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E.M. Pease Middle School. Title One Parent Meeting October 7, 2013. What is Title One?. Federal program to support schools that serve large numbers of economically disadvantaged students. School-wide Program Goal: high quality standard of success for all students.
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E.M. Pease Middle School Title One Parent Meeting October 7, 2013
What is Title One? • Federal program to support schools that serve large numbers of economically disadvantaged students. • School-wide Program • Goal: high quality standard of success for all students.
What does Title One money fund here at Pease? • Additional Staff Members • Training for staff • Learning materials • Family activities • Tutors • Technology
AYP ~ Federal Accountability • 07-08 ~ MET • 08-09 ~ MET • 09-10 ~ Did NOT Meet [SE Math] • 10-11 ~ Did NOT Meet [SE Math] • 11-12 ~ MET [one of only FOUR middle schools] • 12-13 ~ We WILL Meet!!! That is our GOAL!
Parent Involvement When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more. Henderson and Mapp, 2002
Why is Parental Involvement so important? • Research shows that teamwork works! • Parents matter! Because of these reasons, a parent involvement program is required at all Title One schools.
How can you be involved & informed? • Parent Connection • Pease Website • Tweet Pease • Volunteer • Join our PTA • Become a WatchDog • Participate in our Student-Led Conferences and Family Fun Nights
Parents Make the Difference! • YOU are the biggest influence in your child’s life and education. • The difference between a good school and a GREAT school is the involvement of its parents.