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Welcome to the Title I�Annual Meeting�2025-2026

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What is Title I ?

It’s the largest program supporting elementary and secondary education.

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Goals of Title I

Increase academic achievement
Provide direct instructional support to students
Provide professional development for teachers
Promote parent education and involvement

The purpose of Title I is to provide funds to “level the playing field” for students who are at a disadvantage in terms of reaching high levels of achievement due to poverty. Specifically, this program is designed to ensure all children, in particular the lowest achieving children in the highest poverty schools, are given extra advantages to overcome hurdles that exist for them.

Research indicates that students impacted by poverty are more likely to:

encounter instruction by less qualified teachers and educational assistants;
perform poorly on state assessments; and
have lower levels of parental involvement in their education

Title I funding seeks to ensure high quality education for all students, support student achievement, and provide resources to increase parent and family engagement in schools.

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�Which Birdville campuses are Title I?

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�Birdville ISD Title I �Elementary Campuses

Birdville
Alliene Mullendore
Grace E. Hardeman
Holiday Heights
John D. Spicer
West Birdville
Cheney Hills
North Ridge

David E. Smith
Jack C. Binion
Watauga
O.H. Stowe
Foster Village
Academy at C.F. Thomas
Snow Heights
Smithfield

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�Birdville ISD Title I �Middle School Campuses

Haltom
North Richland
Richland
North Oaks
Watauga
North Ridge

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�Birdville ISD Title I �High Schools Campuses

Haltom
Richland
Birdville

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How does being �a Title I campus help us?

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�It gives us money to provide extra opportunities for students and parents.

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How does the district know how much� Title I money our campus should get?

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Smithfield ES Allocation

# Enrolled in 2024-2025	658
# Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch	283
% of Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch	43.01%
Total Campus Allocation	$42,123

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How do we decide where to spend the Title I money?

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#1

Collaborate with parents and staff

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#2

Conduct a comprehensive needs

assessment

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#3

Target student and parent needs

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Smithfield ES Targets

Staff and materials to support quality instruction
Supplemental tutoring
Parental engagement

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Are there a lot of requirements for schools that get �Title I money?

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#1

Provide parents “right to know” notice

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#2

Hire state certified staff

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#3

Maintain documentation

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#4

Detail in the campus improvement plan how Title I funds will be used

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#5

Spend money in ways that meets the purpose of Title I

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#6

Incorporate evidence-based instructional strategies

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#7

Supplement, not supplant, other efforts

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#8

Implement parent and family engagement activities

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Are there special requirements for involving families?

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Parent �& Family Engagement Policy

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#2

School-Parent Compact

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#3

Provide parent engagement activities

Title I campuses have to notify parents of district Title I Parent Education opportunities by posting flyers about classes somewhere in the front of the school. These classes are also sent out through the district communication office.

The campus also has to make sure that all of our activities:

Are in a language that parents can understand
Are flexible in terms of time offered
Help parents understand our curriculum and assessments
Give parents ways to help their child at home

One of the ways that the district has chosen to involve parents in their students’ education is by providing access to ReadyRosie. This program provides educational games and videos for families to watch and do together. If you have a student in Pre-K through 3^rd grade, you should receive an invitation to join ReadyRosie from your child’s teacher. If you have younger siblings at home, there are videos appropriate for them as well. You can access ReadyRosie online and on your mobile device.

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#4

Educate staff on

the value of parent involvement
contributions parents make

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Can You Help?

Get involved
Spread the good news
Stay focused on the targets
Participate in planning and evaluation efforts
Encourage families to complete free and reduced lunch forms

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Any Questions?

Thank you for attending!