryar Intermediate• Grangerland Intermediate• Travis Intermediate• Wilkinson Elementary

Title I Funding

• Teacher Training• Instructional materials• Additional teachers &

paraprofessionals• Tutorials for students • Parent involvement activities

Parent Involvement Policy

• The district and Title I campuses should update and approve the Parent Involvement Policy each year with the input of parents.

• All campuses must communicate this policy to parents.

Statement of Purpose

• Conroe ISD is committed to excellence.

• The District will develop and maintain a partnership with students, parents, and teachers.

• Our goal is to create an atmosphere where all students in the district succeed.

Meeting for Parents

• A meeting for parents will be held to provide information about grade appropriate expectations.

• Schools will also provide campus specific Title I program information to the parents of all students.

The Home-School Compact(Required for all Title I Campuses)

• Be developed jointly with parents and students.

• Describe responsibilities of students, parents, and the school.

• Convey the importance of establishing ongoing communication.

• Address Student Performance.

Matching Programs to the Needs

• The school will assess the needs of parents and children in the community.

• Programs will be created or refined to match the expressed needs at each campus.

• Parents will be notified of parent education opportunities.

Staff/Parent Communications

• Teachers and staff will be encouraged to communicate in a timely manner.

• Parents will be encouraged to take the initiative.

• Notices in English and Spanish will be sent home when necessary.

Contacts

Campus specific Title I InformationContact your campus principal

District Title I InformationContact Dr. Pam Zoda

936-709-7746pzoda@conroeisd.net