TITLE I PRESENTATION

MEETING

MARCH 2014

Legacy Charter School

Plans for 2014-2015

TITLE I FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROMOTE:

High academic/achievement for all children in math and reading

An ever increasing focus on teaching and learning based on data

Flexibility to stimulate initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance

Improved connections among all three campuses of the school, the parents, and the communities

A REMINDER: FUNDS CANNOT BE USED TO…

Title I is a SUPPLEMENTAL service, so we can’t-

Purchase, lease, rent or improve facilities

Provide routine transportation costs

Enhance science and/or social studies –only math and English/Language Arts (reading)

Purchase school library books

TITLE I PLANNING TEAM Parents Community Members Teachers and Support Staff Principals Guidance Counselors Instructional Coaches Parent Coordinators High School Students District Personnel

2012-2013 ALLOCATION

The initial 2014-15 allocation will be based on the 2013-14 final allocation. That amount is:$1,077,810.

We have seen an increase in funds over the last 4 years because of the growth of our school. The 2011-2012 allocation was $570,060. Increase of $507,750.

The allocation is based on the percentage of poverty on the 135th day of school.

The present percentage is- 95.17/%

SURVEY RESULTS AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT…

Areas with greatest need of assistance by Title I:

Technology equipment (74)(15) Books for independent reading (62)(7) Homework support (68)(4)

Saturday school/summer school (34)(1) After school support (33)(4)

Leveled books (32)(0) Small group intervention (30)(5)

PARENT INVOLVEMENT:

Parent Involvement (top workshops or activities would like to see implemented at legacy for parents): Computer classes (54)(13) GED classes (42)(11) Nutrition (27)(2)

PARENT INVOLVEMENT: 190 RESPOND THEY ARE BEING INFORMED. ONLY 6 SAY NO.

What limits you from participation? Inconvenient times (107)(24) Transportation (20)(4) Childcare (18)(0) What is the best way to communicate

with you? Telephone (163)(31) Newsletter (80)(7) Email (75)(19) Facebook (10)(0)

ELEMENTARY STAKEHOLDER INPUT FROM 1-15-14

Technology- • More IPads • Update Smart boards • Listening centers • Compass or Khan or other program access at home

and school • Think Central • Go Math Extended Services • Rolling book club – expand to lower grades • Look at partnership with the Y for the summer Interventions • ESOL support for students • Additional assistants

ELEMENTARY STAKEHOLDER INPUT 1-15-14 CONT’ Materials

• Books • Leveled texts • Testing support • Homework support • More leveled content books • Saxon refills • 100 Book challenge- schoolwide book challenge Professional Development • Book club • Common core standards informational text • Curriculum planning Parenting • Build up ESOL parent support position • Homework hotline- online chat- teachers per grade • More homework help sessions • Weekly parent classes • GED classes • Go Math parent website

MIDDLE SCHOOL STAKEHOLDER INPUT 1-15-14

Technology • Additional computers and IPads • More infrastructure • Instructional technology support person • Palm sized wireless devices or clickers for STEM Extended Services • Summer school • Summer school curriculum • Increase Saturday school session • Continue to streamline after school services by

increasing collaboration between the after school coordinator and the classroom teachers

Class size-Individualization • 20-25 per class is reasonable in middle and high

MIDDLE SCHOOL STAKEHOLDER INPUT CONT’

Interventions • Math and ELA intervention • ESOL teacher • Resource • Computer lab • STEM classes Materials • Texts for all students • Supplemental materials • Leveled texts • Subject-specific materials Professional Development • ELA and math common core training • Classroom management training • Integration of Science and Social Studies with Math and ELA Parenting • Sessions for using the Parent Portal • Parenting Workshops • GED classes • Literacy classes • Homework help

HIGH STAKEHOLDER INPUT 1-15-14 Technology • Teacher professional development • Efficient use of technology • Upgrades • Researched-based best equipment • Parent training • Invest in filters and firewalls • Teaching parents and students the responsibility for

equipment Extended Services • Saturday school • After school • Mandatory after-school if a student falls below 80% • Fund more buses for extended day and Saturday school • Keep extended year Class size-Individualization • none

HIGH STAKEHOLDER INPUT CONT’ Interventions • none Materials • Books • Calculators • Laptops • literature

Professional Development • Technology • Classroom management • Student motivation • Cultural development-working with students of poverty • Understanding Mental health issues ADD ADHD Parenting none

REFORM STRATEGY 1Class Size Reduction –keeping classes smaller for more opportunities to individualize instruction.

