Annual Parent Informational
Meeting
Presenter
Date
Location
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Meeting Purpose
This is a Federally required annual meeting to
inform parents of…
 Our school’s participation in Title I
 The requirements for using Title I funds and parents’
right to be involved
 The funds allocated to the school for parent involvement
and your right to be involved in how funds will be spent
 The curriculum and assessments our school uses
You should leave the meeting with a clear understanding of being
informed about the Title I Program and your rights as Title I Parents!!
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Title I Program
What is “Title I”?
Federal funding provided under No Child Left
Behind.
Types of Programs:
School wide – serves all students.
Targeted – students identified for the program
based on performance on assessments.
Most Milwaukee Schools are categorized as
“School-wide”
Our school is : ____________________
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What does it mean to be a Title I School?
 Being a Title I school means receiving funding to supplement
the school’s existing academic programs. These dollars are
used for…
 Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties
and providing timely assistance to help these student’s
meet the State’s challenging content standards.
 Purchasing supplemental
staff/programs/materials/supplies
 Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers
 Being a Title I school also means parental involvement and
parents’ rights and funds are allocated specifically for:
 Conducting parental involvement meetings, trainings,
and activities
Title I Funds in Our School
 Program Funds
Amount of Funds available
for this year:
$__xxx,xxx_________
 Parent Involvement
Funds
How our school is using Title I
Funding:
•1.3 full time teachers
•1 full time teacher assistant
•Parent workshops
•Family nights
•Instructional Supplies / Technology
•Professional Development
Amount of funds available
for this year:
$__x,xxx__________
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Curriculum
Our school uses these curricula:
Math:
Reading:
…. in order to help the children achieve
the State Standards
 Wisconsin Common Core Standards
www.dpi.wi.gov
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District Assessments
Assessments are tests used to help
teachers determine if a student is
understanding the content presented in
the classroom.
We use the following assessments for all
of our students:
 MAPS (K5-3rd)
 Smarter Balanced (3rd – 8th) – new state test
as of 2014.
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Proficiency Levels – State Test
 If a child does not reach a certain proficiency level when
they take an assessment, we consider them for
additional help from our Title I program.
 Proficiency Levels:
 Advanced: exceeds grade level expectations
 Proficient: meets grade level expectations
 Basic: performs below grade level expectations
 Minimal: performs far below grade level expectations
 Our goal (and the State’s goal) is for your student to
reach at least the “Proficient” level
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Update on School’s Progress
Student Achievement Results
Title I requires schools to provide proficiency
results from your child’s performance on state
tests in a timely manner & language parents
can understand.
State Test Scores for Excellent Education School
% Proficient - 2013-14
Grade
Reading
Math
3rd
38%
42% *
4th
41%*
45%
5th
35%
50%
6th
44%*
48%
7th
48%
55%
8th
54%
60%
* = Above district average
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Parent Involvement Requirements
Annual Title I Meeting (this meeting)
Title I District Level Parent Policy
Title I School Level Parent Policy/Plan
Title I School/Parent Compacts
These are available on the district or school
websites:
Examples available in your packet
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Parent’s Rights under NCLB
You have a right to:
 Know the qualifications for you child’s teacher
 Know if a non-highly Qualified Teacher is placed
for four or more weeks
 Request opportunities to meet regularly with
staff for parent involvement
 Participate in decisions affecting your child
 Review and contribute to Parent Involvement
Plan (part of School Improvement Plan) and
Parent Compact
 Participate in District Advisory Council
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What is a School Improvement Plan
(SIP)?
The SIP includes:
School Needs Assessment & Summary of Data
Goals and Strategies to Address Academic
Needs of Students
Professional Development Needs
Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive
Budget
The School’s Parental Involvement Plan
.You, as Title I parents, have the right to be
involved in the development of this plan
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How can I volunteer to assist my student
with school needs?
 Join the School Improvement Team
 Volunteer to contact other parents regarding important
school information.
 Volunteer in a classroom
 Chaperone field trips or events
 Talk to your neighbors and let them know what is going
on at your child’s school.
 Join our PTA or School Governance Council (SGC)
Contact _____ at _#__________ to volunteer.
Who are the parent leaders at my school?
Role
 Parent Coordinator
 SGC President
 PTA President
 Social worker
Name
Contact info
Important Dates!
Parent Literacy workshop
SIP Planning meeting
PTA meetings
Family Night
Xxx
Xxx
Xxx
Xxx
October 15
Sept 19
First Friday
November 10
3:30-5:30
8:00-9:00 am
6:00-7:00
6:00-8:00 pm
Library
Cafeteria
Rm 210
Cafeteria
Link to school calendar:
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We need your feedback!
Please complete the parent feedback
survey so we can:
Better understand how to work with you to
ensure your needs and rights are met.
Address any current concerns you have
Connect you with volunteer opportunities
Connect you with community or school
resources for your child or family
Complete on line or request paper survey from:
www.xxx.xxxxx
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Questions
Thank You for Coming!
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