Title I Annual Information for Parents:

2015 - 2016

Hickory Grove Elementary

Welcome: Introductions• Please make sure you have signed in and

have a nametag• High-Fiving to the Music: Wildcats!!!!!

My name is ___________. My child’s name is __________ and is in the _________ grade.One reason I came to PTO is ____________________________________.

Title I Legislation• The Elementary and Secondary Education Act

(ESEA) requires that each Title I School hold an Annual Meeting for Title I parents for the purpose of…

– Informing you of your school’s participation in Title I

– Explaining the requirements of Title I– Explaining your rights as parents to be involved

Federal Programs Complaint ProceduresNCDPI Website Link to the Complaint Resolution Procedures:

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/nclb/federal/complaint

COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES:As required by the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

Section 9304(a)(3)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110) requires: states adopt written procedures for the receipt and resolution of complaints alleging violations of law in the administration of the programs in P.L.107-110. North Carolina State Board of Education policy #EEO-E-001 outlines the procedures to be followed in resolving complaints alleging violations of requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.The State Board’s complaint resolution policy can be viewed by going to the NCSBE Policy Manual Table of Contents at http://sbepolicy.dpi.state.nc.us. Click on “EEO Series” to access the Effective and Efficient Operations policies. Click on“EEO-E” to access the federal programs policies. Click on policy “EEO-E-001” to view the State Board’s policy on resolution of complaints for federal programs.

To learn more about the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, go to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s website at: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/nclb or the U. S. Department of Education’s website at:http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml.

What does it mean to be a Title I School?

• Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…– Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and

providing timely assistance to help student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards.

– Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies– Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities– Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers

• Being a Title I school also means encouraging parental involvement and advocating for parents’ rights

• Currently our population of economically-disadvantaged students makes up 87% of our population & all student qualify for free breakfast & lunch

How is our school using this funding?

Total Budget: $409, 524.15

Personnel: $257, 024-2 Reading Tutors-1 Behavior Management Technician-1 Classroom Teacher-1 Family School Advocate-2 Teacher Assistants (Support Math, hiring in October)

Summer Planning: $42,000-3 days per classroom teacher for first quarter planning-Instructional Leadership team for the month of July to prepare curriculum and provide professional development for teachers

Mckinney-Vento: $3,300

Professional Development throughout the school year: $81,500-Planning Days throughout the year-Great Habits, Great Readers Professional Development-LLI Consultants

Supplies and Materials: $14,100-2nd Grade Word Study Program: $2,861-Online Subscriptions for Students: $ 7,885-Other items needed throughout the year: $3,307.54

Technology: $4,400-Document Cameras for K-1

Parent Involvement: $7,200-agendas, take home folders, consumable EOG prep books

Further Information Regarding Parent Involvement Funds

• Any LEA with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of the Title I allocation for parental involvement

• Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved at the LEA level for system-wide initiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining 95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the LEA. Each Title I school receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental involvement

• Title I parents have the right to make decisions regarding how this money is spent

• Our Title I Parent Involvement Allocation Plan is available on our website: Focus on agendas, take home folders, consumable EOG prep books

What is the CMS Parental Involvement Policy?

• This plan addresses how the LEA will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It includes…

– The LEA’s expectations for parents– How the LEA will involve parents in decision-making– How the LEA will work to build the schools’ and parents’

capacity for strong parental involvement to improve student academic achievement

• Title I parents have the right to be involved in the development of this plan

• Please see our website for a copy of the district’s parental involvement policy

What’s included in the School’s Parental Involvement Plan?

• This plan addresses how the school will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Components include…– How parents can be involved in decision-making and activities – How parental involvement funds are being used– How information and training will be provided to parents– How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong

parental involvement

• Title I parents have the right to be involved in the development of the school’s Parental Involvement Plan

• Please see our website for the HGES Parent Involvement Plan

What is the School-Parent Compact?

• This compact was sent home the first week of school. Please sign and return this compact as soon as possible.

