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Understanding Title I: History and Impact in Public Education

Join us for a comprehensive overview of Title I, the largest federal assistance program for public schools, presented by Brad Helmer. This session covers the origins of Title I starting from the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act amidst LBJ's War on Poverty. Learn about the evolution of Title I through key legislation such as the 1995 Improving American Schools Act, which aimed to enhance educational opportunities and support underprivileged schools. Discover how Title I continues to shape public education today.

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Understanding Title I: History and Impact in Public Education

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  1. WELCOME

  2. Title I InformationCampus Name

    9-5-13 Presented by Brad Helmer
  3. 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
  4. Goals of Title I Increase academic achievement Provide direct instructional support to students Provide professional development for teachers Promote parent education and involvement
  5. 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.
  6. What are the pros and cons of being a Title I campus? Pros Cons Supplemental funding Additional staff Additional instructional materials Additional parent’s rights Funds for parent programs Opportunities for enrichment programs Additional paperwork Additional compliance requirements/reporting
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. For Additional Questions Please Contact the District’s Federal Programs CoordinatorSonya Carpenter sonya.carpenter@rockwallisd.org 469-698-7044
  11. Campus Rating and Honors 2013 Accountability Rating: Met Standard Distinction Designation: Academic Achievement in Reading/ELA Top 25% Student Progress
  12. 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
  13. Introductions Kelli Crossland, Assistant Principal Debbie Tuttle, Campus Secretary Paige White, Instructional Coach Cherry Rohlfs, Campus Registrar Lori Allums, School Counselor Shannon Sharp, Instructional Coach Nancy Llamas, Receptionist and Instructional Asst. Kate Elsey, School Nurse
  14. OPEN HOUSE THUR., SEPT. 5, 2013 About Me 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 AcademicReadiness)-TEA Website (Ap., 1, 4thWriting, 5th Math, Ap., 2- 4th Writing Day 2, 5th Reading, Ap. 22- 3, 4, 6 Math, Ap., 23- 3, 4, 6 Reading, 5th Sci.)
  15. SST’s/504 Coord. (RTI) Mentor Prog. Coord.- Rotary Club, H.S. Students District Theme: “Take a Stand” (guidance lessons surrounding monthly themes) 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 KC Club- 6thgrd. Service Club(Kids choose service proj. they would like to do)
  16. Guidance- monthly (as needed by teacher request) (Bullying, Kindess/Compassion, Respect, Resp., Drug Awareness, College/Career-(goals, determination, motivation) Chick Fil-A Character Program-(Word of Month) morning announcemts., etc. Spirit Nights- Thursdays., Sept. 12, Nov. 14, Jan. 16, March 27 (earn $ for our sch.) Red Ribbon Week (Drug Awareness) Oct. 28-Nov. 1 College Week- Nov. 18-22
  17. Handouts: Outside tutors Outside counselors/agencies Outside Counseling provided by District (North Texas Youth Connection) Take a Stand
  18. General information Drop Off and Pick Up Crosswalk Safety (SRO) Food on Campus Volunteers Needed Lunch PE Watch D.O.G.S.
  19. Thank you for being here We will begin our rotations in the next 5 minutes Please make your way to your child’s classroom
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