Rome City SchoolsFederal Programs Meeting

Elm Street Elementary, Media Center

May 6, 2014

Today, we will discuss: District’s Implementation Plan (Consolidated LEA

Implementation Plan) Title I-A Title II-A IDEA Title III Business Matters regarding federal funds Integration of Technology

District’s Parent Involvement Plan 1% Parent Involvement Funds

What is Title I?

Title I is the largest federally funded program for elementary, middle, and high schools. Through Title I, money is given to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in each district. Each district uses its Title I money for extra educational services for children most in need of educational help. The focus of the Title I program is on helping all students meet the same high standards expected of all children.

Georgia Department of Education. (2012). A Parent’s Guide to Title I [Brochure].

Title I Schoolwide Programs

East Central Elementary School Elm Street Elementary School Main Elementary School North Heights Elementary School Southeast Elementary School West Central Elementary School West End Elementary School Rome Middle School Rome High School

Title I

School Allocations

Salaries Discretionary Funds

Academic Coaches Technology – computer software, laptops, iPads, smart boards, document cameras

Teachers After School Tutorial Programs

Parent Liaisons(work with Parent Involvement)

Materials and Supplies to supplement instruction

ParaprofessionalsSet Asides

Administrative Costs

Parent Involvement – 1%

Private School Allocation

Flexible Learning Program at the High School

Support for Homeless, Neglected, and Migrant Students

Title II-A: Improving Teacher Quality

Professional LearningAcademic Coach Salaries

Professional Development Stipends

Professional Learning Resources (Common Core)

Coursework / Registration Fees

Endorsements (Reading and Gifted)

Travel Expenses for Professional Learning

Highly Qualified TeachersGACE Fees

Mentor Fees for Georgia TAPP Teachers

Recruitment / Retention of Teachers

IDEA Salaries Technolog

yEquipment

Supplies Prof. Learning

Sp. Ed. PK Teachers

Computers Adapted Desks

Leveled Literacy Kits

Sp. Ed. Leadership Mtgs.

PK SLP SEAS IEP Program

Positioning Equipment

SRA Materials & workbooks

SLP conferences

Sp. Ed. Paraprofessionals

IPADSSmartBoardsELMOs

Speech Therapy Equipment

Edmark Instructional Strategies Training

Contracted Services- O & M, Nursing, Bilingual Evaluations

Assistive Technology

Titmus & Audiometers

Lindamood Bell Supplies- Visualizing & Verbalizing, LIPS, etc.

School Psychologist Consortiums

Camp Discovery, PK Intervention

Internet Connectivity

Classroom supplies, ink cartridges

Monthly Special Education Meetings

TITLE III - ESOL

Salaries Technology Supplies Prof. Learning

Part time parent worker

Computers Class supplies- markers, graph paper , dictionaries

ESOL Conference in Kennesaw

Summer ESOL Literacy Camp staff salaries

Printers Leveled Literacy Materials

Monthly ESOL staff meetings

Afterschool Intervention Program

ELMOs Summer Literacy Camp Supplies

ESL Tracking Software

Business Matters

History of Federal Grants

Supplement vs. Supplant

Technology Plan

Where are we now?Where are we going?

Results of Needs Assessment Surveys Professional Learning Advisory Committee

Technology STEM Preparing for the New Assessment (Common Core)

Title II-A Needs Assessment

My child attends:

East Central Elementary 29 33%

Elm Street Elementary 3 3%

Main Elementary 1 1%

North Heights Elementary 1 1%

Phoenix Learning Center 0 0%

Rome High 26 30%

Rome Middle 18 20%

Rome Transitional Academy 1 1%

Southeast Elementary 1 1%

West Central Elementary 1 1%

West End Elementary 7 8%

Children have the best opportunity to achieve their potential when educators and parents work together. Is there any area(s) of parent training that the school could offer which would be helpful to you as a parent? (please select all that apply)Becoming a parent volunteer at school 7 8%

