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No Child Left BehindTitle I, Part A Program Annual Parent MeetingChavez High School
Date: September 10, 2015Presenter:Nadine GhosnAssistant Principal
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Title I Annual Meeting
In 2001, the federal government passed the NCLB Act which provided identified schools with federal funds for the purpose of supplementing the instructional program of schools to ensure a high quality education for students that would help them meet the state standard (currently STAAR – State of Texas Assessment for Academic Readiness).
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How Schools Qualify
• Campuses with a low-income percentage of 40%-100% are considered “school-wide” campuses.
• Campuses with a low-income percentage of 35-39% are considered a “targeted assistance” campus.
• Campuses with a low-income percentage below 35% are not eligible for Title I funds.
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Title I Annual Meeting
These “supplemental” federal funds are used to:
• Accelerate instruction for struggling students,
• Provide professional-development for teachers and paraprofessionals,
• Hire highly qualified personnel,• Give additional resources – technology,
personnel, materials, instructional programs, software, and
• Encourage parent and family involvement.
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Supplemental Dollars?
This means that Title I, Part A funds cannot be used to provide services that are required by:– State Law– State Board of Education Rule– Local Policy
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Chavez High School
• At Chavez High School we spend our Title I dollars on:1. Staffing
2. Printing
3. Classroom supplies
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Parental Involvement
Research has proven that students whose parents are involved in their education have greater success in school.
So, the Title I Grant supports activities that focus on parental and family involvement.
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Parental Involvement Requirements
• Parent Notifications (These are regular written communications to inform parents).
• Examples of parent notifications are:– School-Parent Compact (These are
statements of shared responsibilities).– Parent Involvement Policy (This is a plan to
involve parents).
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Parental Involvement Requirements
• PAC (Parent Advisory Council) Meetings – These are regular face-to-face meetings to provide trainings to parents as well as collaborate with them about the progress of their child’s education.
• Parent Involvement Surveys – The districtwide (Your Voice) survey evaluates the campus’ parent involvement program.
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Chavez High School
• At Chavez High School we want you to be involved. Here are some ways that you can be involved in your child's school:1. Coffee with the Principal
2. Volunteer
Sign in sheets available in the attendance office.
3. Sign up for remind 101 @Chavezlobos
For text notifications on parent opportunities
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Other Requirements
• The Federal Report Card This report card informs parents of the performance of the campus.– At Chavez High School we place the internet link to
the report card for our school on our website.
– We also make a copy available in the attendance office.
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Chavez High School
• At Chavez High School we are committed to using our Title I funds to impact student learning and achievement to the maximum!
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The External Funding Department (Title I) is
fundamentally focused to providing quality support to all Title I campuses and central office staff
to ensure that all students achieve academic success.
Pamela Evans
Manager
External Funding Department (Title I)
Remember that…
Thank you
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