St. Charles School District 2014-2015

1. Title I St. Charles School District 2014-2015

2. What is Title I? • United States Federal Government’s largest education assistance program for schools. • Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Act Purpose? To help every child receive a high quality education and to achieve the high standards set by the State of Missouri.

3. Which schools qualify for Title I funding in Saint Charles? • Five elementary schools receive Title I funds in the Saint Charles School District: • Monroe, Lincoln, Null, Blackhurst, and Coverdell. • Elementary schools qualify if 40% or more students are eligible for free or reduced price lunches.

4. How does Title I support students? Title I funds are used to raise the academic achievement for ALL students in the school and to improve the school’s entire academic program. • Title I Schools also… • set goals for school improvement • measure student progress using Missouri State Standards • use Title I funds to provide programs and services beyond what district funds have provided in the past

5. Title I in the schools… • Each school decides how Title I funds will be used in their school to improve education for all children. • Data is reviewed to determine the needs in the school. • Last school year, a team consisting of staff and parents updated the Title I School wide Plan (SWP) that addresses your school’s needs and describes how Title I funds will support those identified needs. • This plan will be reviewed and updated annually. Parents are encouraged to be a part of the planning process.

6. Annual Performance Update on Student Achievement Literacy and Mathematics Curriculum Student Achievement Data Proficiency Levels

7. Curriculum at Null Literacy Curriculum Mathematics Curriculum • Reading and Writing Workshop • Structured minilessons • Independent reading and writing times • Conferencing one on one with students by teacher • Focuses on reading just right books in class and at home • Everyday Mathematics • Spiral Curriculum • Daily focus on routines, mental math fluency • Direct instruction by teacher • Independent practice • Game-centered

8. Annual Performance • Each year, 3rd and 4th grade students take the MAP test in Math and Communication Arts. • Over 40% of Null students scored Proficient or Advanced in Communication Arts in 2014. • Over 50% of Null students scored Proficient or Advanced in Math in 2014. • We continue to improve instruction so that all students will be proficient in both areas.

9. Grade Level Goals for 3rd Grade • 68% of third grade students will score proficient of advanced in the area of Mathematics (2014-66%). • 60% of third grade students will score proficient or advanced in the area of Communication Arts (2014-49%).

10. Grade Level Goals for 4thGrade • 60% of fourth grade students will score proficient or advanced in the area of Mathematics (2014-31%). • 60% of fourth grade students will score proficient or advanced in the area of Communication Arts (2014-38%).

11. Building SMART goals • 60% of students will score Proficient or Advanced in Communication Arts by 2015 (2014-43.8%). • 60% of students will score Proficient or Advanced in Mathby 2015 (2014-51.3%).

12. Reading Proficiency Goals • All students are expected to make one full year of growth in reading • SCSD uses Teacher’s College Running Record Benchmarks to determine reading levels • Students will read a book specifically chosen to match with reading level being tested. • They will be marked on accuracy, fluency, retelling of the story, and comprehension questions

13. Title I FundedNull Elementary Programs Full time Title I Teacher Title I Nights—2 /year Part time Interventionists Parent Involvement Plan School Wide Building Plan

14. Null Interventions • At Null we provide students with targeted, research-based interventions based on assessment and observation to provide a specific target of instruction. • The full time teacher and part time interventionists provide extra assistance and support to students in reading and math.

15. Null Parent Involvement Plan • Goal: Promote, facilitate, and enhance parent, student, and community involvement in LEA (local educational agencies)/District educational programs • Student led conferences with parents • Family nights provide program education and information • Involve parents in development of school improvement plan • Involve parents on school committees • http://nullelementaryschool.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/1/0/22107490/title_i_parent_involvement_plan_pdf.pdf

16. Null School Wide Building Plan • Goal: Ensure planning for student achievement and implementation of the plan • Assessment measures used appropriately • Teachers are collaborating and getting professional development • Activities outside of school are available- Lego Club, Leadership Club • Parent/Community Involvement in student achievement • http://nullelementaryschool.weebly.com/uploads/2/2/1/0/22107490/null__approved_t-i_school_wide_plan_4-16-14.pdf

17. Families are an important part of the educational team • Be involved- Classroom parties, Spirit Day, PTO • Attend Null Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meetings • Attend your children’s school conferences and family activities designed to help your children succeed

18. Families are an important part of the educational team • Help your child come to school ready to learn by making sure he/she: • Is well rested • Eats breakfast at home or gets to school on time to eat breakfast at school • has homework completed- read together at home!

19. Know your rights as a parent… • Missouri Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC) at http://www.missouri-pirc.org/ • http://www.stcharles.k12.mo.us/ • http://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/resources.html • Contact your Title I teacher- Mrs. Leibner • rleibner@stcharlessd.org or 636-443-4939