Title I ProgramThe School District of Escambia County

Title I ProgramThe School District of Escambia County

Marcia Nowlin,Title I DirectorMarcia Nowlin,Title I Director

In 1965, Congress passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to provide financial assistance to local school districts providing programs for students who need extra help in order to do well in school, and who live in areas having high concentrations of students from low-income families.

In 1965, Congress passed the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to provide financial assistance to local school districts providing programs for students who need extra help in order to do well in school, and who live in areas having high concentrations of students from low-income families.

The 2001 Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was the most sweeping reform since the enactment in 1965. The No child Left Behind Act of 2001 embodies the four principles of President George W. Bush’s Education reform plan:

The 2001 Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was the most sweeping reform since the enactment in 1965. The No child Left Behind Act of 2001 embodies the four principles of President George W. Bush’s Education reform plan:

• Stronger accountability for results• Expanded flexibility and local control• Expanded options for parents• Emphasis on proven teaching methods

Title I continues to be the largest program providing federal aid to education. This new, No Child Left Behind, program provides varied opportunities for school districts and communities to implement school reforms and to insure a quality education for all eligible students.

Title I continues to be the largest program providing federal aid to education. This new, No Child Left Behind, program provides varied opportunities for school districts and communities to implement school reforms and to insure a quality education for all eligible students.

Our Goal:To improve the teaching and learning of children in high-poverty schools and continue the focus on parental involvement. In order to accomplish this goal, Title I supports new roles for school districts, states, and the federal government. Schools will decide themselves on how to allocate Title resources. District s will play a new critical role through providing consultation, coordination, and highly qualified professional development.

Our Goal:To improve the teaching and learning of children in high-poverty schools and continue the focus on parental involvement. In order to accomplish this goal, Title I supports new roles for school districts, states, and the federal government. Schools will decide themselves on how to allocate Title resources. District s will play a new critical role through providing consultation, coordination, and highly qualified professional development.

Escambia County Title I Elementary Schools

Escambia County Title I Elementary Schools

BellviewBrentwoodCarver/CenturyEdgewaterEnsleyHallmark

BellviewBrentwoodCarver/CenturyEdgewaterEnsleyHallmark

Sherwood Spencer BibbsWarringtonC. A. WeisWest PensacolaYniestra

Sherwood Spencer BibbsWarringtonC. A. WeisWest PensacolaYniestra

Holm Lincoln ParkMontclairNavy Point OakcrestSemmes

Escambia County Title IPrekindergarten CentersEscambia County Title IPrekindergarten Centers

Henry McMillan Learning Center Sidney Nelson Learning Center

Henry McMillan Learning Center Sidney Nelson Learning Center

Escambia County Title I Middle Schools

Escambia County Title I Middle Schools

Carver/Century K-8WarringtonWoodham

Carver/Century K-8WarringtonWoodham

Escambia County Title I Special CentersEscambia County Title I Special Centers

Jacqueline Harris Preparatory AcademyJacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy

Escambia County Charter SchoolEscambia County Charter School

A. V. ClubbsSid Nelson CyesisE-SEAL

A. V. ClubbsSid Nelson CyesisE-SEAL

Lakeview CenterEscambia WestgateO.A.S.I.S.

Lakeview CenterEscambia WestgateO.A.S.I.S.

Private SchoolsPrivate Schools

Little FlowerSacred Heart CathedralSt. John’s

Little FlowerSacred Heart CathedralSt. John’s

St. Michael’sRedeemer LutheranS. L. Jones Academy

St. Michael’sRedeemer LutheranS. L. Jones Academy

The Title I Program in Escambia County is more than schools and centers. It includes a number of other coordinated projects and services.

The Title I Program in Escambia County is more than schools and centers. It includes a number of other coordinated projects and services.

