Title I
Annual Information for Parents:
2015 - 2016
Hickory Grove Elementary
Welcome: Introductions
• Please make sure you have signed in and
have a nametag
• High-Fiving to the Music: Wildcats!!!!!
My name is ___________. My child’s name is
__________ and is in the _________ grade.
One reason I came to PTO is
____________________________________.
Title I Legislation
• The Elementary and Secondary Education Act
(ESEA) requires that each Title I School hold an
Annual Meeting for Title I parents for the
purpose of…
– Informing you of your school’s participation in
Title I
– Explaining the requirements of Title I
– Explaining your rights as parents to be
involved
Federal Programs Complaint Procedures
NCDPI Website Link to the Complaint Resolution Procedures:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/nclb/federal/complaint
COMPLAINT RESOLUTION PROCEDURES:As required by the Elementary and
Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Section 9304(a)(3)(C) of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (P.L. 107-110) requires: states adopt written procedures
for the receipt and resolution of complaints alleging violations of law in the administration
of the programs in P.L.107-110. North Carolina State Board of Education policy #EEO-E001 outlines the procedures to be followed in resolving complaints alleging
violations of requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as
amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.The State Board’s complaint resolution
policy can be viewed by going to the NCSBE Policy Manual Table of Contents at
http://sbepolicy.dpi.state.nc.us. Click on “EEO Series” to access the Effective and
Efficient Operations policies. Click on
“EEO-E” to access the federal programs policies. Click on policy “EEO-E-001” to view the
State Board’s policy on resolution of complaints for federal programs.
To learn more about the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as amended by the No
Child Left Behind Act of 2001, go to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s
website at:
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/nclb
or the U. S. Department of Education’s website at:
http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml.
What does it mean to be a
Title I School?
• Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I
dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These
dollars are used for…
– Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and
providing timely assistance to help student’s meet the State’s
challenging content standards.
– Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
– Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities
– Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers
• Being a Title I school also means encouraging parental involvement
and advocating for parents’ rights
• Currently our population of economically-disadvantaged students
makes up 87% of our population & all student qualify for free
breakfast & lunch
How is our school using this funding?
Total Budget: $409, 524.15
Personnel: $257, 024
-2 Reading Tutors
-1 Behavior Management Technician
-1 Classroom Teacher
-1 Family School Advocate
-2 Teacher Assistants (Support Math, hiring in October)
Summer Planning: $42,000
-3 days per classroom teacher for first quarter planning
-Instructional Leadership team for the month of July to prepare curriculum and provide professional
development for teachers
Mckinney-Vento: $3,300
Professional Development throughout the school year: $81,500
-Planning Days throughout the year
-Great Habits, Great Readers Professional Development
-LLI Consultants
Supplies and Materials: $14,100
-2nd Grade Word Study Program: $2,861
-Online Subscriptions for Students: $ 7,885
-Other items needed throughout the year: $3,307.54
Technology: $4,400
-Document Cameras for K-1
Parent Involvement: $7,200
-agendas, take home folders, consumable EOG prep books
Further Information Regarding Parent
Involvement Funds
• Any LEA with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by
law to set aside 1% of the Title I allocation for parental involvement
• Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved at the LEA level for system-wide
initiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining 95% must
be allocated to all Title I schools in the LEA. Each Title I school
receives its portion of the 95% to implement school-level parental
involvement
• Title I parents have the right to make decisions regarding how this
money is spent
• Our Title I Parent Involvement Allocation Plan is available on our
website: Focus on agendas, take home folders, consumable EOG
prep books
What is the CMS
Parental Involvement Policy?
• This plan addresses how the LEA will implement the
parental involvement requirements of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act. It includes…
– The LEA’s expectations for parents
– How the LEA will involve parents in decision-making
– How the LEA will work to build the schools’ and
parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement to
improve student academic achievement
• Title I parents have the right to be involved in the
development of this plan
• Please see our website for a copy of the district’s parental
involvement policy
What’s included in the School’s Parental
Involvement Plan?
• This plan addresses how the school will implement the parental
involvement requirements of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act (ESEA). Components include…
– How parents can be involved in decision-making and activities
– How parental involvement funds are being used
– How information and training will be provided to parents
– How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong
parental involvement
• Title I parents have the right to be involved in the development of the
school’s Parental Involvement Plan
• Please see our website for the HGES Parent Involvement Plan
What is the
School-Parent Compact?
• This compact was sent home the first week of school. Please sign
and return this compact as soon as possible.
