TITLE I

Major Cheney Elementary at South Birdville

2011-12

What is the purpose of Title I?

To ensure that all children, particularly low-achieving children in the highest poverty

schools:

Have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education, and

Reach proficiency on challenging state academic standards and state assessments.

How do Title I funds find us in Birdville ISD?

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2011-12 BISD Title I Campuses

Birdville Elementary David E. Smith ElementaryW.T. Francisco Elementary Jack C. Binion Elementary Mullendore Elementary Richland ElementaryHardeman Elementary Watauga ElementaryHoliday Heights Elementary O.H. Stowe ElementaryJohn D. Spicer Elementary Foster Village ElementaryAcademy at West Birdville Academy at C. F. Thomas Major Cheney Elementary at South Birdville

What do Title I funds mean to us at Major Cheney Elementary at

South Birdville ?

2011-12 Title I Allocation

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# Residing – April 2011 # Eligible for F/R Lunch 401F/R Lunch Percentage 91.55%

Per Pupil Allocation $473

Campus Allocation $189,869

2011-2012 Targets

2011-2012 Targets

2011-2012 TargetsELA and Math Support Teachers and

E.A.s TOTAL= $165,000Inst. Technology & Supplement Inst.

Materials TOTAL= $20,000Professional Learning TOTAL= $3,000Tutoring TOTAL= $8,000Parent Involvement TOTAL= $2,000

How can we use this $$$?

Meet purpose of Title IMust be incorporated into campus planProvide instruction by highly qualified teachers and educational assistants

Provide professional learning for teachers, principals, educational assistants and parents

Coordinate with other educational programs

Supplement, not supplant other effortsUse effective teaching methods and strategies

How do we get started?

Begin with a thorough analysis of student achievement data

Target the student group most in need of academic assistance

Explore the possibilities within budget guidelines

Involve parents and staff

How do we involve parents?

Conduct annual Title I meetingOffer flexible number of meetingsInclude in planning and review of Title I

programProvide information in home language Provide information about qualifications of

teachers and EA’sDevelop a school parent compactDevelop a campus parent involvement

policy

Are there strings?

Increased documentation requirements

Providing parents notice of “right to know”

Utilizing school-parent compact and parent involvement policy

Hiring highly qualified staff, including educational assistants

How can we help?

Get involved!Spread the good news!Stay focused on the targets for improvement

Participate in planning and evaluating Title I efforts

Encourage families to complete free/reduced lunch forms