What is Title I?
Title I is a program that provides funds from the federal government to improve student learning.
Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965 and theEvery Student Succeeds Act of 2015
-ESEA is a federal education law that was passed in 1965. Title I was one portion of ESEA.
-ESSA is a federal education law passed in December 2015 that reauthorized much of ESEA, including Title I.
OCES - Title I Targeted Assistance SchoolWhat is a Targeted Assistance School?
Title I Targeted Assistance schools are schools that fall below the 35% threshold schoolwide and identify specific children to participate in Title I
Why does our school receive Title I funding?
In districts where no schools have 35% low-income, then schools whose percentage is higher than the district average receive Title I funding.
Why does our school receive Title I funding?
Based on October 2019 FTE and Free and/or Reduced Lunch qualification.
Schools above the district total average qualify as a Title I Targeted Assistance School
OCES has a school average of 25.27%
The Title I Program at Oconee County Elementary School
How we will spend our money
❖Highly Qualified Title I teacher ❖Additionally, a Highly Qualified Title I tutors❖Translations and Interpretation Services❖Consumable supplies for the Title I teacher and students❖Literacy Resources
The Title I Program at Oconee County Elementary School
How are students identified for Title I at OCES?
❖Map Assessment Data
❖Milestone Data
❖Fountas & Pinnell Reading Levels
The Title I Program at Oconee County Elementary School
How are students identified for Title I at OCES?Criteria 1 3rd Grade: 2021 Spring Fountas and Pinnell reading levels
4th Grade: 2021 Spring Fountas and Pinnell reading levels & Milestone Scores 5th Grade: 2021 Spring Fountas and Pinnell reading levels & Milestone Scores
AND
Criteria 2 ALL: Fall 2020 Reading MAP scores
describes the instructional support that will be provided to eligible children
❖Targeted, research based Reading support from a Highly Qualified Title I teacher and or Tutors
❖ Selection Criteria and procedures for Targeted Assistance
student Identification
Targeted Assistance Plan (English)Targeted Assistance Plan (Spanish)
Title I PoliciesTargeted Assistance Plan
Family Engagement Plan
Each school district and each Title I school must develop a written plan describing how the school will support the important role of parents in their child’s learning.
District Family Engagement Plan
Family Engagement Plan (English)
Family Engagement Plan (Spanish)
Building Staff Capacity Throughout the year the Title I teacher works with faculty and
staff to strengthen understandings about how to build and increase strong partnerships and communication with parents. Some topics include……
-The value and utility of contributions of parents
-How to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners
-Implement, integrate and coordinate parent programs and family engagement activities
-Build ties between parents and the school
-Sending information to parents in a language and format that parents can understand
-Partnering with parents in the academic achievements of their children
School-Parent Compact
The compact describes how the parent(s) and school can partner together to support student academic progress.
Title I schools must have a written statement, signed by all parties, listing specific responsibilities of school staff, parents, and students.
School-Parent Compact (English)School-Parent Compact (Spanish)
Meeting the High State StandardsAgreement to a Shared Responsibility
Families of Title I students, Title I students, and Faculty and Staff at OCES jointly agree that the responsibility for improved student academic achievement in helping children achieve the state’s high standards will be a unified effort.
Georgia Department of Education K-5 Curriculum Reading
State and Local AssessmentsMAP Testing (Measures of Academic Progress) -Nationally norm referenced assessment -Locally mandated -Given in Fall, Winter, and Spring -Shared after each assessmentMilestones Assessments (ELA/Reading/Science/Social Studies) -Nationally norm referenced assessment -State mandated -Given in Spring -Shared in Summer
How can parents work with educators to improve achievement?
◦ Ask questions
◦ Request a conference
◦ Attend parent training sessions
◦ Review daily agendas and address immediate needs
◦ Participate in volunteer training
◦ Volunteer
How to Monitor your Child’s Progress◦ Work with your child's teacher as often as needed to discuss
his or her progress.
◦ Be present and available during homework time
◦ Review all student work that is sent home
◦ Engage with your child when reading nightly
◦ Participate in literacy training activities
◦ Read and review tips that are included in informational pamphlets and newsletters that are sent home or shared
CommunicationHow will school personnel communicate with parents?❖ Email
❖ Conferences
❖ Phone calls and/or messaging
❖Daily Folders (for some teachers)
❖Weekly newsletters
❖ Friday folders
❖Mediated Phone Texts
❖ Blackboard Connect phone messages
❖OCES Chief News (The Principal's Corner)
❖ Social Media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
❖Other Parent Engagement Opportunities (Title I OCES Document Review/Feedback meeting(s), Annual Title I Meeting(s), and Curriculum Night
CommunicationHow can parents communicate with school personnel?
❖ Face-to-face by appointment, Video Chat, Phone conference by appointment
❖ Phone calling, leaving a voice message
❖ Agendas
❖ Friday folders
❖Mediated Text Messaging
When will parent-teacher conferences be held?
❖ Fall Conferences - Scheduled as needed Aug.-Oct.
Student Led Conferences (SLC) - March-April
❖ At the request of a parent or guardian
Communication
How It Works1. You fill out THIS form
2. I will send you a text3. You can reply back
You may choose send and receive text in another language other than English and I will always get them in my language.
Parent Involvement Opportunities● Volunteer training / Volunteering*
● Literacy training
● Curriculum Night
● Open House
● Parent Teacher Conferences
● Title I Policy Feedback Meeting
● Annual Title I Parent meeting
● Title I Spring Parent Survey
Teacher Qualifications
Parents of students in Title I schools have the right to know the professional qualifications of staff working with their child.
Please talk to our principal if you have any questions related to teacher qualifications.
Complaint ProcedureAnyone who believes that a school is in violation of
any part of the Elementary and Secondary Education act may notify:
Georgia Department of EducationOffice of Legal Services205 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SEAtlanta, GA 30334
www.doe.k12.ga.us/title_complaint.aspx
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