Title I Annual Parent MeetingTitle I Annual Parent Meeting

Belcher Belcher ElementaryElementary

August 28, 2014August 28, 2014

6:00 and 7:306:00 and 7:30

Cafeteria/Cafeteria/ClassroomClassroom

Lisa Roth, Lisa Roth, PrincipalPrincipal

What is Title I?

Title I is the largest federal assistance program for our nation’s schools.

The goal of Title I is a higher quality of education for every child. Its purpose is to address the academic needs of students and to assist them in meeting their state’s academic standards.

The program serves millions of children in public elementary and secondary schools each year including eligible students in private schools.

How Title I WorksThe federal government provides funding to states each year for the Title I program.The Florida Department of Education sends the money to our district, Pinellas County Schools.

The school district identifies eligible schools and distributes the Title I funds to the school.

Belcher Elemenary implements a school-wide program, all students benefit from the supplemental services provided by Title I. Every parent is a Title I parent.  

Title I Programs Provide

Supplemental SupportSmaller classesAdditional teachers and paraprofessionals;Additional training for school staffExtra time for instruction (Before and/or

after school programs);Parental Involvement ActivitiesA variety of supplemental teaching

materials and/or equipment

Title I BudgetBelcher Elementary is provided $ 195,208.64 to

pay for services and programs for our students. The Title I Parent Involvement budget is $ 195,208.64.

We use our Title I funds to pay for the following:RTI CoachLLI TeacherTech SpecialistFamily and Community Liaison Agenda Books

Title I BudgetParents can assist in deciding how to

use Title I funds…you have the right to be involved. All Title I schools must maintain documentation that demonstrates parent input into their budgets and plans.

Every school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) composed of parents, teachers, other staff members, Principal and students (at Middle and High School)

Input from the Principal, School Advisory Council, parents, and the school’s staff determines how to allocate or use Title I funds.

Parent’s Right to KnowAs a Title I parent you have the right to be involved in the development of the following plans and documents for our school: School Improvement Plan (SIP) Compact Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) for the school and district Request and attend meetings to express your opinions and to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of your children, *Please review these documents and attend meetings or complete surveys to share your input…we need and want you to be involved.

Parent’s Right to KnowBe provided information on your child’s level of

achievement on assessments in Reading/Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, and Science

Request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher and paraprofessionals that are working with your child

Principal’s attestations Be informed if your child is taught by a non-

highly qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks.

School Public Accountability Report Card (SPAR)

School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) provides parents and the community with important information about each public school Demographic data School safety and climate for learning information Academic data Graduation rates Class sizes Teacher and staff information Curriculum and instruction descriptions Postsecondary preparation information

Available at the school office or online at http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm

Educational StandardsFlorida’s academic content standards establish high expectations for all students.

Common Core Standards identify what your child needs to know and be able to do in all content areas.

You may read more information by visiting, www.fldoe.org . Also, your child’s teacher will be able to explain the standards for your child’s grade level.

Working together! Title I law requires that all Title I schools and families work together. How we work together is listed in our:

School Level Parental Involvement Plan (PIP) Parent-School Compact School Improvement Plan (SIP)Parents can also read the District’s Parent

Involvement Plan (LEA PIP) at www.pcsb.org under Title I, a copy is at our Title I Parent Station

Parent-School CompactEvery Title I School

has a Compact. It is an agreement between the parent, student, and school to encourage the highest student achievement

Please review and sign your child’s Compact tonight, then return to your child’s teacher.

Parent Involvement Plan (PIP) Requirements

Involve parents in a meaningful way in the development, implementation, and review of the parental involvement programs.

Parents are encouraged to attend SAC and PTA Dates will be published in the monthly newsletter.

Parents will be surveyed for feedback for the PIP and Accreditation.

PIP will be approved in October by SAC. Our SAC President can be contacted if you have

questions or concerns.

One of our requirements is to convene a Title I annual meeting to inform parents about Title I requirements and their rights to be involved in the Title I program.

We also offer meetings at flexible times to maximize participation

Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

Provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs.

We will communicate to you by our Belcher Website, newsletters, marquee and parent connect phone calls.

What works for you? Let us know how we can assist you.

Parent Involvement Policy Requirements

Assists parents in understanding academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children.

Conferences Family Schoolwide events such as

Math Night.

Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

Provides materials and training to help Title I parents work with their children to improve their children's achievementOn our website we have a Title I link where

parents can access valuable information to help you and your child.

Parent Involvement Plan Requirements

Support our school and your child’s education…we need you!

Share a love of learningRead to your childAsk your child to read to

youLimit TV timeVisit the Title I Family

Resource LibraryReview the Compact

throughout the yearKeep Portal info up to

dateVolunteer

Show interest in your child’s school day

Ask her/him questionsCheck homeworkPraise their efforts Encourage good study habits Communicate with the

teachers and other staffAttend

workshops/conferencesParticipate in giving your

input for our SIP, PIP, and budget

Title I Parent StationOur school’s Title I Parent Station is located

front desk in a 3 ring binder.You will find a copy of our School’s PIP, the

School District’s PIP, Parent’s Right to Know Memo, Upcoming Events, Compact.

Parent Advisory Council (PAC)The District has a Parent Involvement Plan (LEA PIP).The Parent Advisory Council is responsible for reviewing and revising it. PAC meets with the District’s Title I Family Education Specialist.PAC meets twice a year, if you are interested in representing our school please notify, Donna Katsiyiannis.

Title I Family LibraryAll Title I families may visit the Title I Library located at2499 25th Street South St. Petersburg, FLA great place to check out books and games… you don’t need a library card and no there are no late fees.Each time your child visits the library they will receive a FREE BOOK! We’re openMonday & Thursday 8:30- 6:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30-3:30For more information you may contact 727-893-2988 ext. 2007