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Understanding Title 1 and How It Will Benefit My Child

Understanding Title 1 and How It Will Benefit My Child. Haymon-Morris Middle School August 25 , 2009. Title 1. What Parents Need to Know. What is Title I?. Title I is a program that provides funds from the federal government to improve student learning. No Child Left Behind.

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Understanding Title 1 and How It Will Benefit My Child

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  1. Understanding Title 1 and How It Will Benefit My Child Haymon-Morris Middle School August 25, 2009

  2. Title 1 What Parents Need to Know

  3. What is Title I? Title I is a program that provides funds from the federal government to improve student learning.

  4. No Child Left Behind No Child Left Behind is a federal education law that was passed in 2001. NCLB requires states to determine academic standards for all K-12 students and for every public school to demonstrate academic achievement in order to receive federal funds. Title I is one portion of NCLB.

  5. No Child Left Behind Each school and school district are measured by how well students are progressing toward and meeting standards. All students are required to make progress as measured by state tests (such as the CRCT in Georgia). A “report card” is published annually describing the progress of each school.

  6. Adequate Yearly Progress AYP is the phrase used to describe progress toward achieving academic standards. AYP is the minimum level of performance schools and districts must meet each year. Failure of any one group of students may result in a school or district not making AYP.

  7. HMMS & AYP • Haymon-Morris Middle School made AYP for the 2008-2009 school year.

  8. Accountability There are consequences for not making AYP. Depending on the number of consecutive years of not making AYP, a school or district can be identified as NI (Needs Improvement), corrective action, or restructuring.

  9. School Choice and Supplemental Educational Services Any child attending a Title I school that has not made AYP for two or more consecutive years may receive additional academic help, such as after-school tutoring, at no charge. Children attending a Title I school that has not made AYP for three or more consecutive years must be offered the opportunity to transfer to another school in the district.

  10. Accountability None of Barrow County’s schools are in “Needs Improvement” status.

  11. Teacher Qualifications All teachers and parapros in Title I schools must meet requirements to be “highly qualified.” Parents of students in Title I schools have the right to know the professional qualifications of staff working with their child.

  12. Teachers/Parapros at HMMS • Presently, all teachers and parapros working at Haymon-Morris are certified and highly qualified under NCLB guidelines.

  13. Why does our school receive Title I funding? Schools in which 35% or more of students are from low-income families may receive Title I funding.

  14. Targeted Assistance Our school will operate as a Title I Targeted Assistance School this year. This means that certain students are selected to receive additional support based upon their academic need.

  15. Barrow County Middle Schools Multiple Selection Criteria • 13 categories were created to determine Title 1 students at the middle school level. • A student could have up to 21 points from the 13 categories. • Categories: • African-American Males : 1 point • Migrant: 1 point • MVP: 1 point • Free/Reduced Lunch: 1 point • Attendance • 10 or more absences: 2 points • 5-9 absences: 1 point

  16. Barrow County Middle Schools Multiple Selection Criteria • Academic Categories • CRCT Reading and Math (2009) • 789 or less: 2 points • 790-810: 1 point • ITBS Reading and Math (5th grade) • NPR 20% or less: 2 points • NPR 21 % - 30%: 1 point • Teacher Recommendation • Needs Additional Assistance: 2 points • May benefit from additional assistance: 1 point

  17. Barrow County Middle Schools Multiple Selection Criteria • Academic Categories continued… • English Language Learner: 2 points • English Language Learner Monitored: 1 point • Special Education Services: 1 point

  18. Parent Involvement Thirty years of research has shown that students whose parents are involved have: higher achievement in reading better attendance positive attitude toward school better behavior higher test scores higher graduation rates

  19. Each Title I school must develop a written policy describing how the school will support the important role of parents in their child’s learning. Parent Involvement Policy & Plan

  20. Compact Title I schools must have a written statement, signed by all parties, listing specific duties of school staff, parents, and students. The compact tells parents what you can do to support your child’s academic progress.

  21. What is HMMS doing to support Title 1 Students? • Title 1 Reading & Math Applications Classes • Title 1 Extended Learning Time classes • Math Parapro and Math Coach • Educating Teachers on Title 1

  22. Complaint Procedure Anyone who believes that a school is in violation of any part of the No Child Left Behind law may notify: Georgia Department of Education Office of Legal Services 205 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE Atlanta, GA 30334 www.doe.k12.ga.us/title_complaint.aspx

  23. Questions?

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