Georgia Department of Education Title I Conference, 2013

PresentersPresentersAndrew McGee

DeKalb County School SystemTucker Middle School

McGee.Andrew1@gmail.com678-939-9279

Anthony ThreatGeorgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist

AThreat@doe.k12.ga.us(706)615-0367

Purpose of Targeted Purpose of Targeted Assistance Assistance

Use Title I funds to assist identified students Ensure Title I planning is incorporated into

existing school planning Use effective instructional strategies based

on Scientifically Based Research Coordinate and support the regular

education program Provide instruction by highly qualified

teachers Provide professional development Provide strategies to increase parental

involvement

Title I funds may be used to employ staff Title I funds may be used to employ staff who serve only those students who have who serve only those students who have been identified with multiple measures been identified with multiple measures as eligible for Title I. as eligible for Title I.

Records must be maintained Records must be maintained documenting that Title I funds are documenting that Title I funds are spent on activities and services for spent on activities and services for only eligible and participating only eligible and participating studentsstudents

Developing and Implementing Developing and Implementing Targeted Assistance PlanTargeted Assistance Plan

H Q Staff

Eligibility

InstructionalStrategies

TA 8 Components

Selection Criteria

Developing and Implementing Developing and Implementing Targeted Assistance PlanTargeted Assistance Plan

Annual Assessment

Reviewing the progress

Coordination of Title I Resources

Parental Involvement

TA 8 Components

Planning ProcessPlanning Process

Implementation

Budget Developing

Planning

Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentAll staff in a targeted assistance school may participate in professional development activities paid for with Title I funds provided such participation will result in a school being better able to address the needs of its Title I students. The only limitation, on this Title I paid professional development, is that such activity may not include staff who do not serve Title I students at some point during the school day.

EligibilityEligibility Students who are identified by the school

as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the state’s performance standards

Students who are economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, and limited English proficient (LEP) students are eligible for services on the same basis as all students, even though they may receive Special Education

EligibilityEligibility Children from preschool through grade

2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures.

(A) In general, children who are economically disadvantaged, children with disabilities, migrant children or limited English children, are eligible for services…on the same basis as other children

EligibilityEligibility

(B) Head Start, Even Start, or Early Reading First, – if served at any time in the previous 2 years (includes Title I preschool).

(C) Education of Migratory Children if served at any time in the previous 2 years.

EligibilityEligibility

(D) Neglected or Delinquent Children – if in a local institution or attending a community day program for such children.

(E) Homeless Children – If homeless and attending any school served by the LEA.

TA SchoolTA School

The targeted assistance school makes the determination based on

multiple, educationally related, objective criteria, and assessments.

The school targets its services on specific, identified children using

a rank order list of student needs and those served.

Title I FundsTitle I Funds(Budget)(Budget)

Used for identified/served TA students

Must be supplemental to what the student would have otherwise received in the regular classroom

Planning ProcessPlanning Process

Analyze Data

Planning

Selection Process

Planning ProcessPlanning Process

Establish TA Planning Team Parents of Title I students must be

included in the developing of your TA plan

High Schools include students Regular meeting dates with

Agendas

PlanningPlanningTeam meetings

Staff work sessions/meetings

Parent meetings

Parent sign-in log

Selection Process-CriteriaSelection Process-Criteria

Multiple criteria

Educationally related

Teacher recommendations (Prek- 2)

Interviews with parents (Prek-2)

Student Selection Process:Student Selection Process:

Scoring process

Rank order lists

Waiting list if applicable

Planning Process Using DataPlanning Process Using Data

Analyze data - annually Identify areas of strengths, growth

and improvement Quantitative: Student achievement

(state, local, summative and formative), attendance, graduation rates, demographic trends

Qualitative: Surveys, interviews, observation

Data AnalysisData Analysis

Program ModelProgram Model

DevelopmentDevelopment

Scientific Research Strategies

Written Selection Plan

Selection Process

Needs Assessment is an Needs Assessment is an ongoing processongoing process

Implementation

Evaluation Action Plan

Needs Assessment

Revisions

SMART GOALSSMART GOALSBased on the school’s comprehensive needs assessmentAligned to the action plan sectionThe school will identify the specific needs (Reading and Math)

SMART GOALSSMART GOALSSchool identifies interventions using scientifically based researchBegins with a verb (implement, utilize, provides, etc.)

StrategiesStrategiesInstructional Strategies and Models

• In Class‾Small Group Instruction‾Guided Reading‾Teacher Collaboration

• Extended learning‾Before school/after school/summer school

• Pull-out‾Reading Recovery‾Other Individual Models

Scientific Research BasedScientific Research Based

Use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based researchIncrease the amount and quality of learning timeStrengthen the core academics Include strategies for meeting the needs of historically underserved populations

MonitoringMonitoringCommunication/Documentation • Email• Memos• Meeting Agendas• Sign-in Sheets• Checklist with comments and dates

• Phone Log with dates

MonitoringMonitoring

Technical Assistance Schools:

Dates of meetingsTopic of assistanceWho provided assistanceSign-in sheetsChecklist with comments

Documentation for parent Documentation for parent meetingsmeetings

Announcement of meetings: Flyers, Email and etc….

Sign-in sheets with dates

Minutes of the meetings

Parent and Family Parent and Family InvolvementInvolvement

Describe the key strategies planned to increase parental involvement designed to improve student learning

Describe the process used to develop and implement the Parent Compact

Describe process used to meet with parents of students who have not met academic standards

Attach a copy of school/parent compact in relevant languages

ResourcesResources

Georgia School Standards Implementation Resource Guide

http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/tss_school.aspx

The Implementation Resource (IR) is a collection of best practices that aid in the effective implementation of the Georgia School Standards. This document was created to support schools in their continuous improvement efforts. The IR is a companion tool to the Georgia School Standards (GSS) and the Georgia Assessment of Performance on School Standards (GAPSS).

Scientifically Based ResearchGeorgia DOE Sources

Georgia School Standards (GSS) Implementation Resource◦ Menu of Interventions◦ Aligned with GAPSS Analysis◦ Constantly updated online

Graduation Counts (Grades 6-12)◦ Planning guide for middle and high schools◦ Ensures vertical articulation