Byron Elementary School

Welcome to theTitle I Annual Meetingfor Parents20142015

Byron Elementary School1VisionLearning Today, Leading Tomorrow

MissionByron Elementary School will graduate college and career ready students.

Byron Elementary Vision & Mission21-Guidance Counselor & Media Specialist5-Kindergarten with Para Professional; 5-First Grade; 5-Second Grade; 5-Third Grade; 4-Fourth Grade; 3-Fifth Grade; 3-Special Services with 1 Para Professional; 2 Physical Education; and 1 Music teacher.12 Support Staff including bookkeeper, secretary, FTE clerk, ISS, custodians and cafeteria. About us.Assistant Principal , Mr. Brandon Hall3Why are we here? The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requires that each Title I School hold an Annual Meeting of Title I parents for the purpose of1 Informing you of your schools participation in Title I2 - Explaining the requirements of Title I3 Explaining your rights as parents to be involvedWhat you will learn What does it mean to be a Title I school? What is the1% Set-Aside for parental involvement? What is the LEA (Local Educational Agency) Title I Plan? What is the LEA Parental Involvement Policy? What is a SIP (School Improvement Plan)? What is the School-Parent Compact? How do I request the qualifications of my childs teacher(s)?What you will learn(Continued) How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is not Highly Qualified?

How is the Annual Evaluation of the BES Parental Involvement Policy conducted?

How can I be involved in all of these thingsIm learning about?What does it mean to be aTitle I School? Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the schools existing programs.These dollars are used for Identifying students experiencing academic difficultiesand providing timely assistance to help these studentsmeet the States challenging content standards. Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Being a Title I school also means parental involvement andparents rights.What is the BES Title I Plan? The BES Title I Plan addresses how the local educationagency will use Title I funds throughout the school system to supplement instruction for struggling students.

Topics include: Student academic assessments Additional assistance provided struggling students Coordination and integration of federal funds andprograms Parental Involvement Strategies, including the BESParental Involvement Plan.

A copy of BESs Title I Schoolwide Plan is available on our website and in our Media Center.What is a School Improvement Plan? The SIP is your School 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 BudgetWhat is the 1% set-aside and howare parents involved? Any LEA with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 isrequired by law to set aside 1% of its Title I allocation forparental involvement.

Of that 1%, 5% may be reserved at the LEA for system-wideinitiatives related to parental involvement. The remaining95% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the LEA. Peach County gives 100% of the 1% to the six Title I Schools. For FY15, BES will receive $2,283 of the 1% Set-Aside to implement school-level parent involvement.

Therefore, each Title I school receives its portion of the 95%to implement school-level parental involvement.

How is the evaluation of the BES Parental Involvement Plan conducted? Evaluation Requirements Conduct annually Conduct with Title I parents Analyze Content and Effectiveness of the current plan Identify Barriers to parental involvement Data/Input may include Parent Survey (Required) Parent Advisory Committees Process and Timeline The evaluation helps to revise the planWhat is our schools Designation Status?Schools are no longer identified as in improvement.Only Reward, Priority, Focus, and Alert Schools are identified. Title I schools with this status are required to implement specific programs and interventions.

BES has not been given a school designation this year which means we are continuing to provide quality education for all our students.

Common Core and Georgia

On July 8, 2010, Georgia adopted the Common Core State Standards in K-12 Core subjects released by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. With the adoption of these state-led education standards, Georgia is in the first group of states to embrace clear and consistent goals for learning to prepare children for success in college and work.

The full Common Core standards can be viewed athttps://www.georgiastandards.org

Georgias Standard Course of Study has been completelyoverhauled and new standards have been implemented in classrooms.What tests will my child be taking?

Kindergarten GKIDSStudent Learning Objectives (SLOs)Pre & Post Unit tests3rd & 5th Grades Writing AssessmentsWriteScoreSTAR ACCESSGRASPGeorgia MilestonesCRCT Reading Over-all Meets/Exceeds

1 student in 3rd and 1 student in 5th are the only ones that did not pass the reading; Domains of focus will be in 3rd grade: Reading for Information 4th grade Literacy Comprehension: and 5th grade Information and Media Literacy

15CRCT/CRCT-M ELA Over-all Meets/Exceeds2013 - 2014

Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!Domains of focus will be in 3rd grade: : Grammar & Sentence Construction; 4th grade: Research &Writing Process, and 5th grade: Equal scores between Grammar & Sentence Construction (71%) & Research &Writing Process (72%).16CRCT/CRCT-M Math Over-all Meets/Exceeds2013 - 2014

