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The Implementation of a Targeted Assistance Program. Georgia Department of Education Title I Conference, 2013. Presenters. Andrew McGee DeKalb County School System Tucker Middle School [email protected] 678-939-9279 Anthony Threat Georgia Department of Education - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Georgia Department of Education Title I Conference, 2013
PresentersPresentersAndrew McGee
DeKalb County School SystemTucker Middle School
Anthony ThreatGeorgia Department of Education Title I Education Program Specialist
[email protected](706)615-0367
Purpose of Targeted Purpose of Targeted Assistance Assistance
Use Title I funds to assist identified students Ensure Title I planning is incorporated into
existing school planning Use effective instructional strategies based
on Scientifically Based Research Coordinate and support the regular
education program Provide instruction by highly qualified
teachers Provide professional development Provide strategies to increase parental
involvement
Title I funds may be used to employ staff Title I funds may be used to employ staff who serve only those students who have who serve only those students who have been identified with multiple measures been identified with multiple measures as eligible for Title I. as eligible for Title I.
Records must be maintained Records must be maintained documenting that Title I funds are documenting that Title I funds are spent on activities and services for spent on activities and services for only eligible and participating only eligible and participating studentsstudents
Developing and Implementing Developing and Implementing Targeted Assistance PlanTargeted Assistance Plan
H Q Staff
Eligibility
InstructionalStrategies
TA 8 Components
Selection Criteria
Developing and Implementing Developing and Implementing Targeted Assistance PlanTargeted Assistance Plan
Annual Assessment
Reviewing the progress
Coordination of Title I Resources
Parental Involvement
TA 8 Components
Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Implementation
Budget Developing
Planning
Professional DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentAll staff in a targeted assistance school may participate in professional development activities paid for with Title I funds provided such participation will result in a school being better able to address the needs of its Title I students. The only limitation, on this Title I paid professional development, is that such activity may not include staff who do not serve Title I students at some point during the school day.
EligibilityEligibility Students who are identified by the school
as failing, or most at risk of failing, to meet the state’s performance standards
Students who are economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities, and limited English proficient (LEP) students are eligible for services on the same basis as all students, even though they may receive Special Education
EligibilityEligibility Children from preschool through grade
2 shall be selected solely on the basis of such criteria as teacher judgment, interviews with parents, and developmentally appropriate measures.
(A) In general, children who are economically disadvantaged, children with disabilities, migrant children or limited English children, are eligible for services…on the same basis as other children
EligibilityEligibility
(B) Head Start, Even Start, or Early Reading First, – if served at any time in the previous 2 years (includes Title I preschool).
(C) Education of Migratory Children if served at any time in the previous 2 years.
EligibilityEligibility
(D) Neglected or Delinquent Children – if in a local institution or attending a community day program for such children.
(E) Homeless Children – If homeless and attending any school served by the LEA.
TA SchoolTA School
The targeted assistance school makes the determination based on
multiple, educationally related, objective criteria, and assessments.
The school targets its services on specific, identified children using
a rank order list of student needs and those served.
Title I FundsTitle I Funds(Budget)(Budget)
Used for identified/served TA students
Must be supplemental to what the student would have otherwise received in the regular classroom
Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Analyze Data
Planning
Selection Process
Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Establish TA Planning Team Parents of Title I students must be
included in the developing of your TA plan
High Schools include students Regular meeting dates with
Agendas
PlanningPlanningTeam meetings
Staff work sessions/meetings
Parent meetings
Parent sign-in log
Selection Process-CriteriaSelection Process-Criteria
Multiple criteria
Educationally related
Teacher recommendations (Prek- 2)
Interviews with parents (Prek-2)
Student Selection Process:Student Selection Process:
Scoring process
Rank order lists
Waiting list if applicable
Planning Process Using DataPlanning Process Using Data
Analyze data - annually Identify areas of strengths, growth
and improvement Quantitative: Student achievement
(state, local, summative and formative), attendance, graduation rates, demographic trends
Qualitative: Surveys, interviews, observation
Data AnalysisData Analysis
Program ModelProgram Model
DevelopmentDevelopment
Scientific Research Strategies
Written Selection Plan
Selection Process
Needs Assessment is an Needs Assessment is an ongoing processongoing process
Implementation
Evaluation Action Plan
Needs Assessment
Revisions
SMART GOALSSMART GOALSBased on the school’s comprehensive needs assessmentAligned to the action plan sectionThe school will identify the specific needs (Reading and Math)
SMART GOALSSMART GOALSSchool identifies interventions using scientifically based researchBegins with a verb (implement, utilize, provides, etc.)
StrategiesStrategiesInstructional Strategies and Models
• In Class‾Small Group Instruction‾Guided Reading‾Teacher Collaboration
• Extended learning‾Before school/after school/summer school
• Pull-out‾Reading Recovery‾Other Individual Models
Scientific Research BasedScientific Research Based
Use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based researchIncrease the amount and quality of learning timeStrengthen the core academics Include strategies for meeting the needs of historically underserved populations
MonitoringMonitoringCommunication/Documentation • Email• Memos• Meeting Agendas• Sign-in Sheets• Checklist with comments and dates
• Phone Log with dates
MonitoringMonitoring
Technical Assistance Schools:
Dates of meetingsTopic of assistanceWho provided assistanceSign-in sheetsChecklist with comments
Documentation for parent Documentation for parent meetingsmeetings
Announcement of meetings: Flyers, Email and etc….
Sign-in sheets with dates
Minutes of the meetings
Parent and Family Parent and Family InvolvementInvolvement
Describe the key strategies planned to increase parental involvement designed to improve student learning
Describe the process used to develop and implement the Parent Compact
Describe process used to meet with parents of students who have not met academic standards
Attach a copy of school/parent compact in relevant languages
ResourcesResources
Georgia School Standards Implementation Resource Guide
http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/tss_school.aspx
The Implementation Resource (IR) is a collection of best practices that aid in the effective implementation of the Georgia School Standards. This document was created to support schools in their continuous improvement efforts. The IR is a companion tool to the Georgia School Standards (GSS) and the Georgia Assessment of Performance on School Standards (GAPSS).
Scientifically Based ResearchGeorgia DOE Sources
Georgia School Standards (GSS) Implementation Resource◦ Menu of Interventions◦ Aligned with GAPSS Analysis◦ Constantly updated online
Graduation Counts (Grades 6-12)◦ Planning guide for middle and high schools◦ Ensures vertical articulation