What are Federal Programs and How Can I be Involved?

Professional Development MeetingStanley Hupfeld Academy

August 2014

Federal Programs

• Title IImproving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged

• Title II AImproving Teacher and Principal Quality

Definition of Title I• Title I provides federal funding to schools to

help students who are low achieving or at most risk of falling behind.

• Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch.

• Schools with a percentage of less more than 40% are eligible for a schoolwide program.

SHA operates a Title I Schoolwide Program.

Schoolwide means• The school uses Title I funds to upgrade the

entire educational program of the school.• Title I funds are used to serve all children in

order to raise academic achievement.• Title I funds will be used to provide additional

assistance to all students who experience difficulties in meeting the State’s performance targets.

To be a “Schoolwide” School• The school must have a free/reduced lunch

count of at least 40%.• The school must collect and analyze data

that effects student achievement.• The school must develop a comprehensive

site plan and annually review the effectiveness of the plan.

Stanley Hupfeld Academy’sTitle I Schoolwide Program

Planning Team

• Director• Principal• Teachers• Parents• Community Members

Curriculum and Instructional Strategies

• Reading Specialist• Instructional Media Assistant• Supplemental Counseling Services• Professional Development

Focus Goals• Goal #1: All students will academically increase

performance in Reading.• Goal #2: All students will academically increase

student performance in mathematics.• Goal #3: All students will be taught by highly

qualified teachers.• Goal #4: All students will be educated in learning

environments that are safe, drug-free, and conducive to learning.

• Goal #5: All students will transition to middle school.

Assessment

• Scholastic Reading Inventory• Edusoft• A+ Program• State Assessments• Standardized Tests

Proficiency Levels for 2013

Questions?

What are Federal Programs and How Can I be Involved?

Annual Parent MeetingStanley Hupfeld Academy

August 2014

Title I Parent Notification Requirements

Parent Involvement Policy

• Parents may request a copy of the Parental Involvement Policy which is available in the school office.

School-Parent Compact

• Parents may request a copy of the Home-School Compact from the school office.

Parent’s Right to Know – Student Achievement

• Parents will be mailed information regarding their child’s achievement on state assessments and this information will be reviewed at parent teacher conferences.

Proficiency Levels for 2013

Parent’s Right to Know – Non-Highly Qualified Teachers

• Schools are required to notify parents if their child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher that is not highly qualified.

• 100% of teachers are Highly Qualified.

How Can You Be Involved?

Parent Involvement Opportunities

• Policy Development• Planning Meetings• Parent-Teacher Conferences• Program Review Meetings• Website

Parent Involvement in Decision Making

• Board Meetings• Planning Meetings• Policy Development• Program Review Meetings

Right to Request Meetings

• Upon the request of parents, the school must provide opportunities for regular meetings for parents to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of their children.

• The school must respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible.

Questions?