Title I

Contact Us:

Mrs. Carly McPherson

Ann LeTort Elementary School Principal & Federal Programs Coordinator 717-872-9530 ext. 3030 carly.mcpherson@pennmanor.net

Mrs. Michele Transue

Central Manor Elementary School Assistant Principal & Title I Coordinator 717-872-1407 ext. 3224 michele.transue@pennmanor.net

Ms. Heather Hufford

Mrs. Danielle Kreider x3730

Mrs. Kathy Rowley x3742

Ms. Tracy Stevens

Ms. Jen Sieger

Table of Contents

Overview of Title I ............................................................................................ 1

Ways to Get Involved ....................................................................................... 2

Parent Workshops ........................................................................................... 3

Universal Assessments ................................................................................... 4

What Do These Acronyms Mean? ............................................................... 5

Did you know?

Many of our Penn Manor Elementary

schools have a Parent Resource Center

with books and information that you

may borrow to help with specific

questions or concerns that you may

have.

Please ask your Title I teacher or school counselor to help you

locate this invaluable resource.

o Classroom Diagnostic Test –

Reading & Math

o Online Assessment “designed to provide

diagnostic information to guide instruction

in order to support intervention and

enrichment.”

o http://www.education.pa.gov/K-

12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability

/Pages/Classroom-Diagnostic-

Tools.aspx#tab-1

The Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) is

a standardized reading test used to determine a

student's instructional level in reading. The DRA is

administered individually to students by teachers

and/or reading specialists. Students read a selection

(or selections) and then retell what they have read to

the examiner.

o Math Benchmark Tests

o Given 3-4 times a year to ensure student

growth in mathematics

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DIBELS authors: Ruth Kaminsky & Roland Good

o Dynamic Indicators of Basic

Early Literacy Skills

o Quick snapshot of proficiency

with pre-reading and reading

skills that predict success with

later reading comprehension

o Given: Fall, Winter, Spring

o https://dibels.uoregon.edu/

o Developmental Reading Assessment

o Provides a deeper look into oral reading proficiency and

comprehension

o Helps to determine student’s approximate reading level

o Given fall and winter/spring

o https://mypearsontraining.com/products/dra2

“The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is an annual assessment

administered in commonwealth classrooms in grades 3 through 8, and in

English Language Arts and Mathematics. Pennsylvania adopted more rigorous

PA Core Standards in late 2013 and the 2015 PSSA marks the first time the

assessment was fully-aligned to the standards. These new, more rigorous

standards aim to better prepare students for the 21st century work force.

Assessment scores represent a snapshot in time of student performance, and

should not be considered the sole indicator of student achievement.

Standardized assessments, like the PSSA, help Pennsylvania meet federal and

state requirements, as well as provide educators, stakeholders, and

policymakers with important information about the commonwealth’s students

and schools, and inform instructional practices.” --

http://www.education.pa.gov/Pages/PSSA-Information.aspx#tab-1

Overview of Title I

Federal Funds to provide programs to:

1. children who need additional

help with reading and/or math

2. support parent involvement in

our schools

Referrals are based upon performance on

school-wide testing:

Reading: DIBELS, DRA, PSSA & CDT

Math: DIBELS math, PSSA, CDT &

Benchmark Assessments

Students who perform below proficiency

level are considered for Title I support.

Title I schools are required

to provide parents with:

Parent Policy – explains how the school

will involve parents

Parent-Teacher Compact – explains the

expectations for teachers, parents and

students in order to ensure academic

success

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Ways to Get Involved

“Thank you for the "Write & Wipe" mini board, marker, and Crazy A's game... She LOVES writing on the little board and is carrying it around with her, including in the car. She's very into the Crazy A's game, too. She likes dealing the cards. She is very enthusiastic when she plays. Thanks again” -- CM Title I Parent

o District Title I Ice Cream Social in the fall

o School Title I Teams throughout the school year

o Join with parents from each of our elementary

schools to learn about Title I and provide feedback

o Call or email for information

o See contact information on back

o November conferences are available for all parents

o Additional winter conference is available for Title I

parents

o Title I Teachers

o Classroom Teachers

o Principal

o We are a TEAM and could use help from those who

are at home

cutting out lamination for classroom

teachers

preparing materials, especially for games

o https://blogs.pennmanor.net/AST/

Parent Workshops are FUN— and not just for parents…

they are for the WHOLE FAMILY! … and ALWAYS involve FOOD!

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