* The program can help children
do better in school and feel better about ...themselves.
* The program can help teachers understand the needs and
concerns of students ...and
parents.
* The program can help parents understand their child and
be more involved in ...the
child's education.
Ways for Parents to
become active in their schools Title I program.
* Attend
the annual Title I meeting.
* Learn more about Title I and your rights and responsibilities
as a parent.
* Work with other parents and teachers.
* Help to plan and carry out programs.
* Be informed
* Read, school and class newsletters
* Talk about homework with your child
Know your rights.
* You have the right to see
progress reports on your child and the school.
* You have the right to request information about your child's
teacher's qualifications.
* You have the right to help decide if Title I is meeting
your child's needs.
* You have the right to offer suggestions for improvement.
* The federal government provides
funding to the state. For those schools that meet eligibility.
* The state educational agency sends the money to the
school districts based on the number of families
...below a set income level.
* The local education agency (school districts)distributes
funds to eligible schools.
Two types of programs offered by Title I:
* Schoolwide Title I programs - serves all students in a school. Where at least 40 percent of the
children meet certain income guidlines. Vancleave Lower Elementary
School operates under a schoolwide Title I program.
* Targeted assistance programs - serves to ensure that eligible students receive assistance
to meet performance standards.
Title I programs generally offer:
*Addional teachers and assistants
* Addional training for school staff
* Extra time for instruction
* Smaller classes
* Counseling and mentoring
* Variety of materials
How Title I helps children
* Title I schools work to identify
students most in need of educational help.
* Title I schools set goals for improvement
* Title I schools measure students progress using standards from the
state's Title I plan.
* Title I schools develop programs that add to regular classroom instruction
* Title I schools involve parents in all aspects of the program
Mississippi Department of education
(MDE)
Parental Information and Resource Websites
Additional information about parental participation in schools may
be found at the following web sites:
Mississippi Department of Education: Innovative Support http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/innovativesupport
Family Involvement Network of Educators (outside source) http://www.finenetwork.org
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (outside source) http://www.ncpie.org
National Network of Partnership Schools (outside source) http://www.partnershipschools.org
No Child Left Behind (outside source) http://www.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml
U.S. Department of Education (outside source) http://www.ed.gov
