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Welcome to Title 1

Informational Parent Meeting

Michele McKendry, Principal

Amy Duncan, Title 1 Learning Coach

Amber Weidinger, Title 1 Learning Coach

August 20, 2025

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Schickler Title 1 Informational Parent Meeting Topics

  • What is Title 1?
  • What does Title 1 do for Schickler students?
  • How are students targeted to receive additional support?
  • How do Title 1 and Parent engagement go together?

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What is Title 1?

  • It is the largest fund of money from the federal government through the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).

  • Money is sent to the state to distribute to districts following formulas provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

  • Allocations are determined by the district’s Census Poverty Count. PLEASE fill out your Free & Reduced Lunch application regardless if you think you’ll qualify.

  • The funds are to be used to provide service to students who are not meeting the school and district’s academic standards.

  • Title 1 Programs are either targeted or school wide. We are school wide.

  • The programs and services MUST be supplemental; the district cannot use the money to pay for its basic obligations.

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What does Title 1 Provide �for Schickler Elementary Students?

  • Title 1 Learning Coaches
  • Breakfast Program
  • Kids’ Street Club
  • Super Summer Success Reading Program
  • Intervention Support for Students
  • Supplemental Educational Services
  • Extended Day School Programs
  • Parent Involvement Funding
  • Professional Development
  • Educational Resources
  • Reading Recovery

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How are students targeted for additional support?

  • Through classroom assessments
    • Reading: F & P Benchmark assessment, Workshop Conferences, NWEA, M-STEP
    • Math: Unit Tests, NWEA, M-STEP
    • Writing: On Demand Prompts

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Once students are identified, what’s next?

  • Teachers plan research-based interventions that provide additional time in a specific area of need
  • Interventions may be provided by classroom teacher, learning coach, or paraprofessional.

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Title 1 and Parent and Family Engagement

  • Parents must be kept informed about:
      • Student progress
      • Curriculum
      • Children’s options

  • Parents must be included in:
      • Decision making
      • Program evaluation and services

  • Parental support offered
      • Workshops
      • Academic home support
      • Answers to questions

Please review the Parent and Family Engagement Plan

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Questions/Comments?

Please take a brochure

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Contact Information:

Amy Duncan, Title 1 Learning Coach

amy.duncan@lapeerschools.org

Amber Weidinger, Title 1 Learning Coach

amber.weidinger@lapeerschools.org

Schickler Elementary

(810) 667-2440

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Your Opinion Matters – Title 1 Meeting

What are we doing well?

What would you like to see us begin to do?

What additional changes or input to our Title 1 program do you have?

Grade level(s) of your child or children:____________________________