Nevitt Forest Community School of Innovation Title I Strategies/Activities for 2013-2014
*A Full Version of the Title I plan is available at the school
1. Implement computer assisted instructional program in ELA and Math for students in
grades K-5 in the Computer Lab. 1 Technology Coach @ 1.0 FTE will provide assistance
to students on using technology to enhance learning of SC standards through CAI
software, websites, activities and will also work with faculty providing model lessons,
technology resources to support the curriculum, provide training on new technology to
support the classroom. Supplies may include computers and computer tables for
supplemental lab, consumable printer supplies, supplimental software and books, webbased subscriptions such as Espresso or BrainPop, or other supplemental supplies such as
digital cameras, MP3, etc.
2. Provide instructional materials in ELA to support the Balanced Literacy program and
ELA/Math Standards in grades K-5. Expenditures may classroom leveled-text libraries,
laminating supplies, include paper, instructional materials to support writing program,
student word banks, sentence strips, classroom libraries for self-selected reading, teacher
resources, number boards, pocket charts, dice, number line sets, place value blocks, etc.
3. Provide 15 Teachers @ 1.0 FTE and 5 Paraprofessionals @ 1.0 FTE to provide extended
(before & after) day programs in Reading and Math for students in grades K-5. Program
operates 2 days per week 2 hour per day in the afternoon.
4. Implement Reading Recovery with 2 Teachers @ 1.0 FTE to provide one-on-one reading
instruction for first grade students at risk.
5. Employ 1 Teacher @ 1.0 FTE as an instructional coach to conduct professional
development for teachers in core subject area, use of assessment and data, and
instructional strategies including follow-up, teach model lessons, observe lessons,
provide feedback to teachers, insure vertical alignment between gradelevel curriculum,
and ensure curriculum alignment with South Carolina standards in grades K-5. Supplies
include general office supplies such as paper, printer cartridges, staples, etc. and materials
to conduct professional development, model lessons, and teacher small group/make-andtake sessions such as post-it note sheets, read-aloud books, labels, markers, file folder or
manipulateves for making an activity or game.
6. Designated staff will attend effective practices conferences and workshops designed to
improve student achievement and performance on state assessments. Examples of
training include High Quality Literacy Classrooms (Jennifer Young), Furman Consortium
workshops, Reading Conference, Math Conference, and other local/regional/state
workshops. Expenditures may include travel, lodging, meals,registration and consultant
fees and travel related expenses. Expenditures will also include stipends/benefits for
teachers to attend professional development off contract days.
7. Employ 1 Teacher @ 1.0 FTE as a Title I facilitator to coordinate school improvement
efforts to ensure effective staff development, compliance concerns, and Title I assurances
in grades K-5. Additionally, this person will provide support in student behavior
intervention, new teacher mentoring/observation, and other support services to ensure
compliance with all Title I reform strategies.
8. Create, print or copy, and distribute parent-school communications, such as newsletters
and brochures for grades K-5. Expenditures may include: student handbooks,
communication folders, school summary reports, monthly calendards, testing
information, PTSO announcements,etc.
9. Continue to meet about the planning, updating, and implementation of the Title I program
in an effort to improve academic performance for all students in grades K-5. Title I
meeting is open to the entire school population. We have had as many as 40 people attend
the title one meeting/planning meeting each year. We specifically invite the PTO board,
School Improvement Council and any business partners that are available to come.
10. Provide instructional supplies and materials for themed parent night activities, such as
Math Night, Science Exploration, Reading Night, etc. to involve/inform parents on gradelevel standards. Expenditures may include consumable materials used during make-andtake math or reading activities, refreshments for parent night, and other supplies to
carryout parent night themes such as read-aloud books and math manipulatives. Provide
stipend/benefits for teachers to work afterhours to prepare/carryout parent night activities.
11. Employ 1 Teacher @ 1.0 FTE as Academic Integration Specialist to provide additional
academic instruction and Math/Science integration in small groups in grades K-5 and
assistance to students and teachers in the SECME lab setting.