School readiness 7 8%

Encouraging my child as a reader 12 14%

Prevention and intervention of substance abuse 7 8%

Helping my child become a better math student 19 22%

Talking with my children about sexual abuse and sexual activity 11 13%

Conflict resolution 18 20%

Computer usage and educational websites 8 9%

Helping with homework 18 20%

School currently provides the programs needed 45 51%

Other 11 13%

My child's school can be characterized by which of the following: (please select all that apply)

Friendly climate 61 69%

Clean environment 72 82%

Safe with excellent supervision of my child 60 68%

Highly qualified and effective teachers 63 72%

Highly qualified and effective teacher assistants

19 22%

Strong academic instructional program in all areas

55 63%

Quality opportunities in art 28 32%

Quality opportunities in music 61 69%

Quality opportunities in physical education 50 57%

Quality opportunities in technology 42 48%

Quality opportunities in foreign language 27 31%

Quality opportunities for social and cultural enrichment such as field trips, plays, after-school events, and services

35 40%

Do all children in my child's school have an equal opportunity to a quality education?

Yes 77 88%

No Don’t know

8 3

9% 3%

When you schedule activities that you want to have the parents attend, schedule them at a time that works for working parents, like 6:30 p.m. or on Saturdays.

….I hope the recent measures of Facebook updates, as well as Remind 101 continue to stay in place.

Put out more detailed information about the programs offered at the school, including CP vs CPA.

Help with homework, or maybe not so much homework.

I think my child is not being challenged enough.

Teachers communicating with parents when child receives a bad grade and updating PowerSchool often…

I have one child that is very bright and gets bored in class easily and one who struggles to read and therefore doesn’t like homework. How do I help each of these types of kids to love the classroom and love to read?

Do you have a suggestion that would help your child be more successful in

school?

District’s Parent Involvement Plan

At the District Level, we provide support to the schools to promote parent involvement by: Providing parents the opportunity to provide input

for the Schoolwide Program Plans, School Level School Improvement Plans, Compacts, and Ideas for Parent Workshops

Training for School Level Leaders in providing workshops and parent training that helps to Build Parent Capacity

Listening to the requests of parents and offering those suggestions to the schools in the form of trainings or meetings

1% Parent Involvement Funds

Each year 1% of the entire Title I allocation is used for parent involvement. The money is disbursed at the school level to be used for parent involvement activities.

This year the money was used for: Materials and Supplies for Parent Workshops

Technology and technology supplies (printer and ink cartridges)

Materials for Parent Resource Centers

Training (Family Engagement Conference)

As a Parent of a Child in a Title I School, You Have the Right to:

Be involved in the planning and implementation of the parent involvement program in your school

Ask to read the progress reports on your child and school

Request information about the professional qualifications of your child’s teacher(s), including the degrees and certifications held, and whether the teacher is certified in their respective area of instruction

Help to decide if Title I is meeting your child’s needs and offer suggestions for improvement

Ask about your child’s school designation under the new Georgia ESEA Flexibility Waiver

Know if your child has been assigned or taught by a teacher that is not highly qualified for at least four consecutive weeks

Help develop your school’s plan for how parents and schools can work together

Georgia Department of Education. (2012). A Parent’s Guide to Title I [Brochure].

Parental Feedback and Complaint Procedures We value your feedback and want to hear your thoughts

and ideas on the work we are doing in Rome City Schools.

Complaint Procedures: Any individual, organization, or agency may file a complaint with the Rome City Schools Board of Education if that individual, organization, or agency believes and alleges that a violation of a Federal statute or regulation that applies to a program has occurred. Proper procedures will be followed and an investigation of the issue will take place. Complaint Procedures can be found on the Rome City Schools Website under Title I.

Principal’s Round Table

This is your opportunity to provide your thoughts and

ideas. Please use the questions provided at your table

as points to discuss. Have someone write down thoughts,

ideas, and suggestions.

Thank you!

Thank you for joining us today.Have a wonderful afternoon.

Rome City Schools

508 East Second Street; Rome ,GA 30161

Phone: 706/236-5050

Contact: Sunita Holloway, Director of Title I

706-236-5050

sholloway@rcs.rome.ga.us