Desert Sky Middle School Information about Title 1 Requirements - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Desert Sky Middle School

� Information about Title 1 � Requirements of Title 1 � Goals of Title 1 � Rights of parents to be involved Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Desert Sky is a Title 1 school � Qualifying as a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. It is a school-wide program meaning ALL students benefit. Title 1 funds are used to… � Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards. � Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies � Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities � Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Determined by % of families receiving free/reduced lunch rates � Conduct a Comprehensive Needs Assessment (conferences) � Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies to address those prioritized needs (CIP plan) � Implement a comprehensive reform model � Create a comprehensive plan focusing on successful academic achievement for ALL students (CIP plan) � Conduct an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the School-wide Program (end of year evaluation) Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Increase academic achievement � Provide direct instructional support to students � Provide professional development for teachers � Promote parent education and involvement Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Arizona College and Career Ready Standards � Title I requires… � Research based assessment systems including the use of data based decision making � High quality professional development � Use of research-based instructional strategies to ensure the academic achievement of all children Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

STUDENT PROGRESS ASSESSMENTS UPDATES � Progress Reports � District Formative Assessments ~ Math, � Report Cards (every 9 Social Studies, Science weeks) and Reading � Parent Conferences (Oct. � AzMERIT (3 rd -8 th & & February) 10thGrade) � Powerschools (online all � AZELLA (Kinder-12 th the time) Grade for EL students) � Testing Reports � Common Content Area (AzMERIT and AIMS Assessments Science) Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� All Desert Sky Middle School teachers are considered Highly Qualified Teachers � 100% bachelors � 33% masters � 1 staff member has earned a doctorate � If a teacher does not meet the Highly Qualified NCLB’s requirements, parents will be notified with a letter Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Our Title 1 budget is utilized to recruit, hire, and retain interventionists in math and reading � Paraprofessional support in math � Instructional coach � Parent liaison in office Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� To better support and inspire your learners, our teachers have received trainings in the following areas… � Top 20 Social and Emotional program to develop the whole child � Creating common assessments � Establishing and reviewing essential learnings Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Decades of research show that when parents are involved students have: � Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates � Better school attendance � Increased motivation, better self-esteem � Lower rates of suspension � Decreased use of drugs and alcohol � Fewer instances of violent behavior Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

The CIP is your school’s Continuous Improvement Plan and includes: � A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data � Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students � Professional Development Needs � Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget � The School’s Parental Involvement Plan You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan. Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Title 1 mandates that 1% of Title 1 funding is set aside for parental involvement. Our goal is to partner with you to ensure the success of your learners. Examples of parent involvement in the past year have included… � Rising Star recognition � Volunteers (classroom, office, and assembly support) � Assemblies � Parent nights � Parenting classes offered by school counselors � Each Title I school has a parent involvement policy and parent/school compact � These documents outline the rights of parents to be involved and how parents will receive communication from the school � These are available on our DSMS Title I web page Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� You, as Title I Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers � The “Right to Review Qualifications” notice in on school and district websites � Please visit your school’s front office if you would like to make this request Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Please visit school websites to see upcoming parent events at your children’s schools. http://desertsky.dvusd.org Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Arizona Department of Education http://www.ade.az.gov � ADE Title I Unit http://www.ade.az.gov/asd/Title1/ � Visit your school website to get specific Title I information pertaining to your school. Thank you, and we look forward to working with you this year to achieve success for your child. Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16