Wee Read is an early literacy program that provides professional staff development, parent training and child assessment in targeted child care centers. Knowledge of the following pre-reading skills is the core of the program:

Wee Read is an early literacy program that provides professional staff development, parent training and child assessment in targeted child care centers. Knowledge of the following pre-reading skills is the core of the program:

Wee Read Early Literacy ProgramWee Read Early Literacy Program

• Oral Language • General Knowledge• Print Awareness

• Oral Language • General Knowledge• Print Awareness

• Alphabet Knowledge• Phonological Awareness• Pre writing

• Alphabet Knowledge• Phonological Awareness• Pre writing

F.R.A.M.E. is a home visitor program that uses Parents As Teachers Born To Learn Curriculum and a Family Literacy Program that brings together adult/parents and their young children in a school setting. Components include:

F.R.A.M.E. is a home visitor program that uses Parents As Teachers Born To Learn Curriculum and a Family Literacy Program that brings together adult/parents and their young children in a school setting. Components include:

F.R.A.M.E. Family Literacy ProgramF.R.A.M.E. Family Literacy Program

Home VisitorsRegistered NurseSchool Social WorkerInteractive Literacy Activities

Home VisitorsRegistered NurseSchool Social WorkerInteractive Literacy Activities

Family Activities BusParent Group MeetingsMonthly Family NightsAdult Literacy GED/ELLFamily Field Trips

Family Activities BusParent Group MeetingsMonthly Family NightsAdult Literacy GED/ELLFamily Field Trips

Title I Instructional Technology includes:Title I Instructional Technology includes:

Instructional TechnologyInstructional Technology

• Technology Trouble Shooting• Professional Development• Modeling• Planning and Consultation• Supplemental Support• Equipment Inventory

• Technology Trouble Shooting• Professional Development• Modeling• Planning and Consultation• Supplemental Support• Equipment Inventory

Works with school personnel, local chambers of commerce and employers of seasonal and temporary farm and fishing workers to identify migrant families in Escambia County.

Works with school personnel, local chambers of commerce and employers of seasonal and temporary farm and fishing workers to identify migrant families in Escambia County.

Migrant EducationMigrant Education

• Migrant education program for parents• Assistance meeting basis needs• Interpretation/Translation services• Referral services

• Migrant education program for parents• Assistance meeting basis needs• Interpretation/Translation services• Referral services

The Child Assessment Screening and Evaluation Team provides services for children who participate in childcare programs funded through the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. The team of teachers, a Behavior Specialist and an Inclusion Specialist support early learning centers and child care homes through:

The Child Assessment Screening and Evaluation Team provides services for children who participate in childcare programs funded through the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. The team of teachers, a Behavior Specialist and an Inclusion Specialist support early learning centers and child care homes through:

CASECASE

o Child Screening & Assessmento Inclusion Supporto Child Behavior Supporto Provider Training

o Child Screening & Assessmento Inclusion Supporto Child Behavior Supporto Provider Training

The ProSupport Team provides Accreditation Support and Training for childcare programs funded through the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. The team of teachers, a teacher assistant and clerk provide early learning centers and child care homes:

The ProSupport Team provides Accreditation Support and Training for childcare programs funded through the Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County. The team of teachers, a teacher assistant and clerk provide early learning centers and child care homes:

ProSupport TeamProSupport Team

o Technical Support Site Visitso Accreditation Mini Grantso Curriculum Trainingso Curriculum Related Trainings

o Technical Support Site Visitso Accreditation Mini Grantso Curriculum Trainingso Curriculum Related Trainings

o Monthly Newslettero Resources for checkouto Directors’ Institutes /Round Table

Provides meaningful consultation to non public school administrators who have chosen to participate in Title I services, and includes:

Provides meaningful consultation to non public school administrators who have chosen to participate in Title I services, and includes:

Non Public School SupportNon Public School Support

o Program monitoring and Site visitso Staff Developmento Appropriate use of fundso Parent Involvemento Academic support to eligible studentso Technology Supporto Utilization of the Family Resource Centers

o Program monitoring and Site visitso Staff Developmento Appropriate use of fundso Parent Involvemento Academic support to eligible studentso Technology Supporto Utilization of the Family Resource Centers

