Welcome Introducing the Title One Program What is

Welcome! Introducing the Title One Program

What is Title One? • Title I funding began in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind. • The intent of the law is a high-quality education for EVERY child, especially to provide services to students who are at risk of not meeting the state academic standards. • Title I funds are directed to schools whose free and reduced lunch participation is more than 40% of the student population.

Ways in Which Title One Funds are Used • Title One funds go to Ø 5 highly qualified Title One instructional assistants Ø 2 Reading Specialist • Staff development in researched-based best practices • Parent involvement events • Instructional materials

Highly Qualified Staff • Jeremy Aten & Kim Ferguson, Reading Specialists ØInstructional Assistants • Mary Katherine Hale • Martha Seddon • Libby Willfong • Lisa Porter • Peggy Williams

Title One Programs at NWR • Every student benefits from the Title One program and Title One resources • All EPIC groups meet daily for 30 -45 minutes during Language Arts Ø Small group instruction Ø Reading texts at their level Ø Linking texts to reading skills and strategies happening in the classroom

Information for Families • Home School Compact/Partnership to ensure your child’s success • Progress reports in addition to the regular report card for targeted students reading below gradelevel • Targeted students will have consistent progress monitoring and updates on their current reading levels • Online resources through school web site

Parent Involvement Plan 2017 -2018 Parent Event Time of Day Month Meet the Teacher School day August Open House Evening September Math Curriculum Night Evening November 5 th Grade Concerts TBD Literacy Curriculum Night Evening February Coffee With the Principal Morning Fall & Spring 6 th Grade Silk Rode & Greek Festival School Day Spring 4 th Grade Parent Night Evening Spring

How Can Parents Be Involved? • Participate in the PTO Board or Advisory Council • Attend parent-teacher conferences • Utilize Title One take home resources to support the development of struggling learners • Take part in parent workshops • Volunteer for special events or in the classroom

Thank You • Thank you for visiting our school this evening. • Please contact Kim Ferguson or Jeremy Aten if you have further questions about Title One. • We will also be available in the lobby. Kimberly. ferguson@bcsemail. org Jeremy. aten@bcsemail. org