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Title I

Title I. What is Title I?. United States Federal Government’s largest assistance program for schools. Purpose? To help every child receive a high quality education and to achieve the high standards set by the State of Georgia. How Does Title I Work?.

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Title I

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  1. Title I

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

  3. How Does Title I Work? Federal government allocates money to the states. Georgia’s State Title I plan describes: • Standards for children’s learning. • How to measure schools’ progress in student learning.

  4. How Does Title I Work? Georgia allocates money to school districts. How? Based on the number of low income students in each district.

  5. How Does Title I Work? School district identifies schools that can receive the federal funds. Fulton County Schools

  6. How Does Title I Work? All schools write a TIPI (Title I Plan forImprovement ) for increased academic achievement of all students. Title I resources and requirements are included in the TIPI. TIPIs are continuously revised based on data and the needs of the schools.

  7. How Does Title I Work Schools are also required to plan how they will involve parents in the education of their children. Each school must write, with the help of parents, a school Parent Involvement Plan.

  8. How Does Title I Help Children? • Identify students most in need of educational help. • Set goals for school improvement. • Measure student progress using Georgia State Standards • Provide programs and services beyond what the district usually provides.

  9. How Does Title I Help Children? 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 greatest need in a school. Teams Parents Community Members Educators Administrators School teams determine how Title I funds will support those identified needs.

  10. How Are Title I Resources Used in Your School?

  11. How Does Title I Help Children? Involve Children’s Families in School Programs The school’s Parent Involvement Plan describes how schools and families work together to help children succeed. Family school compact states parent, students, and school responsibilities for learning. Title I money can also be used to: • Translate school information into families’ first language. • Host activities to help families help children learn. • Provide transportation, childcare, interpretation during meetings, and school activities. • Offer parenting classes for parents.

  12. How Does Title I Help Children? Fulton County Schools use Title I funds to: • Provide training to teachers and assistants. • Help special populations: • Children and families experiencing homelessness. • Migrant children and their families. • Neglected and Delinquent children. • Children attending non-public schools.

  13. How Can You Help Your Child? Families are an Important Part of the Title I Team! Be sure your child comes to school ready to learn. Ensure your child: • Is well rested. • Has breakfast or gets to school on time to eat breakfast at school. • Has homework completed.

  14. How Can You Help Your Child? Families are an Important Part of the Title I Team! • Attend your school’s Annual Title I meeting and learn more about Title I and your rights and responsibilities as a parent. • Work with other families and teachers to revise your school plan (TIPI) and parent involvement plan. • Attend your children’s school conferences and family activities designed to help your children succeed.

  15. What are your rights under Title I? Know Your Rights • See progress reports for your child and the school. • Help decide if the school is meeting your child’s needs and offer suggestions for improvement. • Request information about the qualifications of your child’s teacher. • Be informed if your child is being taught for more than four consecutive weeks by a teacher not licensed in the area of instruction.

  16. For More Information Call the Title I Office 404-669-8217

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