Elementary- Ratio of teacher to student: 1:30 Title I 1:22-1 5k Teacher Salary-1st Grade Teacher SalaryMiddle-Ratio- 1:24 Title I 1:182 teachers- 1 ELA and 1 mathHigh- Ratio 1:35 Title I 1:252 teachers .5 increased from general fund ELA and math

REFORM STRATEGY 2Elementary- 12 Afterschool Teachers X 2 hours a day X 4 days a week X 33 weeks 14 days of Saturday School X 8 Teachers X 4 hours a day 15 Summer School Teachers X 4 hours a day X 4 days a week X 6 weeks 5 Rolling Book Club Teachers X 6 weeks X 3 hours a day plus books and

travel fees Transportation Bus Fees - fee should be for all 3 schools

Middle- Teachers for Saturday Success Teachers for Afterschool Summer School 4.5 hrs. day X 16 days using 7 teachers and 3

assistants

High- Teachers for Mandatory Afterschool below 80% Teachers for Homework Help Summer school 5 hrs. day X12 days using 7 teachers

REFORM STRATEGY 3 High- 20 desktop computers for the After-

school Learning Lab Interventionists and assistants to help students

at each level-Number requested: 9.5Elementary- -4 Interventionists X 10 hours a week X 30 weeks-2 1st Grade Teacher Assistant Salaries-1 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant Salary-1 3rd Grade Teacher Assistant Salary-1 4th Grade Teacher Assistant Salary-1 .5 ESOL Tutor Salary

REFORM STRATEGY 3Elementary-Classroom Supplies-Math Manipulatives, Think Central and Go Math Resources-Leveled Books, Author Sets, Theme Sets, Informational Text Sets, etc. for Literacy Closet-Books for Classroom Libraries and 100 Book Challenge Program-Promethean Boards-IPad Carts-Listening Center Equipment and Books--4 Interventionists X 10 hours a week X 30 weeks-Compass Renewal Fee-Saxon Renewal Kits

Middle-2 computer carts with 20 laptops each- Total 40 computers

REFORM STRATEGY 3Middle-2 Interventionists- 1 ELA and 1 mathClassroom books to support literacyInformational textsAcademic plannersSupplies such as paper, pencils, copy paper, folders,Specific book TBD to use as curriculum guide for the after school program.High2 Interventionists- 1ELA and 1math

REFORM STRATEGY 5Common to all three schools-

3 days Data Professional Development with Dr. Howard Coleman

REFORM STRATEGY 5PD= Professional Development Elementary1 .5 Math Instructional Coach-2 days AIMS Math Professional Development-4 days Dr. Lester Laminack Writing PD-5 days Common Core PD-5 days Balanced Literacy PD and Book Clubs-Substitutes for PD Sessions-Teacher Professional Books-15 Teachers Scope and Sequence Assessment Planning

REFORM STRATEGY 7 Parent Coordinator for elementary and

middle/high ESOL Parent Coordinator -Parent Workshops –Refreshments and

Supplies -Childcare Fees for Parent Meetings -Parent Books and Materials for Parent

Leveled Library Parent Communication Materials Parenting Room with Computers, Support

materials Speakers for parent events/workshops

THE PROCESS-OUR STEPS… Surveys have been completed with all

stakeholders

Surveys and Data analyzed to develop Comprehensive Needs Assessment as a Planning Team

Developed new Title I Plan based on extensive work as a Planning Team.

Post the DRAFT plan for comments and questions

Share results and proposed plan with all Stakeholders (Staff, Parents, Board)

NEXT STEPS: Develop the 2014-15 Title I Plan based on

the 2013-2014 allocation.

Funding is based on the 135 day ADM and March 2014 Free/Reduced Lunch Count and attendance on that day.

Adjustments will be made when the final allocations are released from the GCSD Title I Office.

Questions or comments-