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Title I Coordinator:  Donna Miller

Phone:  814-774-5666 Ext. 5983

E-mail:  millerd@gsd.k12.pa.us

Office:  Administrative Office

1203 Lake Street

Girard PA  16417

TITLE I PROGRAM

A federally funded program to provide additional instruction for students having difficulty with reading and/or math.  Title I  teachers have specialized training and materials for effective intervention.  The federal government provides funding to the state.

To receive funds each state must submit a plan describing:

  • what all students are expected to know and be able to do
  • the standards of performance that all students are expected to meet
  • ways to measure the school’s progress

The state educational agency (SEA) sends the money to school districts based on the number of families below a set income level.

The local school district identifies eligible schools and distributes Title I resources.

The school’s Title I program is revised each year by administrators, teachers and parents.  A school improvement plan is written.

HOW A TITLE I PROGRAM CAN HELP CHILDREN

Title I schools work to:

  • identify students most in need of educational help (students do not have to meet income standards to qualify)
  • set goals for improvement
  • measure student progress using standards set in the state’s Title I plan
  • develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction
  • involve parents in all aspects of the program

Title I programs generally offer:

  • more teachers and assistants
  • more training for school staff
  • extra time for instruction
  • a variety of teaching methods and materials
  • smaller classes
  • counseling and mentoring

Title I teachers and other staff work closely together and offer parenting skills workshops.

Our school provids Schoolwide Title I services.  This means all students in our school can benefit from the Title I program.  To qualify for Schoolwide Title I services a school must have at least 40 perent of the children that meet certain income guidelines.

Student proress is measured each year by administrators, teachers and parents to ensure all students, including Title I students, are reaching the goals set for improvement.

State performance standards help schools measure progress by comparing yearly assessment of all students.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Participate in your child’s education by:

  • attending school events
  • talking about homework with your child
  • showing your child how homework relates to daily life
  • joining the school’s Parent Teacher Organization

Be aware of your child’s performance by:

  • attending parent-teacher conferences
  • requesting additional meetings, if needed
  • keeping teachers informed about events and issues that may affect your child’s work or behavior


UPCOMING EVENTS

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 4th grade

Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 2nd grade

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 - for 3rd grade

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 - for 1st grade

FAMILY MATH NIGHT

Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 3rd grade

Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 - for 4th grade

Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 - for 2nd grade

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 - for 1st grade
 
Title I Parent Information Meeting - Thursday, September 20, 2012 - Parents and guardians are invited to attend a meeting to review and adjust this year's Parent Involvement Procedure, Parent Involvement Policy and Compact.  Other programs such as Family Math, Family Science, Partnerships with Parents and LOGIC Reading Nights will also be discussed.
 
Title I Phonics Family Night - Monday, December 10, 2012 - Parents/guardians and their      child(ren) in kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade are invited to attend.  We will show you how to help your child(ren) become better readers and spellers.  You will receive some background concering the phonics program that your child(ren) are using.  Every child will be provided with a set of phonics rules and activities that you can use at home.  Pizza will be served following the session and you will have an opportunity to ask questions regarding our reading program.  We will also have door prizes.  Please RSVP to Mrs. Robie in the EVES Office.
 
Title I Parent Training Night - Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - Parents/guardians are invited to come and learn different strategies to help their child learn at home.  "What do the different terms mean?"  "Are things taught differently than when I was in school?"
  These are a couple of the questions Teachers and Administrators will explain.  Mr. Trudnowski and Mrs. Korb will be there to explain EVES curriculum and assessments.  There will be five different "centers" for parents to visit such as:
Fluency - Mrs. Boyce
Vocabulary - Mrs. Coleman
Phonics - Miss Keene
Phonological Awareness - Mrs. Snyder
Comprehension - Mrs. Stark

Remember, this event is for every parent at Elk Valley Elementary School - not just parents of students receiving extra intervention.  This event is for parents/guardians only, no students.  Please RSVP to Mrs. Robie in the EVES office.


Title I End of the Year Information Meeting - Wednesday, May 1, 2013 - Parents/guardians of EVES students are invited to join Mr. Trudnowski and Mrs. Korb in reviewing the 2012 - 2013 school year's events, programs and school wide plan.  After reviewing, they will listen to recommendations for improving these events, programs and school wide plan for the upcoming school year.  This meeting is for parents/guardians only.  Meeting will be held in the EVES SRC (library) from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Please RSVP to Mrs. Robie in the EVES office.
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