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TITLE I PRESENTATION
MEETING
MARCH 2014
Legacy Charter School
Plans for 2014-2015
TITLE I FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE:
High academic/achievement for all children in math and reading
An ever increasing focus on teaching and learning based on data
Flexibility to stimulate initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance
Improved connections among all three campuses of the school, the parents, and the communities
A REMINDER: FUNDS CANNOT BE USED TO…
Title I is a SUPPLEMENTAL service, so we can’t-
Purchase, lease, rent or improve facilities
Provide routine transportation costs
Enhance science and/or social studies –only math and English/Language Arts (reading)
Purchase school library books
TITLE I PLANNING TEAM Parents Community Members Teachers and Support Staff Principals Guidance Counselors Instructional Coaches Parent Coordinators High School Students District Personnel
2012-2013 ALLOCATION
The initial 2014-15 allocation will be based on the 2013-14 final allocation. That amount is:$1,077,810.
We have seen an increase in funds over the last 4 years because of the growth of our school. The 2011-2012 allocation was $570,060. Increase of $507,750.
The allocation is based on the percentage of poverty on the 135th day of school.
The present percentage is- 95.17/%
SURVEY RESULTS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT…
Areas with greatest need of assistance by Title I:
Technology equipment (74)(15) Books for independent reading (62)(7) Homework support (68)(4)
Saturday school/summer school (34)(1) After school support (33)(4)
Leveled books (32)(0) Small group intervention (30)(5)
PARENT INVOLVEMENT:
Parent Involvement (top workshops or activities would like to see implemented at legacy for parents): Computer classes (54)(13) GED classes (42)(11) Nutrition (27)(2)
PARENT INVOLVEMENT: 190 RESPOND THEY ARE BEING INFORMED. ONLY 6 SAY NO.
What limits you from participation? Inconvenient times (107)(24) Transportation (20)(4) Childcare (18)(0) What is the best way to communicate
with you? Telephone (163)(31) Newsletter (80)(7) Email (75)(19) Facebook (10)(0)
ELEMENTARY STAKEHOLDER INPUT FROM 1-15-14
Technology- • More IPads • Update Smart boards • Listening centers • Compass or Khan or other program access at home
and school • Think Central • Go Math Extended Services • Rolling book club – expand to lower grades • Look at partnership with the Y for the summer Interventions • ESOL support for students • Additional assistants
ELEMENTARY STAKEHOLDER INPUT 1-15-14 CONT’ Materials
• Books • Leveled texts • Testing support • Homework support • More leveled content books • Saxon refills • 100 Book challenge- schoolwide book challenge Professional Development • Book club • Common core standards informational text • Curriculum planning Parenting • Build up ESOL parent support position • Homework hotline- online chat- teachers per grade • More homework help sessions • Weekly parent classes • GED classes • Go Math parent website
MIDDLE SCHOOL STAKEHOLDER INPUT 1-15-14
Technology • Additional computers and IPads • More infrastructure • Instructional technology support person • Palm sized wireless devices or clickers for STEM Extended Services • Summer school • Summer school curriculum • Increase Saturday school session • Continue to streamline after school services by
increasing collaboration between the after school coordinator and the classroom teachers
Class size-Individualization • 20-25 per class is reasonable in middle and high
MIDDLE SCHOOL STAKEHOLDER INPUT CONT’
Interventions • Math and ELA intervention • ESOL teacher • Resource • Computer lab • STEM classes Materials • Texts for all students • Supplemental materials • Leveled texts • Subject-specific materials Professional Development • ELA and math common core training • Classroom management training • Integration of Science and Social Studies with Math and ELA Parenting • Sessions for using the Parent Portal • Parenting Workshops • GED classes • Literacy classes • Homework help
HIGH STAKEHOLDER INPUT 1-15-14 Technology • Teacher professional development • Efficient use of technology • Upgrades • Researched-based best equipment • Parent training • Invest in filters and firewalls • Teaching parents and students the responsibility for
equipment Extended Services • Saturday school • After school • Mandatory after-school if a student falls below 80% • Fund more buses for extended day and Saturday school • Keep extended year Class size-Individualization • none
HIGH STAKEHOLDER INPUT CONT’ Interventions • none Materials • Books • Calculators • Laptops • literature
Professional Development • Technology • Classroom management • Student motivation • Cultural development-working with students of poverty • Understanding Mental health issues ADD ADHD Parenting none
REFORM STRATEGY 1Class Size Reduction –keeping classes smaller for more opportunities to individualize instruction.
