Title 1 Parent InformationAll About Title I:BudgetParent’s Right to KnowSchool Parent Involvement Plan (PIP)/ District Parent Involvement Plan (PIP)CompactStandards and TestingParental Involvement

What is Title I?

Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools.

The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for every child. Its purpose is to address the academic needs of students and to assist them in meeting their state’s academic standards.

The program serves millions of children in public elementary and secondary schools each year including eligible students in private schools.

How Title I WorksThe federal government provides funding to states each year for the Title I program.The Florida Department of Education sends the money to our district, Pinellas County Schools.

The school district identifies eligible schools and distributes the Title I funds to the school.

Azalea Middle School implements a school-wide program, all students benefit from the supplemental services provided by Title I. Every parent is a Title I parent.  

Title I Programs Provide Supplemental Support

Smaller classesAdditional teachers and paraprofessionals;Additional training for school staffExtra time for instruction (Before and/or

after school programs);Parental Involvement ActivitiesA variety of supplemental teaching

materials and/or equipment

Title I BudgetAzalea Middle School is provided $ $528,935 to pay

for services and programs for our students. The Title I Parent Involvement budget is $4,500

We use our Title I funds to pay for the following:

Personnel: Social worker, Technology Specialist, additional teachers, Multi Tiered System of Student Support Coach

Technology: Computers, SMART Response system, SMART Boards

Classroom Supplies: Supporting school-wide processes, textbooks, project based learning

Title I BudgetParents can assist in deciding how to use

Title I funds…you have the right to be involved. All Title I schools must maintain documentation that demonstrates parent input into their budgets and plans.

Every school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) composed of parents, teachers, other staff members, Principal and students (at Middle and High School)

Input from the Principal, School Advisory Council, parents, and the school’s staff determines how to allocate or use Title I funds.

Parent’s Right to KnowAs a Title I parent you have the right to be involved in the development of the following plans and documents for our school:School Improvement Plan (SIP) Compact Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) for the school and district Request and attend meetings to express your opinions and to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of your children,Please review these documents and attend meetings or complete surveys to share your input…we need and want you to be involved.

Parent’s Right to Know

Be provided information on your child’s level of achievement on assessments in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, and Science

Request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher and paraprofessionals that are working with your child

Principal’s attestationsBe informed if your child is taught by a non-highly

qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks.

School Classification

Azalea Middle is one of five “priority” middle schools in Pinellas County

The school grade for 2014-2015 was a DThis grade is based 100 percent on our

student’s performance on FCAT

Educational Standards

Florida’s academic content standards establish high expectations for all students.

Florida Core Standards identify what your child needs to know and be able to do in all content areas. You may read more information by visiting, www.fldoe.org.

Your child’s teacher will be able to explain the standards for your child’s grade level.

School’s CurriculumFlorida Core Standards form the

framework of everything taught at school. Curriculum

Reading: Read 180, Achieve 3000 and DaybookMath: Think It Through Math and Carnegie

Learning,Core subjects are supported by district pacing

calendars: Mathematics ELA Science Social Studies

Measuring Student SuccessFAIR-FS: Students scoring a L1/L2 in reading on the FCATWhen: September, December, March Write Score: All studentsWhen: September and JanuarySRI Lexile: All studentsWhen: September, January and MayMath, Science and SS Common Assessments: All studentsWhen: October, December, March and May

Florida Standards Assessments (FSA)

Information concerning the assessment schedule may be found at

http://info.fldoe.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-7047/dps-2014-81a.pdf

FSA ELA Writing: March FSA Math and Reading: April - May

Florida End of Course (EOC)Assessments(Algebra, Civics, Geometry)

April -May

Working together! Title I law requires that all Title I schools and families work together. How we work together is listed in our:

School Level Parental Involvement Plan (PIP) Parent-School Compact School Improvement Plan (SIP)Parents can also read the District’s Parent

Involvement Plan (LEA PIP) at www.pcsb.org under Title I, a copy is at our Title I Parent Station

Parent-School Compact

Every Title I School has a Compact. It is an agreement between the parent, student, and school to encourage the highest student achievement

Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) Requirements

Involve parents in a meaningful way in the development, implementation, and review of the parental involvement programs.

Parents comprise over 50% of the School Advisory Council. Each spring School Advisory Council reviews the PIP

and recommends changes for the following year SAC meets five times per year on Tuesdays at 5:00

Parent/Principal Roundtable discussions scheduled once each semester

Contact Principal’s Secretary for more information

Convene a Title I annual meeting to inform parents about Title I requirements and their rights to be involved in the Title I program.

Offer meetings at flexible times to maximize participation

Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

Provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs.

Weekly School Messenger calls and emails

Flyers sent home with studentsStudent agendasFront office Title I Parent StationSigns in car-line

What works for you? Let us know how we can assist you

Parent Involvement Policy Requirements

Assists parents in understanding academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children.

Provides materials and training to help Title I parents work with their children to improve their children's achievement

Three Title 1 Parent Knights November January May

Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

Support our school and your child’s education…we need you!

Share a love of learningRead to your childAsk your child to read to

youLimit TV timeVisit the Title I Family

Resource LibraryReview the Compact

throughout the yearKeep Portal info up to

dateVolunteer

Show interest in your child’s school day

Ask her/him questionsCheck homeworkPraise their efforts Encourage good study habits Communicate with the

teachers and other staffAttend

workshops/conferencesParticipate in giving your

input for our SIP, PIP, and budget

Title I Parent StationOur school’s Title I Parent Station is located in the front office.

You will find a copy of our School’s PIP, the School District’s PIP, Parent’s Right to Know Memo, Upcoming Events, Compact, and any flyers pertaining to upcoming Title I events.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)The District has a Parent Involvement Plan (LEA PIP).The Parent Advisory Council is responsible for reviewing and revising it. PAC meets with the District’s Title I Family Education Specialist.

PAC meets twice a year, if you are interested in representing our school please let me know.

Title I Family LibraryAll Title I families may visit the Title I Library located at2499 25th Street South St. Petersburg, FLA great place to check out books and games… you don ’t need a library card and no there are no late fees.Each time your child visits the library they will receive a FREE BOOK! We’re openMonday & Thursday 8:30- 6:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-3:30For more information you may contact 727-893-2988 ext. 2007