TITLE ICONSOLIDATED LEA

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT MEETING July 18, 2013

514 GloverMarietta, Georgia

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WHAT IS THE TITLE I PROGRAM?

Federally funded program which provides resources to schools, based on the poverty percent at that school.

The goal is to provide high-quality education for every child, so the program provides extra help to students who need it the most.

The Title I Program ‘supplements’ what the district is already providing to students.

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SCHOOL ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT PROGRESS—GEORGIA’S COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS INDEX (CCRPI) ESEA FLEXIBILITY WAVIER (REPLACES AYP)

Reading Language Arts Writing Mathematics Science Social Studies

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TITLE I BUDGETS

School Budgets Each Title I school has their own budget That is determined by

the Oct. FTE/Poverty Count times the Per Pupil Amount

An annual budget meeting is scheduled that includes the school team of the bookkeeper and principal

District Set Asides Flexible Learning

Programs Neglected &

Delinquent Private School Homeless Education

Program Parent Involvement Professional

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TITLE I PROGRAMSCCSD TITLE I OFFICE

Targeted Assistance Programs

& Schoolwide Programs

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ALL COMPONENTS OF A TARGETED ASSISTANCE OR A SCHOOLWIDE MUST BE ADDRESSED

8 Targeted Assistance Components18 Schoolwide Components

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SCHOOLWIDE PROGRAM COMPONENTS Required components as set forth in Section

1114of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 (ESEA)

The three core elements of a schoolwide program are 1) the comprehensive needs assessment, 2) the comprehensive schoolwide plan, and 3) the annual review.

A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school addresses all

academic areas and other factors that may affect achievement

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SCHOOLWIDE COMPONENTS CONTINUE…

1. Comprehensive Needs Assessment Participation of Individuals Instruments, Procedures, or Processes The Needs of Homeless, Neglected, and

Migrant Children Current Achievement Data Information about All Students Data, Conclusions Measurable Goals/Benchmarks

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2. Schoolwide Reform Strategies That Are Scientifically Researched

Schoolwide Reform Strategies That Provide Opportunities For All Children

3. Instruction by Highly Qualified Professional Staff

Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Teachers

4. Professional Development For Staff Include Teachers, Principals, Paraprofessionals,

and Other Staff Aligned Professional Development with the

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5. Strategies to Increase Parental Involvement

The Six Requirements to Build Parents’ Capacity (Handout)

LEA Parent Involvement Policy Review Each parent receives an input form to use as a guide for reviewing the

policy

 6. Plans for Assisting Preschool Children in the Transition From Early Childhood Programs and/or Students Entering Middle School or High School

 7. Measures to Include Teachers in the Decisions Regarding the Use of Assessment

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8. Coordination and Integration of Federal, State, and Local Services and Programs

List of State and Local Educational Agency Programs and Other Federal Programs that will be Included

Description of How Resources from Title I and Other Sources will be Used

Plan Developed in Coordination with Other Programs

9. Activities to Ensure that Students who Experience Difficulty Mastering Standards shall be Provided with Effective , Timely Assistance.

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10. Description of how Individual Student Assessment Results will be Provided to Parents11. Provisions for the Collection and Disaggregation of

data12. Provisions to Ensure the Disaggregated Assessment Results are Valid and Reliable13. Provisions for Public Reporting of Disaggregated

Data14. Plan Developed During a One-Year Period15. Plan Developed with the Involvement of the

Community to be Served16. Plan Available to the LEA, Parents, and the Public17. Plan Translated *An Interpreter is provided today 18. Plan is Subject to the School Improvement

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FLEXIBLE LEARNING PROGRAMS

Flexible Learning Programs are offered by Priority and Focus schools.

Flexible Learning Programs are locally developed programs designed to increase the academic achievement of specific students.

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Private Schools

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Students who normally would attend a Title I school but has enrolled at a private school may be eligible for Title I support.

The private school must first accept an invitation to work with the Title I Department to determine if funds are available for additional support.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

If funds are available, support typically includes: Tutoring for at risk students Parent involvement activities Professional development

opportunities

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS

There are currently 3 private schools in Cobb County they receive Title I Support:

St. Joseph’s St. Catherine’s Berean Junior Christian Academy

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Neglected and Delinquent Facilities

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NEGLECTED AND DELINQUENT FACILITIES Students that reside in neglected and

delinquent (N&D) facilities are eligible for Title I support.

Support for N&D students include: Tutoring: Tutoring generally occurs 3-4 times a

week at the N&D facility. Tutoring will include homework assistance, as well as previewing and reviewing instructional lessons taught during the school day. This tutoring should directly support what the student is learning daily.

Academic Materials: School supplies, access to technology

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N & D FACILITIES

There are currently six facilities that receive Title I funds. These facilities and their student enrollments constantly change as students leave or are enrolled at the facilities.

Facilities currently served: Calvary Another Chance Open Gate Haven Hearts Devereux The Ark

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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

Parental involvement is defined as the participation of parents in regular, two-way, meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities

The 1% reserved for parental involvement must be calculated on the basis of the LEA’s total Title I , Part A allocation.

Parents are included in the development of written parental involvement policies/plans

Title I Parent Action Team (T-PAT)

District Wide Parent Symposiums

Parents On Board Workshop

Annual School Parent Liaison Training

School Parent Resource Centers

Computers for Parent Use

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Coaches for Literacy

Coaches for Mathematics

Common Core Learning Camps

Summer Science/Math

READ 180 Program GIZMO / Science &

Math E- folio Writing FASTT Math Fraction Nation

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Constance Carter, Title I Supervisor Cobb County School District Title I

Office Rose Garden Education Center 1870 Teasley Drive Smyrna, GA 30080 770-437-5933

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