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TITLE I2009-10

What is the legal framework for Title I? Elementary and Secondary Education Act of

1965

No Child Left Behind Legislation of 2002

What is the purpose of Title I?To ensure that all children, particularly low-achieving children in the highest poverty

schools:

Have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education, and

Reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state assessments.

How do Title I funds find us in Birdville ISD?

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2009-2010 Title I Elementary Campuses

Birdville David E. SmithW.T. Francisco Jack C. BinionAllienne Mullendore RichlandSouth Birdville Grace HardemanHoliday Heights O.H. StoweWatauga John D. SpicerAcademy at West Birdville Foster VillageAcademy at Carrie F. Thomas

HaltomNorth RichlandRichland North Oaks Watauga

2009-2010 Title I Middle School Campuses

What do Title I funds mean to us at

Academy at West Birdville

Elementary?

Academy at West Birdville2009-10 Title I Allocation# Residing – April 2009 599 # Eligible for F/R Lunch 535 F/R Lunch Percentage 89.32%Per Pupil Allocation $530Campus Allocation $283,741

Academy at West Birdville2009-2010 Targets

Math Support ELA Support Professional LearningTutoringCommunity in Schools SupportParent Involvement

How can we use this $$$?Meet purpose of Title IMust be incorporated into campus planProvide instruction by highly qualified

teachers and paraprofessionalsProvide professional learning for

teachers, principals, paraprofessionals and parents

Coordinate with other programsSupplement, not supplant other effortsUse effective methods and strategies

How do we get started?Start with an analysis of student achievement data

Target the student group most in need of support

Explore the possibilities within budget guidelines

Involve parents and staff

How do we involve parents?Conduct annual Title I meetingOffer flexible number of meetingsInclude in planning and review of Title I

programProvide information in home language Provide information about qualifications of

staffDevelop a school parent compactDevelop a campus parent involvement policy

Are there strings?Increased documentation

requirementsProviding parents notice of “right to

know”Utilizing school-parent compact and

parent involvement policyHiring highly qualified staff,

including paraprofessionals.

How can I help?Get involved!Spread the good news!Stay focused on the targets for

improvement Participate in planning and evaluating

Title I effortsEncourage families to complete

free/reduced lunch forms