Title I Annual Parent Meeting

1. Title I Annual Parent Meeting School Name Date Principal: Tracey H. Nix Assistant Principal: Mary Sue Maddox

2. What is “No Child Left Behind”? Education act signed into law in 2002 that aims to: Ensure that every student has a high-quality education; Challenge and motivate students; Provide highly qualified teachers, who use proven teaching methods; and Ensure a safe, drug free learning environment.

3. 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. The program serves millions of children in elementary and secondary schools each year. North Wauchula Elementary is a Title I school

4. How Title I Works The federal government provides funding to states each year for Title I. The Florida Department of Education sends the money to the district. The school district identifies eligible schools and provides Title I funds. North Wauchula Elementary implements a school-wideprogram.

5. Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO’s) • Florida’s differentiated recognition, accountability, and support systems will provide the needed levels of support and rewards as well as set ambitious but achievable Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs). The proposal incorporates four AMOs that will ensure a thorough and detailed examination of the most critical measures to advance all students, schools, and LEAs in the state. Briefly, the four AMOs are 1) School Grades, which provides a comprehensive review of the performance of all schools including subgroup achievement and student learning gains; 2) Performance of All Students and Student Subgroups in Reading and Mathematics; 3) Progress of Students in the Lowest-Performing 25% in Reading and Mathematics; 4) Comparison of Florida’s Student Performance to the Highest-Performing States and Nations.

6. Parent’s Rights • Be involved and request regular meetings to expression your opinions and concerns; • Be provided information on your child’s level of achievement on assessments in reading/language arts, mathematics, and science; • Request and receive information on the qualifications of your child’s teacher; and • Be informed if your child is taught by a non-highly qualified teacher for four or more consecutive weeks.

7. School Accountability Report Card • 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; and • AYP information. • Available at the school office or online at • http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm

8. Educational Standards • Florida’s academic content standards establish high expectations for all students. • Florida Standards identify what your child needs to know and be able to do in all content areas. • Information located at: cpalms.org

9. Measuring Student Success FSA-Florida Standards Assessment EOC-End of Course Assessments Hardee District Benchmark Assessments Three benchmarks tests each school year in Reading, Writing, Math, and Science. Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading (FAIR): Administered three times a school year

10. Title I Programs Provide Supplemental Support Smaller classes; Additional teachers and paraprofessionals; Additional training for school staff; Extra time for instruction (Before and/or after school programs); Parental Involvement Activities; and/or A variety of supplemental teaching methods and materials.

11. Title I funds • North Wauchula Elementary is provided funds to pay for services and programs for our students. • Title I funds pay for the following: • Science Resource Teacher -Math Resource Teacher • Literacy Coach -After School Program • Paraprofessional - Parent Involvement Activities • Technology • Supplemental Materials • (Add any other bulleted items that • Title I pays for at your school.)

12. Who decides how funds are used? • Every school has a School Advisory Council (SAC) composed of: • Parents, Teachers, Other staff that works at the school, Principal and Students (at Middle and High School) • The School Advisory Council determines how to use Title I funds and Parent Involvement funds.

13. 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 Policy; • Parent-School Compact; and • North Wauchula Elementary Title I Plan which is also know as the (School Improvement Plan). The School Improvement Plan (SIP) and components of the SIP direct the focus of NWES.

14. Parent-School Compact As a teacher, support staff and administrator, we will… • have high expectations for every student; • believe that every student can learn; • teach and involve students in classes that have rigor and relevance; • participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning; • show that we care about and respect all students; • come to school prepared; • provide a safe environment for learning; • explain and enforce school and classroom rules fairly and consistently; • provide information about school activities and student progress on a regular basis; seek ways to involve families in the school process; • d demonstrate professional behavior and a positive attitude; • respect the school, staff, students, and families.

15. Parent-School Compact As a student, I will… • take pride in North Wauchula Elementary; • always try to do my best in my work and in my behavior; • cooperate with other students and adults; • believe that I can learn and will learn; • come to class on time, ready to learn, and with assignments completed; • set aside time every day to complete my homework; • know and follow the school, class, and bus rules; • follow the school’s dress code; • regularly talk to my parents and my teachers about my progress in school; • respect my school, classmates, staff, and family.

16. Parent-School Compact As a parent, I will … • see that my child attends school regularly, is on time, and dressed appropriately; • have high expectations for my child; • communicate regularly and provide information to my child’s teachers; • access Focus on a regular basis to keep track on my child’s grades; • encourage my child to read at home; • limit my child’s TV viewing and help select worthwhile programs; • support and reinforce all rules set by the Hardee County School District, North Wauchula Elementary and classroom teachers; • insist that all homework assignments are completed and turned in on time; • attend all scheduled conferences; • talk with my child on a daily basis about their school activities; • let my child know through my words and deeds that education is important; volunteer at the school or provide assistance to teachers • attend school functions and other programs at the school; • show respect and support for my child, the teachers and staff at NWES.

17. Parent Involvement Policy Requirements • Convene an annual meeting to inform parents of Title I students of Title I requirements and their rights to be involved in the Title I program. • Offer meetings at flexible times to maximize participation

18. Parent Involvement Policy Requirements • Provides parents of Title I students with timely information about Title I programs. School newsletters InTouch Parent Involvement Plan and flyer School Marquee Focus School Website: https://www.hardee.k12.fl.us/nwe/ What works for you?

19. Parent Involvement Policy Requirements • Assists parents in understanding academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children. Data chats Parent-teacher conferences Parent Involvement Nights/Activities Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting

20. Parent Involvement Policy Requirements • Provides materials and training to help Title I parents work with their children to improve their children's achievement.

21. Your involvement is Key to your child’s success! You are your child’s first teacher. You have the ability to influence your child’s education more than any teacher or school. You know your child best: Share information about your child’s interests and abilities with teachers; and Ask to see progress reports on your child and the school.

22. Support Your Child’s Education Share a love of learning; Read to your child; Ask your child to read to you; Limit TV time; Take advantage of the public library and the school media center; Show interest in your child’s school day; Ask questions; Ask to see homework; Praise their efforts; and Encourage good study habits.

23. Get to Know Your School & Communicate With Teachers Attend school events Visit the classroom Volunteer at the school Join parents’ organizations Keep teachers informed Attend special parent trainings Attend parent-teacher conferences Be prepared for the meetings Consider whether you have met your responsibilities as stated in the parent-school compact List your questions before the meeting

24. Questions?

25. Thank you for attending!