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What is Title I? Contact Susan Herzig, Title 1 Contact, for information. Title I is a federally funded program available to select schools, based on the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch. Title I funds are supplemental to district funds given to schools and are to be used to increase student achievement. In Pinellas County, Title I serves all students and families in eligible public elementary schools through schoolwide programs that provide additional instructional staff and other resources. Title I also allocates funds to provide equitable services for eligible elementary students and their families in identified non-public schools in the district. For a complete list of Pinellas County schools served by Title I, visit www.pcsb.org. Seventy-Fourth Street Elementary supports the Title I requirements below: *develop jointly with parents a written Parent Involvement Policy. *hold an annual meeting to inform parents of the school’s participation in the Title I program and their rights to be involved in the school, and about the requirements of Title I. *jointly develop with parents a school-parent compact. The compact must state how parents, the entire school staff and students will share in the responsibility for improved student achievement and must be discussed during a parent/teacher conference. *provide staff training on parent involvement. *provide training and materials to help parents work with their children. *provide timely information to parents about the Title I program. *provide (if requested) an opportunity for regular meetings to allow parents to participate (as appropriate) in decisions about their child’s education and respond to suggestions. *offer flexible meeting times. *ensure that information sent to parents is in a format and language, to the extent practicable, that parents can understand. *coordinate with other agencies/programs. School Parental Involvement Plan View Parent Involvement Plan. Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring— A) that parents play an integral role in assisting their children’s learning. (B) that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s education at school. (C) that parents are full partners in their children’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their children. Click the above File and view the entire Parent Involvment Plan. Title I Funds are used for: *Highly qualified teaching partners serving students over and above regular classroom instruction. *Other staff members paid by Title I: Technology specialist to support the use of instructional technology. *Special reading and math programs: Great Leaps. * Books and supplies for students and families. *School and parent newsletters, such as Home & School Connection, Building Readers and Early Years. *Parent education. *Agendas for communication between school and home. *Family and community liaison. Family Involvement Opportunities . Meet the Teacher • Kindergarten Transition Open House • Annual Meeting/Open House • Doughnuts for Dad • Third-grade promotion information. • Math Game Night Reading Under the Stars • Family Fun Night • PTA Meetings, SAC Meetings: • Parent/teacher conferences, Fall & Spring. • Muffins for Mom • Volunteering at school and home • School-Parent-Student Compact • Meetings to explain state standards, school curriculum, assessments and student expectations. Family involvement opportunities are offered to all families and students in our school. For more information about Title I or how to be involved, please call the schoolwide contact for Title 1, Susan Herzig, (727) 893-2120. Schools/Families/Community Partnerships The Partnership Center The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a school team made up of the principal, school staff members, parents and community members. Each school must have a SAC. Its role is to plan for and promote highest student achievement in the school. Each year the SACs in Title I schools review and offer input into their individual school improvement plans, school parent involvement policies, parent-student-school compacts for learning and how funds are used to support highest student achievement. Our SAC meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. The District Advisory Council (DAC) is a district team made up of the Title I family education specialist, the schoolwide instructional coach and parent representatives from each Title I school, and other Title I and district personnel. Its role is to plan for and promote highest student achievement for students in the Title I schools. Each year the DAC works to review and offer input into the District Parent Involvement Policy and the Annual Title I Parent Survey. The group is kept informed about the Title I program at the district, state and national levels. It also participates in workshops that will support the learning of students at home. DAC members share this information with their individual school staffs and families. DAC meets three times a year from 10-11:30 a.m. at various school district sites. To learn more about SAC or DAC, contact the schoolwide Title 1 Person, Susan Herzig. (727) 893 - 2120 Community & State Partnerships *Pinellas County Schools Family & Multicultural Resource Center Free parent literature. Books & videos available for check out at 2499 25th St. S., St. Petersburg, Fl. 33712. Call 323-6627. *Tampa Bay Cares Call 2-1-1 to find help or give help in the community. Available 24 hours/7 days a week, free of charge. www.211TAMPBAY.ORG * Parent Information & Resource Centers State PIRCs. Services available to all parents. www.fndfl.org Read Title I District & School Plans and Policies View District Parent Involvement Plan 2011-2012 Title I policies and plans outline the funding of programs, materials and services Title I will provide to the children and families in the Title I schools. Along with SAC and DAC members, all family and community members are invited to read our School Improvement Plan, the District Parent Involvement Policy, Pinellas County’s 5-Year Plan for Title I and the 08-09 Title I Part A Plan. These plans are available in our front office. A translator can be provided upon request. The Title I District Parent Involvement Policy is also available online at www.pcsb.org under Title I Schools. The district’s and schools’ Parent Involvement Policies will be reviewed in the spring. If you would like to offer input into the School Improvement Plan, the School Parent Involvement Policy, the Title I District Parent Involvement Policy or any of the Title I plans, please contact the schoolwide Title 1 person for this school, Susan Herzig, (727) 893 – 2120. The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida Carol J. Cook, Chairperson Robin L. Wickle, vice chairperson Janet R. Clark Terry Krassner Peggy L. O'shea Linda S. Lerner Lew Williams Superintendent of Schools Dr. John M. Stewart, Interim Superintendent The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability in any of its programs, services or activities. 301 Fourth St. SW, P.O. Box 2942, Largo, FL 33779-2942 How Can Parents Help? Participating in your child's education increases his/her achievement. There are many different ways that you can stay involved. You Can: * work with your child at home. * attend parent teacher conferences and keep teachers informed about home events that might affect your child at school. * join PTA and/or SAC * attend school events and parent workshops. * serve as a school volunteer. When parents are our partners in the educational process, all children benefit!