Title I Plan 2013-2014

What Is Title I?Federally funded program based upon

percentage of free and reduced lunch students (80.88%)

Provides supplemental instruction in reading or math to help students achieve success with Common Core State Standards in order for our students to be college and career ready

Collaborative in-class model provides small group and one-on-one instruction

How Do Title I Paraprofessionals Support Instruction?

Model fluent reading and think-aloud strategies while reading to students

Listen to students read aloudShare nursery rhymes/age appropriate

poems, have students identify rhymesPractice blending/segmentingUse rubber stamps, picture cards and other

materials to foster phonemic awarenessPlay age appropriate reading gamesConduct speed drills with flash cards or

wrap-ups

More Paraprofessional Support:Guide students in Edmark software or print lessonsPractice activities in the Month-by-Month phonics

seriesConduct sight word drillsHelp students edit and revise writingGuide students in creating graphic organizers for

content-area readingProvide supplemental activities with math

manipulativesPractice Touch Math techniquesSupervise students while the teacher meets with

individuals or small groups for reteaching, remediation or assessment.

How Will Student Progress Be Monitored?

FAIROn-going progress monitoring formsFast ForWordREAD 180 progress reportsSRISTAR testsSuccessful completion of class workTeacher/staff observationsBenchmark Testing

How is Title I Coordinated With Other School Programs?

No student may be excluded based upon class assignment or participation in other programs.

ESL students may receive extra help in developing language skills and vocabulary.

ESE students will receive appropriate instruction based upon individual needs.

Cooperative planning between ESL, ESE and Title I staff will target specific areas for supplemental instruction.

How Does the Title I Program Support the School Improvement Plan?

Provides instruction in the five major components of reading competency

Provides non-fiction reading materials at the appropriate reading level

Provides a variety of resources to teach writing skills

Sponsors a comprehensive parent involvement program

What About Parent Involvement?The Title I staff will include a Family School

LiaisonA parent resource room is available for parents to

check out materials for home use.Monthly activity packets will be sent home to

encourage meaningful parent/child interactions.Math, Science and Reading workshops will be

coordinated for parents of all students.FCAT nights will be offered for third through fifth

grade parents.

What Opportunities Are Available for Staff Development?

CHAMPS/Positive Behavior Support

Technology/Common CoreThinking MapsTEAMCurriculum Writing Teams

What Help Is Available to Students After School Hours?After school Academic Assistance

How Will Title I Funds Be Spent?Eighty percent of Title I funds are

allocated to salaries. One percent of funds spent on parent

involvement activities.Ten percent of funds are spent on staff

development and writing teams.Materials and supplies purchased with

Title I funds must support scientifically research based programs and materials

In Conclusion…

The goal of the Title I program is to provide meaningful learning opportunities to students who need extra support so every child can experience success at school.