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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) [email protected]
Dr. Angelia Cameron, Assistant Principal, Heard Mixon Elementary School
(770) [email protected]
Mrs. Maria HargroveTitle One Contact, Heard Mixon Elementary School
(770) [email protected]
DISTRICT-CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Shelia ThomasDirector, Office of Federal Programs
770-787-1330 extension [email protected]
Dr. Cara RichardsonParent Involvement Coordinator770-787-1330 extension 1228