Leading Tomorrow!Learning TodayDomains of focus will be in 3rd grade: Measurement and Data Analysis, 4th Grade: Measurement and Data Analysis, and 5th grade: : Number and Operations.17CRCT Science Over-all Meets/Exceeds2013 - 2014

Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!Domains of focus will be in 3rd grade: Earth Science, 4th grade: Earth (70%) & Life (71%) Science, and 5th grade: Earth Science.18CRCT Social Studies Over-all Meets/Exceeds2013 - 2014

Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!Domains of focus will be in 3rd grade: Government/Civics; 4th grade: History (61%) & Geography (53%): and 5th grade: Geography (60%) & Government/Civics (60%).19BES Sub GroupsReading - Black population(59 students) up 7.5%; white (169 students) up 0.2%; ED (147 students) up 1.9%; ELA Black population up 2.4%; white up 1.4%; ED up .4%; SWD (32 students) up 10% Math Black population up 6.1%; white up 7.6%; ED up 7.9%; SWD up 34.1%Science Black population remained the same from previous year; white up 5.5%; ED up .8%; SWD up 5%Social Studies Black population up 8%; white up 4.7%; ED up 3.9%; SWD up 12.7%

Hispanic (20 students) population scored 81% or higher in each area20Leading Tomorrow!CRCT ExceedsLearning TodayMade gains in each area accept for ELA; Especially proud of the growth in the math area.

21AttendanceLeading Tomorrow!Learning Today2011-1297.2%

2012-1397%

2013-1496.28%22

Peach County Schools 79DisciplineLeading Tomorrow!Learning TodayOf those 346 referrals last year 109 were bus referrals this year of the 272 only had 74 bus referrals; last year there were 148 General misconduct and of the 272 there were only 64 referrals.235th Grade Writing Leading Tomorrow!Learning Today24Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!3rd Grade increase 1% from previous year5th Grade increase of 9.5% from previous yearOur media center continues emphasize more from Accelerated Reader zones to Lexile scores with these also being focused with all our ELA classes.25Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!

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Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!All core subjects increased from the previous year.All core subjects increased in the exceeded area from the previous year accept for Reading and ELA.Only 1 student each in the 3rd & 5th grade did not pass the CRCT reading.

3rd Grade Domain4th Grade Domain5th Grade DomainReadingReading Skills & Vocabulary AcquisitionLiterary Comprehension & Information and Media LiteraryReading Skills & Vocabulary AcquisitionELAResearch and Writing ProcessResearch and Writing ProcessGrammar and Sentence Construction& Research and Writing ProcessMathMeasurement and Data AnalysisNumber and OperationsMeasurement and Data Analysis, Geometry, & AlgebraSciencePhysical SciencePhysical SciencePhysical & Life ScienceSocial StudiesEconomicsGovernment & Economics

History & Economics

30Leading Tomorrow!Areas for Improvement

Learning TodayLexile scores increase by 5%.Decrease the number of Discipline Referrals by 2%.Decrease the number of absences in the over 6 and above by 5%.Continuous review of pre/post unit assessments, benchmark tests, SLOs, Writescore data to adjust Increase Learning Time (ILT) groups for remediation and enrichment.

31Leading Tomorrow!Learning Today3rd Grade Domain4th Grade Domain5th GradeDomainReadingInformation and Media LiteraryLiterary ComprehensionLiterary ComprehensionELAGrammar and Sentence ConstructionGrammar and Sentence ConstructionGrammar and Sentence ConstructionMathNumbers and OperationsNumbers and Operations; Measurement and Data AnalysisNumbers and Operations; Measurement and Data AnalysisScienceEarth SciencePhysical ScienceEarth ScienceSocial StudiesHistory and GeographyGeography & EconomicsGeography & Economics32

Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!Plan to Sustain Success with Steps to ImprovementKeep at the forefront High Expectations (TKES Performance Standard 8)Identify strategies that work and replicate them throughout the buildingUse peer observations with subsequent feedback to improve instructionCollaborative meetingsBenchmark testingTKES observations and snapshotsProfessional development opportunitiesGa. Formative Instructional Practices (FIP)Monthly Data Analysis SessionsLearning Targets: Helping Students Aim for Understanding in Today's Lesson Book StudyTechnology in the Classroom Learning SessionsCollaborative Subject/Grade Level Learning SessionsHave conferences with those students. i.e. just talk, interests, home, set the tone for a good year.Conference with parentsearly academically & attendance (after 5 absences).

