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Evaluation of Johnson Middle School’s Title I Program for FY25

Presented by:

Diane Hasling

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What is Title I?

Title I is a federal grant that:

provides supplemental funds to school districts with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
assists with building capacity of parents and teachers; and encourages parents to be involved in their children’s education.

Funds come from the federal government through the state to districts.

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What is the school’s allocation based on? �(How much Title I money do we get and what can we spend it on?)

Title I funds for each school are primarily based on the number of qualifying students counted during FTE week which occurs in early February the previous year.

These federal funds may be spent in three areas and the purchases must be above and beyond what the district/charter is already expected to be purchasing for students and teachers.

The three general areas that funds can be used to support are:

student achievement in the areas the school has identified as needing improvement
professional development (teacher trainings) to help teachers improve their teaching skills in the areas that have been identified as needing support
parent and family engagement activities to provide support and strategies for parents and caregivers to support children at home with areas that may influence child’s academic achievement.

Suggested script:

Title I funds for your child’s school are based on the number of qualifying students enrolled at the school. These numbers are reported to the State in February each year to guide funding for upcoming year.

These federal funds are dedicated to enhancing your child's education in three important areas, going beyond what the school is already expected to provide:

Supporting Your Child's Success: Title I funds can be used to improve your child's achievement in areas where the school needs to grow. This means targeted programs and resources to help your child thrive academically.
Empowering Teachers: Your child's teachers can benefit from professional development opportunities funded by Title I. These trainings help teachers sharpen their skills to better support your child's learning journey.
Strengthening Family Engagement: As a parent or caregiver, you play a crucial role in your child's education. Title I funds can support activities and resources to help you get involved and support your child's learning at home.

By understanding how Title I funds are allocated and participating in decisions about how they are used, you can help ensure that your child receives the support they need to succeed in school and beyond.

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What is the Title I Program Evaluation ?

Ways Title I program is evaluated:

Track student achievement progress: Title I programs regularly assess student academic progress. This helps us provide targeted support where needed.
Measure program impact: We regularly check if Title I programs are working. This ensures resources are used effectively for your child's benefit.
Family involvement: Share your thoughts! Your input helps improve Title I programs to better support all students.
Transparency and communication: Schools should provide transparent information about their Title I program. Look for regular updates and communication from the school or district to stay informed about the impact of Title I funding on your child's education.

Suggested Script: As parents, it's important to understand how the Title I program is evaluated to ensure it's effectively supporting our children's education. We evaluate the Title I program through multiple lenses.

Assessing Student Progress: Title I programs regularly assess your child's academic progress. These assessments help identify areas of strength and areas needing improvement, guiding the allocation of resources for targeted support.
Measure Program Impact: Schools evaluate the effectiveness of Title I programs by tracking various indicators. This ongoing monitoring ensures that resources are being used efficiently to benefit your child and others.
Family Involvement: Your input is valuable! Title I evaluations often include opportunities for parent feedback through surveys, meetings, and involvement in decision-making processes. Your thoughts help shape the program to better meet the needs of all students.

4. Transparency and Communication: Schools should provide transparent information about Title I program. Look for regular updates and communication to see how it's helping your child succeed.

During this meeting we will be sharing information on our Title I program for this school year, with the hopes that you will share your thoughts to help us make informed decisions for the upcoming school year.

By understanding how Title I programs are evaluated and actively participating in the process, you can help ensure that your child receives the best possible support to succeed academically.

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SIP Focus area 1: ELA

Spent a total of $91,723

AVID Binders, student planners, other general supplies: $15,723 (also supports science and math)
Beanstack license: $800
Literacy Coach Salary: $45,000
Guidance Counselor: $30,000
Science Literacy Night $200 (also supports science)

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Progress Monitoring Data for ELA

Percentages listed in the table below represent the percentage of students who score a level 3, 4, or 5 on the English Language Arts statewide assessment.

	7^th Grade	8^th Grade	Students with Disabilities	English Language Learners	Black / African American
Goal:	48% 🡪 53%	53% 🡪 58%	29% 🡪 41%	9% 🡪 41%	24% 🡪 41%
Actual:	49%	52%	20%	6%	37%

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SIP Focus area 2: Math�

Spent a total of $78,029

Math Interventionist salary: $35,000
Interactive spiral notebooks: $1,100
Math materials and manipulatives: $4,529
Guidance counselor salary: $30,000 (supports all focus areas)
Tutoring program - $7,000 (supports all academic areas)
Math Family Night - $400

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Progress Monitoring Data for Math

Percentages listed in the table below represent the percentage of students who score a level 3, 4, or 5 on the Mathematics statewide assessment.

	7^th Grade	8^th Grade	Students with Disabilities	English Language Learners	Black / African American
Goal:	54% 🡪 60%	36% 🡪 41%	28% 🡪 41%	21% 🡪 41%	43% 🡪 48%
Actual:	50%	42%	20%	21%	37%

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SIP Focus area 3: Science�

Spent a total of: $112,373

Instructional coach salary: $55,000
AVID binders, planners, school supplies: $15,723 (supports all academic areas)
Quizizz, Gimkit subscription - $4450 (supports all academic areas)
Guidance counselor: $30,000 (supports all focus areas)
Tutoring program - $7,000 (also supports Math and ELA)
Science Literacy Night - $200 (also supports ELA)

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Progress Monitoring Data for Science

Percentages listed in the table below represent the percentage of students who score a level 3, 4, or 5 on the Science statewide assessment.

	8^th Grade Overall Scores	Students with Disabilities	English Language Learners	Black / African American
Goal:	48% 🡪 53%	22% 🡪 41%	13% 🡪 41%	21% 🡪 41%
Actual:	45%	9%	0%	28%

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SIP Focus area 4: Positive School Culture�

Spent a total of: $125,771

Guidance counselor: $30,000 (supports all focus areas)
Tutoring program - $7,000 (also supports Math and ELA)
Securly Pass / E-Hall Pass: $2,300
Printing: $936
Professional development books for teachers: $1,000
Promethean Boards for classrooms: $84,000
Launchpad Apps parent training: $630
Incoming 7^th grade family night: $725
8^th grade transition to high school family night: $180

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Progress Monitoring Data for Positive School Culture

Based on the YouthTruth student survey in 2024, we will increase student perception of student engagement from 18% to 43% to be aligned with the state.

***There is a new student survey this year and this question was not asked.

Students absent 10% or more school days:

7th grade students absent 10% or more school days will decrease from 76 students to 50 students.

8th grade students absent 10% or more school days will decrease from 55 students to 35 students.

***This data will not be available until early next year.

Students with referrals:

In October 2024, the number of referrals will decrease from 228 to 200. – Actual: 178

In December 2024, the number of referrals will decrease from 201 to 175. – Actual: 142

In February 2025, the number of referrals will decrease from 183 to 160. – Actual: 204

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Summer Title I Plans�(We also saved some of our Title I funds to support the Title I program in �June 2025)

Total Held for Summer Plans: $40,000

Math Interventionists for Summer School
Comprehensive Needs Assessment Team meetings in June
Conferences: Model Schools, ECTAC, AVID, Secondary Regional Literacy Institute

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As a Valued Member (Stakeholder) of this school - We Need You…

to be part of our decision-making activities by completing the survey for this presentation. We use all input to determine our focus areas.
to tell us what you want us to spend next year’s Title I funds on that will support learning at our school.
to let us know we are doing that is working and what you feel we need to update, get rid of, or create new.
to be an active part of our school family.

All input is reviewed and considered by the Comprehensive Needs Assessment Team.