Title I Schoolwide Project

Title I is a supplementary, federally funded educational program. The program is implemented in qualifying schools to provide an enriched and accelerated learning environment for students. Achievement of high academic standards is promoted through the services and resources provided by Title I.

• The goal of Title I is to enhance student success by providing high quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment.

• Schools in Bay District with 45% or higher free/reduced lunch applications are eligible for Title I schoolwide project status. Title I funds can be used to benefit the entire school population.

• The school district, principal, teachers and parents all must be involved in developing and implementing the Title I programs. The state also has a role in helping schools and school districts implement their plans.

• Title I funds may be used to: hire special teachers and/or para- professionals; provide for after-school programs; training and support of teachers and staff while introducing new forms of curriculum and instruction. In addition, Title I funds must pay for the Parent Involvement Program, including the training of parents and support of their activities. Schoolwide projects can also use Title I funds for overall school improvement or school restructuring efforts.

• The school districts are required to review whether their Title I programs are effective. Schools need to show that their programs are working and the schools are making “adequate progress” sufficient to enable all Title I students to meet the challenging state standards.

• Parents may be involved in designing and developing the Title I programs. Each school and district must have a Parent Involvement Policy, jointly developed with and approved by parents, which outlines how parents will be involved in all aspects of the planning, improvement and review of Title I programs. Additionally, each school must have a school-parent compact, agreed to by parents, which outlines how schools and parents will share the responsibility for ensuring that students meet the state standards.

Millville Elementary
Parent Involvement Plan

We will communicate with parents and keep them informed in a timely manner regarding their child’s education through:
• Parent/Teacher Conferences & Student Planners
• School Performance Profile
• Individual Student Assessment
• School/Teacher Communications, Marquee Notices and Orientations
• Open House, Book Fair, Student Programs, Festivals, Author Visits, Parades and Special Programs
• School Advisory Council
• Home Visits (as needed)

We will encourage parent involvement through:
• Membership in School Advisory & Booster Club
• Conferences, Learning Compacts & Planners
• Workshops & Schoolwide Programs
• Business Partnerships
• Faith Community Partnerships
• Volunteer Program

We will ask for parent input on a regular basis through:
• Survey of Needs, Interests and School Climate
• Conferences, Compacts & Planners
• School/ District Advisory Councils and Booster Club
• Workshops and School Programs

We will offer information, training and materials to families to enhance educational opportunities through:
• Family Resource Center (with check out materials)
• Resource Teacher & Newsletters
• Workshops (with information available to families)
• Community Services (as requested)
• Planned Programs and Activities

HOW TITLE I FUNDS ARE USED TO SUPPORT
MILLVILLE ELEMENTARY

Math Coach
Title I Teacher Mentors for Math
Title I Social Worker
Title I Mentor
Title I Resource Teacher
SES Tutorial
Writing Pilot – Title I Write Track
Successful Practices Network Membership
Family Center with Check Out Materials
Staff Development