Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary Annual Title I Parent Meeting September 9, 2014 Can’t Beat That Husky P ositive Attitude R espect for All I ntegrity.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary

Annual Title I Parent MeetingSeptember 9, 2014

Can’t Beat That Husky

Positive Attitude

Respect for All

Integrity

Do the Right Thing

Effort towards Learning

MissionThe Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Elementary is to provide quality instruction and rigorous learning experiences that empower students to achieve academic

success and compete in a global society.

VisionThe vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary is to exceed standards daily by preparing students to become critical thinkers and life-long learners.

What does it mean to be a Title I School?

Being a Title I school means receivingfederal funding (Title I dollars) tosupplement the school’s existingprograms.

How Does Our School Receive Title 1 Funds?

Schools receive Title 1 funding based onthe percentage of students receiving freeand reduced lunch.

How Does Title 1 Funding Help Your Child Learn?

• The student selection process is based off of Dibels and CRCT scores.

• Students served under Title I do not qualify for EIP, DES, and/or ELL services.

Title 1 Fund for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary has been awarded $338,250 in Title I funds for this school year

How are Title 1 Funds Spent to Help Your Child Academically?

Small Group Instruction Title 1 Teacher After School & Saturday Tutoring

Programs Instructional Materials Instructional Technology

Laptops Ipods Smart Tables

How does Title 1 benefit parents?

$3,382.50 of Title I funds are allocated for Parental Involvement

Parent Compact Parent Involvement Plan Parental Involvement Activities Parental Resources (computers,

scanner, books, work at home packets, etc.)

Parent Seminars/Workshops Parent Liaison Parent Center

How will Parents have input on how the money is spent?

• Completing and returning the 1% Budget Survey

• Attend Title 1 Budget Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10:00 am or Wednesday Sept. 24 at 3:00 pm

• Email Mr. Henry at [email protected]

School Improvement Plan: CCRPI

(CCRPI) College and Career Readiness Performance Index• Helps tell parents and the public how schools

are performing in a more comprehensive manner than the pass/fail system previously in place under AYP.

• Three Major Areas:1. Achievement (70 points)2. Progress (15 points)3. Achievement Gap (15 points)

• In addition, schools can receive “Challenge Points” to add to their score (up to 10 points)

• Our score from last year was 59.6

Parental Rights

Parent Right to Know LetterInforms parents of their right to request

information regarding teacher and paraprofessional qualifications

Highly Qualified TeachersParents will be notified if their child’s teacher is not highly qualified (Typically in a long-term sub case)

Parental Rights

Parent NoticeParents will receive annual notice of school’s

CCRPI (College and Career Readiness Performance Index

(Priority, Focus, Alert, or Reward))Parental Involvement Policy

Outline of various parental and student focused tools activities in which parents and the school

work together to maximize student achievement

How can you help your child learn?

School-Parent Compact This document outlines how the parents, the School

staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improving academic achievement. (Grade level specific)Six Types of Parental Involvement

1. Parenting2. Communicating3. Volunteering4. Learning at Home5. Decision Making6. Collaborating with the Community

Parent Advisory CommitteeWe value your feedback and opinions in

order to continue to raise our students’ academic achievement level at King Elementary. If interested in being a part of this committee please see Mr. Henry to sign up.

Parent Academy

A series of 8 total classes offered throughout the school year to assist parents in making a connection with their student between home and school.• One Module per month offered three different times within

the month (only have to attend one per month)• Parents that attend at least 6 out of 8 classes will be

recognized in a County-wide celebration at the PAC on April 25, 2015Modules Month Delivery Dates

I. CCPS 101 Partnering with your School/District September

9/4/14 - 10:00 am9/16/14 – 6:00 pm9/24/14 – 10:00 am

I. Everyday Tools to Assist your child with Math

October

10/7/14 – 10:00 am10/16/14 – 6:00 pm10/29/14 – 10:00 am

I. How to help your child with Homework without stressing out? No Stress, Homework Help for your Child!

November

 11/5/14 – 10:00 am11/11/14 – 6:00 pm11/17/14 – 10:00 am

When schools, families, and communitygroups work together to support learning,children tend to do better in school, stay inschool longer, and like school more.

Henderson and Mapp, 2002

Questions/Comments/Concerns

Upcoming Dates for Title I MeetingsTitle 1 Budget: 9/16 10:00 am and 9/24 3:00 pmParent Involvement Policy: 9/16 9:00 am and 9/24 4:00 pm Parent Compact: 9/24 9:00 am and 9/24 4:30 pm