Annual Title I �Parent and Family Engagement �Meeting��October 5, 2021

Lanier County Schools

2021-2022

Why are we here?

The Every Student Succeeds Act requires that all Title I Schools hold an Annual Meeting of Title I families for the purpose of…

• Informing you of your school’s participation in Title I.
• Informing you of school-wide status and school designation.
• Explaining the requirements of Title I.
• Explaining your rights as parents/families to be involved.

What is Title I?

• Purpose – provides supplemental funding to support educators in improving the academic achievement of students who are economically and educationally disadvantaged.
• Eligibility – schools rank students need using multiple criteria and then provide support/services based on need.
• Participation - Schools are considered “School-wide” so any students in need are eligible for support/services.

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All schools in Lanier County are

School-wide Title I Program schools.

Additional Information

Title I funds are provided to help support and provide every student with equal opportunities to a great education. Other programs that are considered for support through federal funds include:

• Migrant Education Program (MEP)
• Homeless
• Neglected & Delinquent (currently no N&D facilities)
• Private Schools (currently no participating private schools)
• Special Education

Consolidation of Federal Funds

• Initial Title I-A Allocation is $627,317
• Title II-A - $82,659 Improving Teacher & Leader Quality
• Title IV-A - $50,771 Student Support & Academic Enrichment
• All Title II-A & Title IV-A funds are transferred into Title I-A.
• Total Title I-A Funds after transfers - $760,747
• Roughly 4% of the LCS budget!

Consolidated Funding

• This process allows us to pull funds from various sources together for the purpose of making it easier to expend funds in a more efficient manner without certain regulatory requirements.
• It allows schools to focus more on following their plans for improvement.
• All Title I-A school funds are consolidated with state and local funds.

How Does Lanier County �Spend Title I Money?

The District Comprehensive Needs Assessment process in the spring surveyed parents about how funds should be spent…which informed the district’s budgeting

• Personnel
• Intervention Programs & Services
• Instructional Supplies
• Technology
• Parent & Family Engagement (1% of the Title I Budget)
• Parent & Family Engagement District Coordinator
• Parent & Family Engagement Resource Center
• Parent & Family Engagement Activities

School Improvement Plans�School-wide Plans

The SIPs include:

• A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data
• Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students
• Professional Development Needs
• Coordination of Resources/Comprehensive Budget
• Parent and Family Engagement Policy

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Title I parents, families, and community members have the right to be involved in the development of these plans. Opportunities for input are available to all stakeholders throughout the year.

District Improvement Plan Goals

Goal 1

The district shall increase its overall CCRPI score by 3% of the gap.

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Goal 2

The district will increase overall climate rating by 3% of the gap.

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Lanier County Primary School

School Improvement Plan Goals

Goal 1

The district shall increase its overall CCRPI score by 3% of the gap.

Goal 2

The district will increase overall climate rating by 3% of the gap.

Accountability

• CCRPI
• State School Report Card

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LCPS Curriculum, Grading, �& Assessments

• Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Reading/ELA & Math
• Summative Assessments (Tests) 60%
• Formative Assessments (Daily) 40%
• Science & Social Studies
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
• Universal Screenings
• STAR Early Literacy
• STAR Reading
• STAR Math
• GKIDS
• Promotion Criteria
• Title Pull Out Classes

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Lanier County Elementary School

School Improvement Plan Goals

Goal 1

The district shall increase its overall CCRPI score by 3% of the gap.

Goal 2

The district will increase overall climate rating by 3% of the gap.

Accountability

• CCRPI
• State School Report Card

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LCES Curriculum, Grading, �& Assessments

• Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Reading/ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies
• Summative Assessments (Tests) 60%
• Formative Assessments (Daily) 40%
• Universal Screenings
• STAR Reading
• STAR Math
• Georgia Milestones Assessments System
• Promotion Criteria

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Lanier County Middle School

School Improvement Plan Goals

Goal 1

The district shall increase its overall CCRPI score by 3% of the gap.

Goal 2

The district will increase overall climate rating by 3% of the gap.