Tutorial services which are mandated by federal No Child Left Behind regulations provided by private companies at no cost to families who meet free and reduced price meals eligibility criteria and attend certain schools. Services are:

Tutorial services which are mandated by federal No Child Left Behind regulations provided by private companies at no cost to families who meet free and reduced price meals eligibility criteria and attend certain schools. Services are:

Supplemental Educational Services

Supplemental Educational Services

o Contract services with state approved companieso Inform eligible familieso Coordinate the enrollment processo Train district and school level staffo Monitor contract compliance & academic programs

o Contract services with state approved companieso Inform eligible familieso Coordinate the enrollment processo Train district and school level staffo Monitor contract compliance & academic programs

The Escambia County School District offers a high quality developmentally appropriate Voluntary Prekindergarten Program in 9 Title I school attendance areas and a Summer VPK Program at various school sites. Voluntary Prekindergarten provides:

The Escambia County School District offers a high quality developmentally appropriate Voluntary Prekindergarten Program in 9 Title I school attendance areas and a Summer VPK Program at various school sites. Voluntary Prekindergarten provides:

PrekindergartenPrekindergarten

o A six hour instructional day for four year old studentso Four year college degreed Early Childhood teacher & highly qualified teacher assistant staff all classeso Breakfast, Lunch, Transportation, & Field tripso Educational Assessment, Staff Development & Materials

o A six hour instructional day for four year old studentso Four year college degreed Early Childhood teacher & highly qualified teacher assistant staff all classeso Breakfast, Lunch, Transportation, & Field tripso Educational Assessment, Staff Development & Materials

The McMillan and Sid Nelson Learning Center Family Resource Centers provide:The McMillan and Sid Nelson Learning Center Family Resource Centers provide:

Family Resource CentersFamily Resource Centers

o Staff Developmento Parent involvement Programso Books, games, parenting videos o Educational materials/equipment for checkouto Computers use for eligible familieso Quality Workshops

o Staff Developmento Parent involvement Programso Books, games, parenting videos o Educational materials/equipment for checkouto Computers use for eligible familieso Quality Workshops

Works with school staff and community agencies to identify and provide the following services to homeless children and youth to eliminate barriers to education:

Works with school staff and community agencies to identify and provide the following services to homeless children and youth to eliminate barriers to education:

Homeless ServicesProject Touch

Homeless ServicesProject Touch

* Assistance with registration, free meals, transportation, etc. * After-school tutoring at shelter locations to improve grades* Summer field trips and educational enrichment activities* Backpacks, school supplies and reading materials to enable class participation and support Just Read, Florida!

* Assistance with registration, free meals, transportation, etc. * After-school tutoring at shelter locations to improve grades* Summer field trips and educational enrichment activities* Backpacks, school supplies and reading materials to enable class participation and support Just Read, Florida!

Title I collaborates with a variety of community agencies to increase the knowledge of parents, teachers, support staff and administrators and in delivery of services with the following agencies:

Title I collaborates with a variety of community agencies to increase the knowledge of parents, teachers, support staff and administrators and in delivery of services with the following agencies:

Title I CollaborationsTitle I Collaborations

o Escambia County Head Start o Escambia County Health Departmento Community Collaborative Partnershipo Studer’s Hardwiring Excellence Initiativeo The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia Countyo Neglected and Dependent programs

o Escambia County Head Start o Escambia County Health Departmento Community Collaborative Partnershipo Studer’s Hardwiring Excellence Initiativeo The Early Learning Coalition of Escambia Countyo Neglected and Dependent programs

The Title I Program of the School District of Escambia County invites you to explore

educational services provided to students and families through

theNo Child Left Behind

legislation.

The Title I Program of the School District of Escambia County invites you to explore

educational services provided to students and families through

theNo Child Left Behind

legislation.