desert sky middle school · desert sky is a title 1 school qualifying as a title i school means...

Desert Sky

Middle

School

� Information about Title 1

� Requirements of Title 1

� Goals of Title 1

� Rights of parents to be involved

Annual Title 1 presentation/parent meeting 8-18-16

� Desert Sky is a Title 1 school

� Qualifying as a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. It is a school-wide program meaning ALL students benefit. Title 1 funds are used to…

� Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards.

� Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies

� Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities

� Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers


� Determined by % of families receiving free/reduced lunch rates

� Conduct a Comprehensive Needs Assessment (conferences)

� Identify and commit to specific goals and strategies to address those prioritized needs (CIP plan)

� Implement a comprehensive reform model

� Create a comprehensive plan focusing on successful academic achievement for ALL students (CIP plan)

� Conduct an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the School-wide Program (end of year evaluation)


� Increase academic achievement

�Provide direct instructional support to students

�Provide professional development for teachers

�Promote parent education and involvement


� Arizona College and Career Ready

Standards

� Title I requires…

�Research based assessment systems including

the use of data based decision making

�High quality professional development

�Use of research-based instructional strategies

to ensure the academic achievement of all

children


ASSESSMENTS

� District Formative

Assessments ~ Math,

Social Studies, Science

and Reading

� AzMERIT (3rd -8th &

10thGrade)

� AZELLA (Kinder-12th

Grade for EL students)

� Common Content Area

Assessments

STUDENT PROGRESS UPDATES

� Progress Reports

� Report Cards (every 9 weeks)

� Parent Conferences (Oct. & February)

� Powerschools (online all the time)

� Testing Reports (AzMERIT and AIMS Science)


�All Desert Sky Middle School teachers are considered Highly Qualified Teachers

�100% bachelors

�33% masters

�1 staff member has earned a doctorate

� If a teacher does not meet the Highly Qualified NCLB’s requirements, parents will be notified with a letter


�Our Title 1 budget is utilized to recruit,

hire, and retain interventionists in

math and reading

�Paraprofessional support in math

� Instructional coach

�Parent liaison in office


�To better support and inspire your

learners, our teachers have received

trainings in the following areas…

�Top 20 Social and Emotional program to

develop the whole child

�Creating common assessments

�Establishing and reviewing essential

learnings


�Decades of research show that when

parents are involved students have:

�Higher grades, test scores, and graduation

rates

�Better school attendance

�Increased motivation, better self-esteem

�Lower rates of suspension

�Decreased use of drugs and alcohol

�Fewer instances of violent behavior


The CIP is your school’s Continuous Improvement Plan and includes:

� A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data

� Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students

� Professional Development Needs

� Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget

� The School’s Parental Involvement Plan

You, as Title I parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan.


� Title 1 mandates that 1% of Title 1 funding is set aside for parental involvement. Our goal is to partner with you to ensure the success of your learners. Examples of parent involvement in the past year have included…� Rising Star recognition

� Volunteers (classroom, office, and assembly support)

� Assemblies

� Parent nights

� Parenting classes offered by school counselors

� Each Title I school has a parent involvement policy and parent/school compact� These documents outline the rights of parents to be involved and how

parents will receive communication from the school

� These are available on our DSMS Title I web page


�You, as Title I Parents, have the right to

request the qualifications of your child’s

teachers

�The “Right to Review Qualifications”

notice in on school and district websites

�Please visit your school’s front office if

you would like to make this request


�Please visit school websites to see

upcoming parent events at your

children’s schools.

http://desertsky.dvusd.org


� Arizona Department of Education http://www.ade.az.gov

� ADE Title I Unit http://www.ade.az.gov/asd/Title1/

� Visit your school website to get specific Title I information pertaining to your school. Thank you, and we look forward to working with you this year to achieve success for your child.


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