WELCOME
TITLE I
INFORMATION
CAMPUS NAME
9-5-13
Presented by Brad Helmer
HISTORY OF TITLE I
1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act
with LBJ’s War on Poverty
It is the largest federal assistance programs for
public schools
1995 Improving American Schools Act
2001 No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Currently under review for reauthorization soon
GOALS OF TITLE I
Increase academic achievement
Provide direct instructional support to students
Provide professional development for teachers
Promote parent education and involvement
TITLE I ELIGIBILITY
 A campus must have at least 40% Free and Reduced Lunch
(FRL) Population or be above the Rockwall ISD’s FRL rate
average (26%).
 District’s determine what campuses to serve with Title I
funds that meet the Federal Criteria.
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF
BEING A TITLE I CAMPUS?
Pros
Cons
 Supplemental funding
 Additional paperwork
 Additional staff
 Additional compliance
 Additional instructional
materials
 Additional parent’s rights
 Funds for parent programs
 Opportunities for enrichment
programs
requirements/reporting
TITLE I PARENT RIGHTS
Information is presented in a language and format
that is understandable
Parents have the right to be involved in the
decision making about their child’s education
Parents have the right to know their child’s teacher
and paraprofessionals qualifications
Parents have the right to know if their child has
been assigned or taught for four or more
consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly
qualified
TITLE I PARENT RIGHTS
Title I campuses must have a written Parental
Involvement Policy developed with parent’s input and
reviewed annually
Title I campuses must have School-Parent Compact
developed with parent’s input and reviewed annually
Title I campuses must have parents involved in the
development of the Campus Improvement Plan
TITLE I PARENT RIGHTS
Access to AYP, NCLB reports cards, and student
achievement in a timely manner
The Campus Improvement Committee (CIC)
provides parents with an opportunity to be
involved in the academic program of the school.
The CIC develops, monitors, and evaluates Title I
programs and services that supports students and
parents.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE
CONTACT THE DISTRICT’S FEDERAL
PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
SONYA CARPENTER
sonya.carpenter@rockwallisd.org
469-698-7044
CAMPUS RATING AND HONORS
2013 Accountability Rating:
Distinction Designation:
Met Standard
Academic Achievement in Reading/ELA
Top 25% Student Progress
SPRINGER’S STUFF
2 Instructional Coaches
2 Certified Instructional Assistants
Kindle Program
Bridging Home and School Program
LaunchPad Classrooms
Extra $$ for student instructional material
Grant’s and Scholarships for field trips (Perot Museum, Bush Library)
Arboretum Program
Extra $$ for professional development
INTRODUCTIONS
Kelli Crossland, Assistant Principal
Debbie Tuttle, Campus Secretary
Paige White, Instructional Coach
Cherry Rohlfs, Campus Registrar
Shannon Sharp, Instructional Coach
Lori Allums, School Counselor
Nancy Llamas, Receptionist and Instructional Asst.
Kate Elsey, School Nurse
OPEN HOUSE
THUR., SEPT. 5, 2013
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About Me
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Counselor Duties: (Support for students, parents, staff)
Indiv. Coun.
Grp. Coun. (Lunch Bunch)
Classroom Guid. Monthly (3-6 PLC times) (K-2- teacher schedule)(By
Teacher Request)
Testing Coord.-COGAT Testing (2,4,6, Oct. 21-15) TELPAS Testing (LEP
Students, Mar., 17-21) STAAR(State of Tx. Assessmt. of Academic
Readiness)-TEA Website (Ap., 1, 4th Writing, 5th Math, Ap., 2- 4th Writing
Day 2, 5th Reading, Ap. 22- 3, 4, 6 Math, Ap., 23- 3, 4, 6 Reading, 5th Sci.)
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SST’s/504 Coord. (RTI)
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Mentor Prog. Coord.- Rotary Club, H.S. Students
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District Theme: “Take a Stand” (guidance lessons surrounding monthly
themes)
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RC Kickoff- Sept. 9-13 (guidance lessons, activities about bullying, respect,
kindness)
Activities: Guidance Lessons- kind/compassionate, respect, responsibility,
good citizens, a.m. announcemts., sign RC Banner
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KC Club- 6th grd. Service Club(Kids choose service proj. they would like to do)
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Guidance- monthly (as needed by teacher request) (Bullying, Kindess/Compassion,
Respect, Resp., Drug Awareness, College/Career-(goals, determination, motivation)
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Chick Fil-A Character Program-(Word of Month) morning announcemts., etc.
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Spirit Nights- Thursdays., Sept. 12, Nov. 14, Jan. 16, March 27 (earn $ for our sch.)
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Red Ribbon Week (Drug Awareness) Oct. 28-Nov. 1
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College Week- Nov. 18-22
Handouts:
Outside tutors
Outside counselors/agencies
Outside Counseling provided by District
(North Texas Youth Connection)
Take a Stand
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Drop Off and Pick Up
• Crosswalk
• Safety (SRO)
• Food on Campus
• Volunteers Needed
• Lunch
• PE
• Watch D.O.G.S.
THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE
We will begin our
rotations in the next 5
minutes
Please make your way to
your child’s classroom