Accountability

• CCRPI
• State School Report Card

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LCMS Curriculum, Grading, �& Assessments

• Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Reading/ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies
• Summative Assessments (Tests/Projects) 60%
• Formative Assessments (Daily) 40%
• Universal Screenings
• STAR Reading
• STAR Math
• Georgia Milestones Assessments System
• Promotion Criteria

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Lanier County High School

School Improvement Plan Goals

Goal 1

The district shall increase its overall CCRPI score by 3% of the gap.

Goal 2

The district will increase overall climate rating by 3% of the gap.

Accountability

• CCRPI
• State School Report Card

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LCHS Curriculum, Grading, �& Assessments

• Georgia Standards of Excellence
• Grading
• Summative Assessments/Projects 50%
• Formative (Daily) Assessments 30%
• EOC/Final Exam 20%
• Universal Screening
• Growth Measure
• Georgia Milestones Assessments System
• End of Course Assessments
• GPA
• Promotion Criteria
• Graduation Requirements
• GHSA Eligibility

Parent and Family Engagement

Parent and Family Engagement Policy/Plan

• Families are invited to participate in the development of policies/plans for Parent and Family Engagement for the district and school.
• Lanier County develops a Combined District & School Parent and Family Engagement Policy since there is only one school per grade span.
• Annual meetings are held throughout the year with parents and families.
• Parent and Family workshops, training sessions, and activities are held throughout the year.

Parent and Family Engagement

School-Parent-Student Compact

• The Compact is a commitment from the school, parent, and student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement.
• The Compact is jointly developed by parents, teachers, staff, and students.
• Input is gathered throughout the year at Parent and Family Engagement Meetings.
• The Compact is updated annually.

Parent and Family Engagement

Opportunities To Get Involved

• PFE Annual Title I meeting
• Open House
• School Improvement Team meetings
• PFE Team meetings
• Curriculum Night
• Literacy Night
• Classroom/Schoolwide activities: Book Fair, Field Day, PBIS Reward Days, Reading Events, Science Fair
• Parent Teacher Conferences

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Parent and Family Engagement

Information Resources for Parents

• Parent & Family Engagement District Coordinator
• Assist and support parents and families
• Coordinates PFE events
• Parent Resource Room: located at LCPS
• Parent Resource Table: lobby of each school

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Parents’ Right to Know

Professional Qualifications

• In compliance with ESSA requirements, the Lanier County School district notifies parents at the beginning of the school year of their right to know the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals.

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20 Day Notifications

• Parents must also be notified if their child has been taught for 4 consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet applicable state or and/or local certification or licensure requirements.

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All teachers in Lanier County are Professionally Qualified.

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English Learners

• In compliance with ESSA, the Lanier County School district notifies parents of participating English Learners (ELs) of their child’s eligibility for federally funded supplemental language support programs. This notice also allows parents to waive participation in the Title funded services.

Complaint Procedures

Grounds for Complaint:

• Any individual, organization, or agency may file a complaint with Lanier County Schools if that individual, organization, or agency believes and alleges a violation of federal statute or regulation that applies to a program under ESSA guidelines.
• The complaint must allege a violation occurred not more than one year prior to the date the complaint is received, unless a longer period is reasonable because the violation is considered systemic or ongoing.
• Guidance for filing a complaint can be found on the GaDOE website or Lanier County School District website.

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District Contacts

Associate Superintendent for Federal Programs

Gene Culpepper

(229) 482-3966

gene.culpepper@lanier.k12.ga.us

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Administrative Assistant for Federal Programs

Jill Braddy

(229) 482-3966

jill.braddy@lanier.k12.ga.us

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Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator

Cheryl Powell

(229) 482-3870

cheryl.powell@lanier.k12.ga.us

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Homeless Liaison

Cheryl Powell

(229) 482-3870

cheryl.powell@lanier.k12.ga.us

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School Contacts

Lanier County Primary School

Lynn Vickers, Principal

(229) 482-3580

lynn.vickers@lanier.k12.ga.us

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Lanier County Elementary School

Ryan Branch, Principal

(229) 482-3870

ryan.branch@lanier.k12.ga.us

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Lanier County Middle School

Kelly Newsome, Principal

(229) 482-8247

kelly.newsome@lanier.k12.ga.us

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Lanier County High School

Reada Hamm, Principal

(229) 482-3868

reada.hamm@lanier.k12.ga.us

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