Overview of the Title I Program at Gilchrist Elementary

Title I Program

What is "Title I"?

• Funds to provide programs to help childern who are struggling in reading and math. 
• Extra help (in addition to what they learn during Math and Reading time in the classroom)
• Funding provided under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Types of Programs:

• School-wide = all students
• Targeted- students identified for the program based on performance on assessments

Title I Funds in Our School

Program Funds

• Amount of funds available for this year: $XXXXXXX (employee and professional development costs) Description of Title I Program 

Title I Parent Involvement Funds

• Amount of funds available for this year: $XXXX. This money is yet to be determined due to COVID-19 and Social Distancing Protocols. 

Parent Involvement Requirements

• Annual Title I Meeting (virtual -this page)

• Parent Involvement (PTO)

• Title I School/Parent Compacts, given out at Conferences

Curriculum

• Our district uses the below curriculum in order to help the children achieve the Common Core State Standards.

  • Reading K-6 - Journeys
  • Math K-5- Engage New York, 6th - Oregon Focus

SBAC Proficiency Levels

Your Child will be taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment SBAC in grades 3-6. 

• Four Proficienct Levels for the SBAC
  • Exceeds
  • Meets
  • Nearly Meets
  • Did not Meet
• Our goal is for your student to reach the "Meets" level on the SBAC. Our overall goal is that every student makes adequate growth.

Assessment Results

You will be notified of your child's assessment results. 

Timeline

• SBAC: Test is administered from March- May
• SBAC: Notified the following school year.

Process for Contacting Staff

If you have questions or concerns relating to your child's performance in school or other issues, please contact the school. 

• Classroom Teacher
• Principal or Vice Principal
• Others

Parent's Rights under NCLB

• Teacher Qualifications
• Non-Highly Qualified Teacher for four or more weeks
• Request opportunities to meet regularly with staff for parent involvement
• Participate in decisions affecting your child
• Review application for Title I and make suggestions

Questions?