• The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student, to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement

• Title I Parents have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact

Please note that our school discipline policy is aligned with the CMS Student Code of Conduct

• The Code of Conduct has been reviewed by your child’s teacher with your child

• Copies of the Code of Conduct can be viewed at:

http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/resources/Pages/HandbooksFormsandNotices.aspx

CMS Code of Student Conduct

Highly-Qualified Status of Teachers

Our school’s present status of Highly Qualified Teachers:

• 100% of teachers are deemed Highly Qualified with the exception of one long-term substitute in the Exceptional Children Department, the permanent teacher will return on 10/19/15.

• Parents will receive written notification from the school if/when the teacher is not meeting ESEA’s requirements for Highly-Qualified

• Parents may also contact the school at any time to request this information

Common Core Standards are Utilized for K-5 Literacy and Math Instruction• On June 2, 2010, North Carolina adopted the Common Core State Standards in K-12

Mathematics and K-12 English Language Arts released by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers

• The full Common Core standards can be viewed at www.corestandards.org ORhttp://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/new-standards/• Common Core Shifts for Parents

http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjcxNjU3Ng==

North Carolina Essential Standards are Utilized for K-5 Science, Social Studies, Health, Art, Music, Physical Education, Media & Technology Instruction• The full Essential Standards can be viewed at

http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/new-standards/

Standards for Instruction

School Improvement Plan

• Our SIP draft was presented at our September School Leadership Team Meeting, and feedback was provided in order to make revisions. Once the plan is approved by the district, it will be posted on our school website:

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hickorygroveES/Pages/Default.aspx

• You can view the 2014-15 SIP on the website now• The School Improvement Plan includes:

– A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data– Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students– Professional Development Needs– Coordination of Resources and Comprehensive Budget– The School’s Parental Involvement Plan

• Title I parents have a right to be involved in the development of this plan

AMO measures the progress of student groups

Definition of AMOs• Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) is defined as a series of performance targets that states, school

districts, and specific subgroups within schools, must achieve each year to meet the requirements of ESEA. In each public school and Local Education Agency(LEA) in North Carolina, the 11 student subgroups are:

• School as a whole (all students)• American Indian• Asian• Black• Hispanic• Two or More Races• White• Economically Disadvantaged Students (Based on Child Nutrition data files submitted in accordance with

a Memorandum of Agreement)• Limited English Proficient (LEP)• Students with Disabilities (SWD) • AIG- Academic Intelligence- Gifted

In 2014-15 Hickory Grove made 66.7% of our AMO Targets!We exceeded growth!We raised our letter grade to a C!

How can I support the school and my child?

• Join the Parent Teacher Organization• Join the School Leadership Team• Volunteer in a variety of capacities. To volunteer, please go onto

the CMS website to complete the parent volunteer form:

https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/. Contact the front office to make sure you are a registered volunteer: 980-343-6464• Contact our assistant principal to serve as a third grade reading

mentor: ShaQuenna McLaughlin shaquennam.mclaughlin@cms.k12.nc.us

• Contact your child’s teacher to set up time to volunteer with the class: Call the school to leave a message and/or send an email via the school website

Who are the parent leaders at Hickory Grove?

2015-16 Hickory Grove Elementary PTO

We need your help!

Positions Needed:  Co-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer

PTO Meeting DatesAll Meetings are 5:30 @ Main Building Media Center

September 28November 30

January 11March 21May 23

Goals of the PTO: To support the school in meeting the SIP goals through volunteering and fundraising

Vote for 4 PTO OfficersCo-Presidents (2): Creates agenda with the principal and assists in leading bi-monthly meetings, retains all official PTO recordsTreasurer: Manages & keeps accurate records of the PTO account to include: accurately collecting/receipting money within the confines of all financial policies of the PTO (Ex: membership dues & fundraisers)Secretary: Records minutes from meetings and emails to Dr. Becker to post on website

Brainstorm Strategies of our PTO to meet 2 Key Goals

2 Key School Improvement Plan Goals & How we can support them?

1. Academics: Focus on data and the standards to increase our % of students who are college and career ready on the EOG’s by 10%

2. Culture: Build & Maintain a positive school culture

Final Thoughts Please contact the school at any point should you have further questions/comments: Phone: 980-343-6464

Sign-Up Today:10/22 @ 6:00: Fall Festival Volunteers11/13 @ 8:45: Donuts for Dads Volunteers

Next Meeting: November 30th @ 5:30Agenda: Action Steps from Brainstorm, Fundraising Ideas, Volunteers for upcoming events