Grange Middle School Annual Title 1 Presentation 2015-16
Title 1-What is it? Elementary & Secondary Education Act- ◦ Provides supplemental funds to schools with large concentrations of low-income students to assist in meeting student’s educational goals. ◦ Low-income students are determined by free and reduced lunch program.
The Mission of Title 1 Schools ... Title 1 Schools will ensure that ALL students have a fair, equal and sufficient opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and to reach proficiency on state standards and assessments. Title 1 Schools and Districts will close the achievement gap between high and low performing students, especially between minority and non-minority students, and between disadvantaged students and their more advantaged peers.
Why is Grange a Program Improvement School? Under CST testing, student achievement grew at Grange but did not meet all targets. Academic Performance Index Adequate Yearly Progress
New assessment system... Testing from Spring 2015 (known as SBAC or CAASPP) will form the baseline to measure future improvements. This data will be released by the California Department of Education in September 2015.
What happens in Program Improvement? ● A school works with the Local Educational Agency (LEA/ school district) to analyze student achievement data and develop yearly improvement plans. ● Parents are offered “Choice” option to attend another school. ● Parents are offered Supplemental Educational Services (SES/ tutoring) for students. ● A school can undergo restructuring of program in a variety of ways. The Grange 7-period day is an example.
What does Title 1 funding provide at Grange? ● Additional staffing for English or Math lab classes above general funding. ● Rigorous professional development for staff to increase use of effective instructional strategies. ● Chromebooks and other tech equipment. ● Informational (non-fiction) reading/writing writing materials. ● Enrichment and intervention opportunities.
Parent and Family Involvement is critical! ● Parent-Student-Teacher Compact (copy in student agenda) ● Family Involvement Policy (distributed with first day materials) ● ELAC- English Learner Advisory Committee ● SAC- School Adivsory Committee ● P.T.O. ● Site Council ● Website- www.fsusd.org/Domain/17 ● Twitter and Facebook! ● Parent Portal ● “Remind” text messages, email and phone
For more information: See our website www.fsusd.org/Domain/17 for announcements and updates throughout the year. Attend school events (parent conferences, ELAC, P.T.O., Site Council, etc.) Contact us! 707-438-1900 or 438-1999 (Spanish) ● Principal- Christine Harrison christineh@fsusd.org ● Assistant Principals- Constance Williams/Ken Williams constancew@fsusd.org / kenw@fsusd.org ● Bilingual Community Liaison- Lorena Ledesma lorenale@fsusd.org
Add your input! Submit your ideas, comments and questions at any time! http://goo.gl/forms/ZKlHyQ220x (Survey available on the Grange website)
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