• The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the
student, to share in the responsibility for improved academic
achievement
• Title I Parents have the right to be involved in the development of
the School-Parent Compact
CMS Code of Student Conduct
Please note that our school discipline policy is
aligned with the CMS Student Code of Conduct
• The Code of Conduct has been reviewed by
your child’s teacher with your child
• Copies of the Code of Conduct can be viewed
at:
http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/parents/resources/Page
s/HandbooksFormsandNotices.aspx
Highly-Qualified Status of
Teachers
Our school’s present status of Highly Qualified Teachers:
• 100% of teachers are deemed Highly Qualified with the exception of
one long-term substitute in the Exceptional Children Department, the
permanent teacher will return on 10/19/15.
• Parents will receive written notification from the school if/when the
teacher is not meeting ESEA’s requirements for Highly-Qualified
• Parents may also contact the school at any time to request this
information
Standards for Instruction
Common Core Standards are Utilized for K-5 Literacy and Math Instruction
• On June 2, 2010, North Carolina adopted the Common Core State Standards in K-12
Mathematics and K-12 English Language Arts released by the National Governors
Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers
• The full Common Core standards can be viewed at www.corestandards.org OR
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/new-standards/
• Common Core Shifts for Parents
http://www.livebinders.com/media/get/MjcxNjU3Ng==
North Carolina Essential Standards are Utilized for K-5 Science, Social Studies,
Health, Art, Music, Physical Education, Media & Technology Instruction
• The full Essential Standards can be viewed at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/new-standards/
School Improvement Plan
• Our SIP draft was presented at our September School Leadership
Team Meeting, and feedback was provided in order to make
revisions. Once the plan is approved by the district, it will be posted
on our school website:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/hickorygroveES/Pages/Default.aspx
• You can view the 2014-15 SIP on the website now
• The School Improvement Plan includes:
– A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data
– Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students
– Professional Development Needs
– Coordination of Resources and Comprehensive Budget
– The School’s Parental Involvement Plan
• Title I parents have a right to be involved in the development of this
plan
AMO measures the progress of
student groups
Definition of AMOs
•
Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) is defined as a series of performance targets that states, school
districts, and specific subgroups within schools, must achieve each year to meet the requirements of
ESEA. In each public school and Local Education Agency(LEA) in North Carolina, the 11 student
subgroups are:
•
School as a whole (all students)
•
American Indian
•
Asian
•
Black
•
Hispanic
•
Two or More Races
•
White
•
Economically Disadvantaged Students (Based on Child Nutrition data files submitted in accordance with
a Memorandum of Agreement)
•
Limited English Proficient (LEP)
•
Students with Disabilities (SWD)
•
AIG- Academic Intelligence- Gifted
In 2014-15 Hickory Grove made 66.7% of our AMO Targets!
We exceeded growth!
We raised our letter grade to a C!
How can I support the school and
my child?
• Join the Parent Teacher Organization
• Join the School Leadership Team
• Volunteer in a variety of capacities. To volunteer, please go onto
the CMS website to complete the parent volunteer form:
https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/. Contact the front office to make sure
you are a registered volunteer: 980-343-6464
• Contact our assistant principal to serve as a third grade reading
mentor: ShaQuenna McLaughlin
shaquennam.mclaughlin@cms.k12.nc.us
• Contact your child’s teacher to set up time to volunteer with the
class: Call the school to leave a message and/or send an email via
the school website
Who are the parent leaders at
Hickory Grove?
2015-16 Hickory Grove Elementary PTO
We need your help!
Positions Needed: Co-Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer
PTO Meeting Dates
All Meetings are 5:30 @ Main Building Media Center
September 28
November 30
January 11
March 21
May 23
Goals of the PTO: To support the school in meeting the SIP goals
through volunteering and fundraising
Vote for 4 PTO Officers
Co-Presidents (2): Creates agenda with the
principal and assists in leading bi-monthly
meetings, retains all official PTO records
Treasurer: Manages & keeps accurate
records of the PTO account to include:
accurately collecting/receipting money within
the confines of all financial policies of the PTO
(Ex: membership dues & fundraisers)
Secretary: Records minutes from meetings
and emails to Dr. Becker to post on website
Brainstorm Strategies of our
PTO to meet 2 Key Goals
2 Key School Improvement Plan Goals & How
we can support them?
1. Academics: Focus on data and the
standards to increase our % of students who
are college and career ready on the EOG’s
by 10%
2. Culture: Build & Maintain a positive school
culture
Final Thoughts
Please contact the school at any point should
you have further questions/comments: Phone:
980-343-6464
Sign-Up Today:
10/22 @ 6:00: Fall Festival Volunteers
11/13 @ 8:45: Donuts for Dads Volunteers
Next Meeting: November 30th @ 5:30
Agenda: Action Steps from Brainstorm,
Fundraising Ideas, Volunteers for upcoming
events