Elementary- Ratio of teacher to student: 1:30 Title I 1:22-1 5k Teacher Salary-1st Grade Teacher SalaryMiddle-Ratio- 1:24 Title I 1:182 teachers- 1 ELA and 1 mathHigh- Ratio 1:35 Title I 1:252 teachers .5 increased from general fund ELA and math
REFORM STRATEGY 2Elementary- 12 Afterschool Teachers X 2 hours a day X 4 days a week X 33 weeks 14 days of Saturday School X 8 Teachers X 4 hours a day 15 Summer School Teachers X 4 hours a day X 4 days a week X 6 weeks 5 Rolling Book Club Teachers X 6 weeks X 3 hours a day plus books and
travel fees Transportation Bus Fees - fee should be for all 3 schools
Middle- Teachers for Saturday Success Teachers for Afterschool Summer School 4.5 hrs. day X 16 days using 7 teachers and 3
assistants
High- Teachers for Mandatory Afterschool below 80% Teachers for Homework Help Summer school 5 hrs. day X12 days using 7 teachers
REFORM STRATEGY 3 High- 20 desktop computers for the After-
school Learning Lab Interventionists and assistants to help students
at each level-Number requested: 9.5Elementary- -4 Interventionists X 10 hours a week X 30 weeks-2 1st Grade Teacher Assistant Salaries-1 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant Salary-1 3rd Grade Teacher Assistant Salary-1 4th Grade Teacher Assistant Salary-1 .5 ESOL Tutor Salary
REFORM STRATEGY 3Elementary-Classroom Supplies-Math Manipulatives, Think Central and Go Math Resources-Leveled Books, Author Sets, Theme Sets, Informational Text Sets, etc. for Literacy Closet-Books for Classroom Libraries and 100 Book Challenge Program-Promethean Boards-IPad Carts-Listening Center Equipment and Books--4 Interventionists X 10 hours a week X 30 weeks-Compass Renewal Fee-Saxon Renewal Kits
Middle-2 computer carts with 20 laptops each- Total 40 computers
REFORM STRATEGY 3Middle-2 Interventionists- 1 ELA and 1 mathClassroom books to support literacyInformational textsAcademic plannersSupplies such as paper, pencils, copy paper, folders,Specific book TBD to use as curriculum guide for the after school program.High2 Interventionists- 1ELA and 1math
REFORM STRATEGY 5Common to all three schools-
3 days Data Professional Development with Dr. Howard Coleman
REFORM STRATEGY 5PD= Professional Development Elementary1 .5 Math Instructional Coach-2 days AIMS Math Professional Development-4 days Dr. Lester Laminack Writing PD-5 days Common Core PD-5 days Balanced Literacy PD and Book Clubs-Substitutes for PD Sessions-Teacher Professional Books-15 Teachers Scope and Sequence Assessment Planning
REFORM STRATEGY 7 Parent Coordinator for elementary and
middle/high ESOL Parent Coordinator -Parent Workshops –Refreshments and
Supplies -Childcare Fees for Parent Meetings -Parent Books and Materials for Parent
Leveled Library Parent Communication Materials Parenting Room with Computers, Support
materials Speakers for parent events/workshops
THE PROCESS-OUR STEPS… Surveys have been completed with all
stakeholders
Surveys and Data analyzed to develop Comprehensive Needs Assessment as a Planning Team
Developed new Title I Plan based on extensive work as a Planning Team.
Post the DRAFT plan for comments and questions
Share results and proposed plan with all Stakeholders (Staff, Parents, Board)
NEXT STEPS: Develop the 2014-15 Title I Plan based on
the 2013-2014 allocation.
Funding is based on the 135 day ADM and March 2014 Free/Reduced Lunch Count and attendance on that day.
Adjustments will be made when the final allocations are released from the GCSD Title I Office.
Questions or comments-