Annual Title I Parent Meeting�2025-2026�Stories Creek Elementary�August 14, 2025

To sign in - please be sure to sign on paper sign in sheet in the lobby

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Administrative Team

Principal

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Ashley Warren

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Assistant Principal

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Jeff Minton

Why are we here?

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015, requires that each Title I School hold an Annual Meeting for parents/families/community members for the purpose of:

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• Informing you of your school’s participation in Title I services

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• Explaining the requirements of Title I, Part A

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• Explaining your rights as parents to be informed and engaged

Meeting Overview

• What is a Title I school?
• How do Title I funds support learning in our school?
• What is the Parent & Family Engagement set-aside?
• What is the School Parent and Family Engagement Policy?
• What is the School Improvement Plan (SIP)?
• What is the School-Parent Compact?
• How can I support my child’s learning at home and school?
• How will I be notified if my child is taught by a teacher who is not deemed to be qualified by teacher licensing standards in the North Carolina ESSA Accountability Plan?
• How will I stay informed of my child’s academic progress?

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What is a Title I school?

Title I is the largest federally funded educational program. A Title I school is a school receiving federal funds for students. The basic principle of Title I is that schools with large concentrations of low-income students receive supplemental funds to meet students’ educational goals.

What does it mean to be a Title I School?

• Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for the following:
• Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help students meet the state’s challenging content standards.
• Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies
• Conducting parent and family engagement meetings/trainings/activities
• Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly-Qualified Teachers

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• Being a Title I school also means encouraging ongoing parent and family engagement and advocating for parents’ rights

• Professional Development for teachers
• Mentoring Programs
• Beginning Teacher Support
• Digital Academic Platforms
• Parent Involvement Events
• Interpreter/translator
• Supplies and materials (books, technology)
• Additional Teacher Assistants

How are Title I funds used

in our school?

• Any Local Education Agency (LEA) or school district with a Title I Allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of the Title I allocation for parent and family engagement.

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• Of that 1%, 10% may be reserved at the LEA/district level for system-wide initiatives related to parent and family engagement. The remaining 90% must be allocated to all Title I schools in the district. In PCS, each Title I school receives its portion of the 90% to implement school-level parent and family engagement activities and events

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• Title I parents have the right to provide input into decisions regarding how this money is spent. This process is completed through the School Improvement Team (SIT)

What is the Parent & Family Engagement set-aside?

Parent and Family Engagement Allocation

Currently, Stories Creek has monies set aside for parent and family engagement.

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• Schoolwide events like Literacy Night and STEM Night
• Meals during events
• Postage supplies and materials
• Premium technology and software

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• This policy addresses how the school will implement the parent and family engagement requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Components include the following:

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• How parents can be engaged in decision-making and activities
• How parent and family engagement funds are being used
• How information and training will be provided to parents
• How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for strong parent and family engagement

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• Parents of students at Title I schools have the right to be engaged in the development of the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy

What is the School’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy?

What is the School Improvement Plan/NCStar Plan?

• The School Improvement Plan (SIP) is created in an online platform called NCStar and includes:

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• A Comprehensive Needs Assessment
• Goals and Strategies to Address Academic Needs of Students
• Professional Development Needs
• Coordination of Resources and Comprehensive Budget
• The School’s Parent and Family Engagement Goals

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• Parents of students at Title I schools have the right to be engaged in the development of this plan:

www.indistar.org

• User Name: GuestS17054
• Password: GuestS17054

What is the School Compact?

• The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent/family, and the student, to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement

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• Parents and families of students in Title I schools have the right to be involved in the revision/review of the School Compact.

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• This year we will create a Stories Creek specific School Compact, Prior to the creation of our school compact, we will continue to use the district compact we have previously used.

We are seeking some additional parent leaders to serve on school improvement team and our parent advisory council. If interested, please contact Mrs. Warren to let her know your interest.

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Who are the parent leaders

at my school?

• Join or attend the School Improvement Team/School Leadership Team – a schedule of meetings will be included in the weekly reminders.

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• Attend all parent & family engagement events and parent/teacher conferences.

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• Volunteer to contact other parents/families regarding important school information:
• Example- 100% registration & compact completion
• Events occurring at your child’s school
• Opportunities to participate in/support school activities

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• Please call/email Ashley Warren to learn about volunteer opportunities

How can I support my child’s learning at home and school?

Parent Right to Know: Teacher Qualifications

• Title I parents and families have the right to request the qualifications of their child’s teachers
• “Parent Right To Know Letter” sent home at the beginning of each school year.
• Parents also have the right to know if teacher assistants provide services to your child and, if so, their qualifications.
• Parents and families are notified if teachers do not meet ESSA’s requirements for Highly-Qualified via a letter that will be sent home once a quarter
• Parents may request information on teacher qualifications in writing

Parent Right to Know: Testing Information

• Title I parents and families have the right to request and be provided with information regarding any state or local educational agency policy regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by the state or local education agency.
• Additional information about testing can be found on the PCS Website:
• pcsnc.org/page/testing

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How am I informed about �my child’s progress?

Phone, Email, Parent Portal, Progress Reports and Report Cards

Have questions/suggestions? �Go to this Feedback Survey Link