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Colleton County Title I

Colleton County Title I. 2008-2009. No Child Left Behind. Parent-friendly legislation Title I funding is tied to the legislation Funding is based on a Needs Assessment Accountability is measurable. School Improvement Continuum. Newly Identified : Schools that do not meet AYP

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Colleton County Title I

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  1. Colleton County Title I 2008-2009

  2. No Child Left Behind Parent-friendly legislation Title I funding is tied to the legislation Funding is based on a Needs Assessment Accountability is measurable

  3. School Improvement Continuum Newly Identified: Schools that do not meet AYP 2 years in a row Continuing School Improvement: schools that do not meet AYP for3years in a row Corrective Action: Schools that do not meet AYP for 4years in a row Plan to Restructure: 5years in a row Restructure: 6years in a row

  4. Preliminary School Improvement • Preliminary list published May 2008 • PROJECTED based on the school’s score from previous year Continuing School Improvement Forest Hills Elementary Hendersonville Elementary Ruffin Middle Plan to Restructure Forest Circle Middle** Restructure Bells Elementary Black Street Elementary Colleton Middle

  5. Preliminary School Improvement Schools NOT Identified on Preliminary List: Cottageville Elementary Northside Elementary Final School Improvement List will determine where these schools fall on the School Improvement Continuum **October 2008**

  6. Choice Transfer CCSD Schools classified as Needs Improvement (“Newly Identified”) two years in a row must offer parents the option to transfer their child to a school NOT on Needs Improvement.

  7. Choice Transfer & The Final School Improvement List If Northside makes AYP and exits School Improvement (October 2008): • all parents at all Title I elementary schools will receive letters in the mail regarding options totransfer to Northside. • Northside students will not have the option to participate in SES for the 08-09 school year.

  8. Choice Transfer Schools that must offer Choice 08-09 Based on the Preliminary School Improvement List : Bells Elementary School Black Street Elementary School Cottageville Elementary School Forest Hills Elementary School Hendersonville Elementary School ***Northside Elementary School*** Colleton Middle Forest Circle Middle Ruffin Middle

  9. CCSD Schools of Choice 08-09 Based on the Preliminary School Improvement List: Elementary School of Choice Edisto Beach Elementary Middle Schools NO CHOICE AVAILABLE

  10. Continuing School Improvement (08-09) • Does not meet AYP three consecutive years • Forest Hills • Hendersonville • Ruffin Must offer parents options: • Choice Transfer • SES - Supplemental Educational Services (free tutoring)

  11. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) • Additional academic assistance beyond the school day for eligible students. • Targets low-income students who score below proficient on PACT, particularly in English/language arts & math. • If district Title 1 funds are inadequate for SES, priority will be determined by NCLB statute which uses family income and student achievement to determine priority.   • Transportation to/from services NOT provided.

  12. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) • Providers and Services: • Must have demonstrated record of effectiveness; • Must use research-based, best instructional practices; • Services are consistent with district’s instructional program and the state’s curriculum standards; • Financially sound; and • Provides services consistent with applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and civil rights laws.

  13. CCSD in Corrective Action If the State identifies a District for corrective action, the State must: • Continue to ensure that the LEA is provided with technical assistance; and • Take at least one of the following corrective actions, as consistent with State law:

  14. CCSD in Corrective Action (con’t) • Defer programmatic funds or reduce administrative funds; • Replace LEA personnel who are relevant to the inability of the LEA to make adequate progress; • Remove individual schools from the jurisdiction of the LEA and arrange for their public governance and supervision;

  15. CCSD in Corrective Action (con’t) • Appoint a receiver or trustee to administer the affairs of the LEA in place of the superintendent and school board; • Abolish or restructure the LEA; and/or • Institute and fully implement a new curriculum based on State and local content and academic achievement standards that includes appropriate, scientifically research-based professional development for all relevant staff. (06-07)

  16. NCLB – AYP TARGETS

  17. Set Asides • Administration: $ 166,708.00 • Homeless $ 5,000.00 • Staff Development/CIFs $399,976.00 • Orchard Lab Staff * $ 120,834.00 • CHOICE & SES $ 551,390.00 • Parent Involvement $ 27,570.00 • Indirect Costs $ 6,545.00 * • Total $ 1,278,023.00

  18. Title I Schools Requirement ----- 35 % poverty • Hendersonville Elementary • Black Street Elementary • Bells Elementary • Colleton Middle • Northside Elementary • Cottageville Elementary • Ruffin Middle • Forest Circle Middle • Forest Hills Elementary No requirement to serve schools below 75% poverty

  19. Each School’s Allocation • Hendersonville Elementary….CSI………. $ 193,600.00 • Black Street Elementary … restructure…….$ 207,360.00 • Bells Elementary ………….restructure……...$ 132,925.00 • Colleton Middle ……………restructure……... $ 219,856.00 • Ruffin Middle ………………CSI………….... $ 103,200.00 • Cottageville Elementary..…NI or CSI……… $ 135,200.00 • Northside Elementary ………?…………. $ 187,916.00 • Forest Circle Middle…… plan to restructure..... $ 187,014.00 • Forest Hills Elementary………CSI………… $ 139,600.00 TOTAL for schools: $1,506,671.00 District Set asides: $ 1,278,023.00

  20. How are the school spendingthese funds?? • Teacher Salaries - to reduce class size • Staff Development such as: • A. Explicit Direct Instruction • B. School-Based Initiatives • C. Anderson 5 Curriculum • Instructional Equipment • Instructional Supplies • Parent Involvement

  21. No Child Left Behind Definition of a PARENT The term "parent" includes a legal guardian or other person standing in loco parentis (such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives, or a person who islegally responsible for the child's welfare). [Section 9101(31), ESEA]

  22. Parent Involvement Centerpiece of Title I NCLB defines parental involvement as the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities.

  23. Parent Involvement Schools must ensure • Parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; • Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education in school; • Parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; and • Other activities are carried out, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA. Parental Involvement - [section 9101(32),ESEA]

  24. Parent Involvement • Parents and families have a major influence on their children’s achievement • Involved parents have students who do better in school, like school more, pass classes, get promoted to the next grade, graduate, and go on to postsecondary education. A New Wave of Evidence: The Impact of School, Family and Community Connections on Student Achievement (2002) By A. Henderson & K. Mapp

  25. Parent Advisory Committee • Committee comprised of Parent Involvement Facilitator and at least 5 PARENTS (or legal guardians) of students in a Title I school. • meets a minimum of 3 times at the school; • Provides input into Title I activities; • Makes recommendations to improve/increase PARENT INVOLVEMENT at the school; and • One parent representative will be chosen from each school’s committee to meet with District Title I staff and District leadership two times each year (fall and spring)

  26. Parent Resource Center Take Home Computers Resources parents can use at home to help their children Computers on-site for parent access Free materials for parents Find information on ways you can help your child’s school Parent Survey about the needs of the parent, child, and the school

  27. QUESTIONS????????????????? Contact: Catherine Turner Title I/Federal Special Projects Coordinator 213 N. Jefferies Blvd. Walterboro, SC 29488 843-782-4522, ext 40251 voice 843-782-3865 fax

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