Spotsylvania County Schools Lee Hill Elementary School Title I Orientation 2020-2021 Welcome Families and Students!
What is Title I all about?
Title I… • Is a federally funded program that is governed by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) • Supplements regular classroom instruction • Assists and meets the students’ needs in reading and/or math by using creative and innovative methods of instruction and research based strategies • Utilizes parent involvement and community partnerships to increase academic success • Offers two types of program models (Targeted Assistance and School-wide) http://s589801915.onlinehome.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1024px-US-DeptOfEducation-Seal.svg_.png
Title I Teachers and Paraprofessionals Each Title I school is staffed with highly qualified staff members! Title 1 Reading Behavior Title 1 Specialist Interventionist Reading Teacher Robyn Townley Kelli Melton and Interventionist Title 1 Title 1 Title 1 Math Specialist Paraprofessional Paraprofessional Nancy Collins Tammy Coleman Chris Hensen Lee Hill Elementary is a school-wide Title I model servicing all students Kindergarten - 5th grade. Chris Hensen, Tammi Coleman, Title I paras
Additional Uses of Title I Funding at Our School - Extra supports with reading and math - Family Engagement Nights - After school tutoring - RazKids and Leveled Books - DreamBox - Math Manipulatives (dice and counters) - Professional Learning (school based, VSRA, and other conferences)
F A M I L Y Involvement & Engagement You are your child’s first and most important teacher. It is both your right and responsibility to take an active role in your child’s education! Here are some ways you can be involved: u r y o h i t w k T a l e i r h t t s o u ’ b d a d l h i l i c h c Eat lunch with your child r u o l y o o h s c n t a g r a y e d i S n n a l p / a d n e g a y l i a d Read with your child Visit your child’s class r u o y d n e t A t s ’ o l o h c s s n t A e s v s e i y s i l t m a y Volunteer f o u w r i c t h h i h l d o m e w o r k Review your child’s completed work o r & / O folder together P T h e t i n J o C ) A P l ( c i u n o C y o r i s d v A n t e a r P
Join the Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Purpose: ➢ To build stronger communication between families and the school ➢ To involve families as resources for the school and its students ➢ To serve as ambassadors for the school, promoting Title I Programs, and encouraging participation and support ➢ To provide opportunities for input and review of the Title I Program design
Family Engagement Policy/Plan & Parent Compact The FEP is the Family Engagement Policy which details the specific policy actions for engaging families. The PAC is the Parent Advisory Committee which is established to involve parents in making recommendations for, and advocating for the FEP. The COMPACT is the agreement between school, parents and students which specifies how all stakeholders may meet the requirements of the FEP.
Sample of Parent and Family Engagement Policy/Plan
Sample of Parent Compact
Did you know? Spotsylvania County Public Schools has a Parent Resource Center supported by Title I funds. Located in the Center for Family & Preschool Services 7409 Brock Rd. Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Additional hours by appointment. Contact us today at 540-834-2500 Ext.5641 or PRC@Spotsylvania.K12.VA.US for an appointment!
What does the PRC do? • Provides free services to families in Spotsylvania County. • Promotes partnerships to increase educational opportunities for all children. • Provides support through listening and problem solving with individual families. • Offers training sessions and resources for parents and school staff. PRC…Families, Schools, Community
PRC Family Engagement Information sessions Community outreach Library resources Support through group & individual meetings
What does the Parent Resource Center have? FREE ➔ educational games ➔ books ➔ DVDs ➔ pamphlets ➔ literature from community agencies Additional resources on the following topics: Learning Styles/Study Skills/School Success * ADHD * Emotions Behavior/Discipline * Health & Nutrition * Learning Disabilities Sensory Integration * Sibling Rivalry * S ocial Skills * Transition Parenting – Foster/Step/ Grandparenting
PRC Staff Administrative Assistant - Sarah Bell Sandy Sprague - Parent Facilitator Courtney Seely - Teacher Facilitator Visit us on the web: www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us Click on the “Parents” tab! Call us! 540-582-7060
Questions? Contact the following staff members with questions about Title I Mrs. Carroll Ann Lewter, Principal CLewter@Spotsylvania.K12.VA.US Mrs. Christie Hall, Assistant Principal CWHall1@Spotsylvania.K12.VA.US Mrs. Robyn Townley, Title I Reading Specialist RTownley@Spotsylvania.K12.VA.US Mrs. Kelli Melton, Behavior Interventionist KMelton@Spotsylvania.K12.VA.US Mrs. Nancy Collins, Title I Math Specialist NCollins@Spotsylvania.K12.VA.US
Thank You for your partnership! We’re looking forward to a great year!
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