Title I Annual Meeting Overview of the Title I Program at North Primary School

1. Title I Annual MeetingOverview of the Title I Program at North Primary School North Primary School Principal, Mrs. Christine M. Ross Reading Specialists: Mrs. Melissa Daugherty & Mrs. Gina Miller October 4, 2018

2. Purpose of Today’s Presentation • Provide information about our school’s Title I program for parents/guardians of students in our school.

3. Every Student Succeeds Act • ESSA • December 2015 • Reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1956 • Formerly No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

4. What is Title I? • Federal funds to provide programs to help support children who are struggling in the area of reading & math • Used for a variety of programs and activities designed to increase student academic achievement in the area of reading • Funds are distributed to Districts/schools based on the number of low income students, BUT students are selected to receive services based on academic need!

5. What is Title I… Continued? • Extra or additional help – Supplemental (in addition to what they learn during language arts or math time in the classroom) • Title I services DO NOT replace the core curriculum.

6. Who is a Title I Student? • Students identified as “at risk of failing” state academic standards in grades K-4 • Districts set qualification criteria • NOT based on poverty – based on academic need

7. Types of Programs • School -wide Program –East, South, and North Primary Schools • 40% or higher poverty level • Approved school-wide plan that is updated yearly and includes parents on the committee/team • Not required to identify particular children-all students and teachers are considered Title I • More flexible use of funds- used to upgrade the educational program in ways that may impact every student in the school • Push-in program model

8. School-Wide Program at North Primary School • Lunch Bunch – Grades 3 & 4 • Morning PALs Program K-2 • Breakfast Homework Help Grades 1-4 • Parent/Guardian Workshops • Family Math & Literacy Nights • Principals Coffee Sessions

9. Types of Programs Cont. • Targeted Assisted Programs • 35% or higher poverty level • Studentsidentified or “targeted” for the program based on performance on assessments (need) • Assist students with meeting state academic standards in reading and grade level targets • Can be a pull-out or push-in program (Push-in)

10. Reading Intervention Specialists • East Primary – 2.5 Reading Intervention Specialists • South Primary – 1 Reading Intervention Specialist • North Primary – 1.5 Reading Intervention Specialists

11. Title I Family Engagement Requirements • At least one Annual Title I Meeting Posted on the website • District Level Parent Involvement Policy (School Board Policy) Posted on the website • Title I District Level Parent Involvement Policy (School Board policy) Posted on the website • Title I Parent Involvement Policy (School Level) Posted on the website

12. Title I Family Engagement Requirements Continued • Home/School Compacts- Outlines how parents, the entire school staff and students will “share the responsibility” for improved student academic achievement .Posted on the website • Please take a few minutes to review these documents and share your thoughts & ideas on how we can make improvements.

13. Core Curriculum • Our District uses the following curriculum: • ELA: Houghton Mifflin “Journeys 2011” • Math: McGraw Hill “My Math” • Science: Harcourt • K-6 Curriculum Capers can be found on District website

14. PA Core Standards • The PA Core Standards for Math, ELA, and Science can be found at: www.pde.state.pa.us

15. Assessments Used to Identify Students in Need of Additional Support Assessments are used to help teachers determine if a s student is understanding the content presented in the classroom. We use the following assessments for all of our students: • Kindergarten Screening (K) • Sentence Dictation (K & 1), • High Frequency Words (K -2) • Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment (K-4) • Common Formative Assessments (K-4)* • Common Summative Assessments (K-4)* • Common Benchmark Assessment (K-4)*

16. Type(s) of Services Provided • All of the assessment data is entered into a spreadsheet that rank orders the students with regards to “need.” • Guided Reading Groups • Flexible groups • 3-5 students • 3-5 times per week • 20- 30 minutes • Reorganized throughout the year based on updated assessment data • Early Literacy Intervention (ELI) • Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) (K-4)

17. Type(s) of Services Provided • Extension & Intervention (EI) • Daily • 40 minutes • Flexible groups • Weekly common formative assessment data • Reorganized weekly • Grade level standards • Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Approaching Expectations, Below Expectations

18. PSSA Proficiency Levels Your child will be taking the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) in grades 3-8, during the Spring. • Four Proficiency Levels for the PSSA • Advanced • Proficient • Basic • Below Basic ELA & Math (3rd and 4th grade), Science (4th grade)

19. Assessment Results • You will be notified of your child’s assessment results. • The timeline is as follows: • PSSA: Fall after the test is taken • F&P: October, January, May • Benchmark: Quarterly

20. School Performance Profile • SPP • School level NOT district level • Title I designated schools • School Reward: High Achieving (Top 5%) • School Reward: High Progress • No Designation • Focus School • Priority School (Bottom 5%)

21. School Performance Profile Continued • The SPP provides the public with information on how public schools across Pennsylvania are performing academically • Impacts the teacher and principal evaluation system • Is used for accountability for Title I schools under the state’s approved federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

22. Important Dates • Meet the Teacher Night (September) • Principal’s Coffee (3-4 times a year) • Family Nights (2 times a year) • School Board Meetings (Monthly) • Title I School-wide Planning Committee/PAC (3 times a year) • Parent Teacher Conferences (November) • Transition Events (Spring & August)

23. Opportunities to Volunteer • In the school, in classrooms, on field trips, etc. *PTO Member & current clearances* • PALs Program • PTA/PTO • Field Trips • School library • Title I PAC/School-wide Planning Committee • Title I Annual Meeting • District Comprehensive Planning Committee

24. Parental Rights under ESSA • Teacher Qualifications (September) • Not properly certified teacher for four or more weeks (As necessary) • Request opportunities to meet regularly with staff for parent involvement • Participate in decisions affecting your child • Review application for Title I and make suggestions

25. Survey & Feedback • We value your feedback!!! • Please complete the parent involvement survey this evening and you will have a chance to win the “Back to School Supply Basket.”

26. Survey & Feedback Cont. • Please return your suggestions for the North Primary School home-school compact and family engagement policies to your child’s teacher by Friday, October 12th.

27. Questions or Comments 724-845-2032 Christine.ross@kiskiarea.com Melissa.daugherty@kiskiarea.com Gina.miller@kiskiarea.com