Ga. Formative Instructional Practices (FIP) Study on formal and informal ways to gather and respond to evidence of student learning. i.e. Using clear learning targets; collecting evidence of student learning; providing effective feedback; involving students as active owners of their learning.Monthly Data Analysis teachers will collect, analyze, and use multiple sources to inform, guide, and adjust instruction.Learning Targets: Helping Students Aim for Understanding in Today's Lesson Book Study - Situates learning targets in a theory of action that students, teachers, principals, and central-office administrators can use to unify their efforts to raise student achievement and create a culture of evidence-based, results-oriented practice. Provides strategies for designing learning targets that promote higher-order thinking and foster student goal setting, self-assessment, and self-regulation.Explains how to design a strong performance of understanding, an activity that produces evidence of students' progress toward the learning target. Shows how to use learning targets to guide summative assessment and grading.Technology in the Classroom Learning Sessions provide teachers with knowledge and skills to integrate technology into the classroom i.e. Infinite Campus gradebook training, Google email and docs, and EDCO smart board system.Collaborative Subject/Grade Level Learning Sessions teachers will collaborate about effective instructional strategies throughout the year and evaluate student work from August to May.

33Whats included in the Schools Parental Involvement Plan? This plan addresses how the school will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Elementary andSecondary Education Act (ESEA). Components include How parents can be involved in decision-making andactivities How parental involvement funds are being used How information and training will be provided to parents How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong parental involvement34What is the BES Parental Involvement Plan? This plan addresses how the LEA will implement the parental involvement requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. It includes

BESs expectations for parents How BES will involve parents in decision-making How BES will work to build the schools and parents capacity for strong parental involvement to improve student academic achievementWhere can you find the plan?Media CenterWebsiteHard copy on requestSchool Improvement Planning Establish an understanding of the big picture of ourschools current state, including student achievement,school environment, teacher community, parent community, and administrative issues; Reach a consensus across our schools community onwhich needs represent the highest priorities for action based upon the potential to improve overall student and school performance; and Identifying implementation goals and strategies, including specific targets, indicators, and milestones required to address our schools priorities.What is the School-Parent Compact?

The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement.

How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is notHighly-Qualified?

Our schools present status of Highly Qualified Teachers 100% Highly Qualified at BES

How parents are notified and/or may request information on status?How do I request the qualifications of my childs teachers?

You, as Title I Parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your childs teachers

How are you notified of this right and the process for making such request? How our school is using this funding?Byron Elementary School is planning on Title 1:Byron Elementary Schools 2014- 2015 Title 1 budget for the year is $116,800.00. Our parent involvement budget for the year is $2344.00.Plans for funding:1. Instructional Facilitator2. 3. Professional Development that supports Common Core, RESA Workshops4. Computer Software IXL, Study Island, Reading Eggs5. Supplemental recourses i.e. workbooks, suppliesParent InvolvementWays you can be involved:Volunteer to help i.e. reading to class; class mom; Assist with pictures, school store, Field trips, etc.

Attend workshops and school events i.e. Watch Dog Kick-off; Curriculum Night; Core subject workshops; Finance Workshop, Parent/Teacher conferences, PTO

Keep teachers informed of events that might affect your childs work or behavior

Be a voice for BES help get the word out to parents of children who may be attend school next year Round-up, Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Suggestions?

41How can I volunteer to assist my student with school needs? Join the School Improvement Team Volunteer to contact other parents regarding important school information. Ex. 100% Compact completion Talk to your neighbors and let them know what is going on at your childs school.Stay in contact with your childs teacher on your childs progress. http://bes.peachschools.org Contact our Parent Involvement Coordinator, Mrs. Laurie Smith at 478-825-9650 to volunteer.42Reporting Fraud, Waste, And abuse of Federal FundsComplaint Procedures for Federal Funds located on Peach County Schools and each schools website43Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!Questions/Comments44Learning TodayLeading Tomorrow!Provide Contact Information45Sheet12012 Over-all CCRPIChallenge PointsAchievement PointsProgress PointsAchievement Gap PointsED/EL/SWD Performance PointsExceeding the Bar Points0.6143.614.851.6CCRPI SCORE65Sum of Achievement, Progress, Achievement Gap, and Challenge Points

Sheet12013 Over-all CCRPIChallenge PointsAchievement PointsProgress PointsAchievement Gap PointsED/EL/SWD Performance PointsExceeding the Bar Points4.3147.615.7115.3CCRPI SCORE79.6Sum of Achievement, Progress, Achievement Gap, and Challenge Points