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�Evaluation of Christa McAuliffe Elementary School’s Title I Program for FY25

Presented by:

Josena Marshall, Title I Resource Teacher and Victoria Finsted, Principal

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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?)�483,114.00

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.

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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.

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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.

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. 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.

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SIP Focus area 1: Students with Disabilities (SWD) will increase proficiency from 35% to 45% in ELA and 32% to 42% in Math.

Spent a total of $417,987.33

1/2 of the reading coach’s salary, 1 Title I teacher, and 7 instructional assistants . (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Materials and supplies for teachers to use in the classroom, printing, copy paper etc. (supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Substitutes for teachers to collaborate with the reading coach (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
After school tutoring (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
Subscriptions to Lexia for all students and Accelerated Reading for grades 2-4 (supporting multiple areas of focus.)

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SIP Focus area 2: English Language Learners (ELL) will increase proficiency from 39% to 49% in ELA and 39% to 49% in Math.

Spent a total of $417,987.33

1/2 of the reading coach’s salary, 1 Title I teacher, and 7 instructional assistants . (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Materials and supplies for teachers to use in the classroom, printing, copy paper etc. (supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Substitutes for teachers to collaborate with the reading coach (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
After school tutoring (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
Subscriptions to Lexia for all students and Accelerated Reading for grades 2-4 (supporting multiple areas of focus.)

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SIP Focus area 3: ELA Proficiency from 59% to 65%

Spent a total of $444,987.33

1/2 of the reading coach’s salary, 1 Title I teacher, and 7 instructional assistants . (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Materials and supplies for teachers to use in the classroom, printing, copy paper etc. (supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Substitutes for teachers to collaborate with the reading coach (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
After school tutoring (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
Subscriptions to Lexia for all students and Accelerated Reading for grades 2-4 (supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Two modern classrooms, tech supplies including headphones for each student. (supporting multiple areas of focus.)

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Progress Monitoring Data for ELA Proficiency from 59% to 65%

Kinder -2nd

3^rd – 5th

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SIP Focus area 4: Math Proficiency from 53% to 60%

Spent a total of $396,989.89

1 Title I teacher, and 7 instructional assistants . (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Materials and supplies for teachers to use in the classroom, printing, copy paper etc. (supporting multiple areas of focus.)
After school tutoring (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
Two modern classrooms, tech supplies including headphones for each student. (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).

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Progress Monitoring Data for Math Proficiency from 53% to 60%

Kinder – 2nd

3^rd – 6^th

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SIP Focus area 5: RAISE, K-2 will achieve 65% proficiency and 3-5 will achieve 65% proficiency.

Spent a total of $444,987.33

1/2 of the reading coach’s salary, 1 Title I teacher, and 7 instructional assistants . (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Materials and supplies for teachers to use in the classroom, printing, copy paper etc. (Supporting multiple areas of focus.)
Substitutes for teachers to collaborate with the reading coach (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
After school tutoring (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).
Subscriptions to Lexia for all students and Accelerated Reading for grades 2-4 (Supporting multiple areas of focus.).
Two modern classrooms, tech supplies including headphones for each student. (Supporting multiple areas of focus.).

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Progress Monitoring Data for ELA Proficiency from 59% to 65%

Kinder -2nd

3^rd – 5th

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SIP Focus area 6: �5^th grade Science Proficiency from 55% to 65%

Spent a total of $8,698.67

Materials and supplies for teachers to use in the classroom, printing, copy paper etc. (Supporting multiple areas of focus.)
After school tutoring (Salary is supporting multiple areas of focus.).

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Progress Monitoring Data for 5^th grade Science Proficiency from 55% to 65%

Coming summer 2025.

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SIP Focus area 7: Positive Learning Environment, decrease physical aggression one-sided and willful disobedience by 5%.

Spent a total of $183.00

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Parent and Family Engagement �

Spent a total of $4,929.23

1^st Math Night $548.52 2^nd Math Night $535.29 3^rd Math Night $688.75 4^th STEM Night $436.29 5^th Science Night $502.00 6^th Subject Focus Night $302.00	Kindergarten Round up $231.00 Pre-K Muffins with Mom $210.00 How the Brain Effects Emotions $183.76 Cyber Safety $0.00 Misc items to be used for all family nights such as STEM kits, paper copies, markers and activity buzzers $1,291.62

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Technology�(This money is in addition to any technology the district may provide to schools and is used to increase success in the areas in need the school identified.)

Technology purchases: $43,507.93 to include:

Two modern classrooms
Headphones
Printer ink etc

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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 2024)

Total Held for Summer Plans: $41,895.29

Taking 13 teachers and 2 Admin to “Get Your Teach On” in Dallas Texas
Summer Comprehensive Needs Assessment team, 1 teacher and 1 Assistant Principal
UFLI phonics training 2 Primary teachers and 1 Assistant Principal

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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.
Share your thoughts Link: https://forms.gle/MTBsYvhxRFQ7Qfr4A

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