Parent Night August 26, 2014 WELCOME to Kelly Edwards Elementary Where Dreams Begin Proud to be a Title I School

Parent Night August 26, 2014

WELCOME toKelly Edwards Elementary

Where Dreams Begin

Proud to be a Title I School

Kelly Edwards

Elementary SchoolWhere

Dreams BeginProud to be a Title I School

Get Involved!

• Learn more about the school, curriculum, special programs, Title I and your rights and responsibilities.

• Teach your child in ways that will add to what the teacher is doing.

• Know your rights because knowledge is power.

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Get Involved!

• Participate and support your child academically at school and at home.

• Make decisions about your child’s education and academic program.

• Keep in contact with your child’s teacher through telephone, email, or face-to-face conversations.

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Parent Involvement

Parent involvement is an important part of the Title I program in Williston School District 29. Parents of Title I students are encouraged to become involved in their child’s educational program.

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Regardless of family income or background, students with involved

parents are more likely to:

• Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs

• Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits

• Attend school regularly • Have better social skills, show

improved behavior, and adapt well to school

• Graduate and go on to postsecondary education A New Wave of Evidence, Southwest Educational Development Laboratory, 2002 -

http://www.nea.org/tools/17360.htm

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What is Title I?•Title I is a federal program that provides opportunities for children served to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenging state content standards.

•Title I resources are distributed to schools where needs are the greatest, in amounts sufficient to make a difference in the improvement of instruction.

•Title I provides greater decision making authority and flexibility within the schools and for teachers.

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What is the Purpose of Title I?The purpose of Title I is to provide extra help and instruction for students so that they can be successful. The goal is to enable Title I students to meet the state’s high content and performance standards that are set for all children.

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How do Schools and Students Qualify for Title I?

• Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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How does a Qualifying School Become a Schoolwide Program?

A needs assessment- School administrators, teachers and parents conduct a year-long study to see what is needed for all students to meet the state’s standards.

Planning- The schoolwide planning team decides which programs best meet the identified needs on the assessment.

Professional development- All school staff, teachers and administrators receive training in the programs used at their school.

As a parent, you have the right to request information about the qualifications of your child’s teacher.

Getting resources in place - These may include teachers, coordinators, materials, etc.

Yearly reviews- The schoolwide planning team meets to evaluate the plan. Changes may be made, based on the improvement in students’ skills.

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Who benefits

from Title I?

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All Students Benefit!

• Smartboards• LCD projectors• Ipads• Additional Teachers• Smaller class sizes • Technology training for

teachers• Professional development for

teachers

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All students benefit from the services that Title I provides!

District-Wide Activities2014 – 2015 School Year

• Title I Coordinator• Ongoing, high quality staff

development• Parent involvement activities• Supplies for homeless and

neglected children

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All students benefit from the services that Title I provides!

School-Wide Activities2014 – 2015 School Year

• Class Size Reduction• Computer Lab Instruction• Instructional Technology• Professional Development

for Teachers

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Parental Input• Brochure• Spring – Title I Planning

Meeting• Survey• Email

[email protected]• Like us on Facebook to keep

up-to-date• Most importantly – STAY

INVOLVED!

mailto:[email protected]

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School Theme

Where

Dreams

Begin

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• Write a goal for yourself as a parent to help your child be successful this year.

“Set goals so

high you’ll

have to grow

into someone

you’re not!”

“Fail your way into

excellence!”

Parent Night August 26, 2014

WELCOME toKelly Edwards Elementary

Where Dreams Begin

Proud to be a Title I School

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Parent Night August 26, 2014 WELCOME to Kelly Edwards Elementary Where Dreams Begin Proud to be a Title I School