little mill middle school title i parent involvement we can’t do it without you! presenters:...
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Little Mill Middle SchoolTitle I Parent Involvement
We can’t do it without you!
Presenters: Kimberly DeRose,
Parent CoordinatorKari Shepherd,
Lead Title I Teacher
FAMILIES ARE A VITAL PART OF THE TEAM!
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Families are a part of the team!
Research indicates that
“Informed as well as involved parents create an academic environment
conducive to learning.”
[1] Federal Register, Tuesday June 2, 1998, Part IV Department of Education, Reauthorization of Elementary
and Secondary Education Programs; Notice
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Strengthen knowledge of Title I Parent involvement & importance
Understand role of parents regarding Title I Program
Review Title I parent leadership structures,roles, and responsibilities
Understand the role of the Parent Coordinator
What’s in it for you?
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What the Research Says…
When education is valued in the home:
Children receive higher grades and higher test scores
Children attend school more regularly Children complete school assignments Children demonstrate more positive behaviors
and attitudes Children graduate from high school at higher rates Children are more likely to enroll in higher
education.
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What Is Title I?
Oldest and largest federally funded program under Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965
$ Awarded based on level of Free & Reduced Lunch
Title I focus is on improving academic achievement of children who need extra support to meet challenging academic standards.
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Types of Title I Programs
NCLB makes provision for two types of Title I schools:
Targeted Assistance Schools
School-wide Program Schools
LMMS BECAME A SCHOOL WIDE PROGRAM FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
Little Mill Middle SchoolAwarded
Highest Performing Title I School
(Top 5% in Georgia)2012-2013 School Year of 17
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School-wide Program
• The school’s Title I funds are coordinated with other funds to implement reforms to upgrade the entire educational program.
• The program’s goal is to improve the overall academic performance of all children in the school.
• All students are Title I participants.
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Schoolwide Title I Funds – Support of Parent Involvement
Parent Involvement Policy – explains
what we will do for parents and how we
will do it
Parent-School Compact – agreement between school, home and student to ensure success
Title I Parent Involvement Requirements
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Parent Involvement Funds
1% of the school’s total Title I allocation must be set aside for activities that support the involvement of parents of children who are Title I eligible. These parents must be substantively involved in decision-making regarding the use of these funds.
Schools must follow these recommendations to the extent that they are allowable and feasible
Parent Survey – complete the survey found in your packet so that YOU can choose what materials and programs will be available to you and your children
Hours of Operation Monday/Wednesday/Friday
8am - 2pmTuesday/Thursday
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Parent Involvement Policy (PIP)
The PIP is developed by the Principal in consultation with the parents and students
The PIP must be distributed to all parents
The district policy will be up for vote soon. You can find a copy in the FRC.
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The school policy must specify:
How parents will be included in the development of school-level parent involvement activities funded through Title I
How parents will be involved in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of school-level programs funded through Title I
Parent Involvement Policy (PIP)
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School-Parent Compact
Is a written agreement developed jointly by school, parents/caregivers and students.
Outlines how parents, entire school staff, and students will share responsibility for improved student academic achievement
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Levels of Participation and Leadership:
School – Variety of ways to volunteer in service and/or leadership roles at LMMS
District – Parent Advisory Committee for the district
Parent Institute – a class run by the district to educate parents as leaders
Levels of Parent Leadership
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Parent Leadership – School Level
LMMS hosts a Family Engagement Action Team (FEAT) which serves as the consultative body for parents to engage in meaningful discussion of issues related to the school’s Title I programs.
Any parent/caregiver may volunteer to be a member of the FEAT
Please visit the FRC today for more information on this and other volunteer opportunities at LMMS
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Parent CoordinatorKimberly DeRose
Is knowledgeable on Title I Parent Involvement issues, requirements and opportunities
Shares information with parents about Title I Encourages partnerships with parents and community
to support student achievement Supports Title I FEAT and Title I related parent
activities/events. Provides Outreach to connect families through Title I
meetings and parent involvement activities.
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Little Mill Middle SchoolTitle I Parent Involvement Resource
Center Room 2203
Open until 1pm today
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