Liberty Charter School Title IA & Homeless Parent Information-Sharing Meeting 2024-2025
Liberty Charter School presents the annual Parent Title IA/Youth-in-Transition Meeting for parents and guardians, providing information on Title IA services, parental involvement, and resources for homeless families. Learn about the school's mission, vision, and philosophy focused on student development and success. Discover how Title IA funding supports students' educational needs. Stay informed and engaged in your child's academic journey.
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Liberty Charter School Title IA & Homeless Parent Information-Sharing Meeting 2024-2025
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Parents & Guardians As we begin a new school year, thank you for taking the time to view our annual Parent Title IA/Youth-in-Transition Meeting & Information Sharing presentation.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Informational Meeting To ensure parents and guardians have received notice and had the opportunity to view the information contained in this presentation, the Friday Attendance Notes & News in August serve as notice acknowledging this presentation was received, how to access the presentation, that hard copies are available if needed and how to request one, that the presentation is available in another language if needed, that parents are encouraged to review the information as part of the parent involvement process, and who to contact for questions or assistance as needed on Title IA or Transition/Homeless issues. This presentation was shown during Sept. 4, 2024 Open House.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Liberty Charter School Mission: To develop students who are competent, confident, productive and responsible young adults who possess the habits, skills and attitudes to succeed in high school and to be offered the invitation of a post-secondary education, satisfying employment, and life-long opportunities. Vision: Liberty students will develop a strong academic foundation, strength of character, and the work ethic and attitudes to achieve success in their chosen careers and in all aspects of their lives. Philosophy: When low threat is coupled with highly challenging content, accelerated learning takes place.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Title IA Liberty is a Title IA School Title IA is a federal program that provides an additional source of funding to assist schools in their educational program. Liberty operates as a targeted Title IA program Students are evaluated & assessed by their certified teachers. From those evaluations (testing & teacher recommendations) students are selected to receive additional educational assistance, under Title IA services, to ensure all students are excelling at their highest potential. If it s determined your student will benefit from additional educational services through Title IA, your child s teacher will notify you. The school will receive a little over $47,199 in Title IA funds this school year.
Intervention is a common thread that is woven throughout the school culture. This is a consistent priority that can be witnessed in grade level curriculum and professional development opportunities that are provided to the school staff. In the classroom, direct instruction is designed to begin at the highest level, and sets the standard for all students to achieve. This helps not only the struggling learner, but also every student engaged in content material. 2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Liberty s Title IA plan is approved by the Idaho State Dept. of Education and is formally reviewed every five to six years. Liberty has passed every review since offering the Title IA program. Our most recent review occurred March 2023. The reviews continually recognize the strength of the school s academic program, as this team report noted in 2016-2017:
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing How are Title IA funds used at Liberty? Teachers in 1st-8thgrade determine, through regular student assessments, which students would benefit most with additional instruction from the teacher. Teachers determine, plan and direct all Title IA activities for their grade/classroom. Title IA funds are used to help strengthen students proficiency primarily in reading & language arts so that students are excelling not only at grade level, but above grade level. Funding is also used to provide parent handouts/information regarding the Title IA program and sometimes for additional educational materials & equipment that directly support Title IA efforts.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing What does Title IA look like in a Liberty classroom? Because Title IA works near-seamlessly with the Harbor Method, it s sometimes difficult to recognize when this extra assistance is taking place. By and large, it s teachers spending additional, one-on-one time with selected students to go over the core curriculum areas in which the students can use extra help such as in reading and language. This additional teaching time takes place for a few minutes at the beginning or end of non-core instruction, such as the beginning of recess or PE, and occurs daily. Teachers keep a schedule of when these activities occur. Students are never removed from core instruction to receive Title IA assistance. Title IA activities always occur under the supervision of certified teachers.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Parent Involvement Notifications provided each school year The annual, Title IA Parent Meeting during Open House (9-4-24) with prior notices for when/where it will be held. Teacher Professional Qualifications & how to request reviewing them (distributed to parents in the fall) School s Annual Report Card outcomes from the SDE, www.idahoschools.org School s Performance Annual Report outcomes from its authorizer, the Idaho Public Charter School Commission (on school website, www.libertycharterschool.com) Youth-in-Transition/Homeless Services (shared in this presentation, Attendance Note, and school website) Parent Employment Survey/Migrant Education Program (enrollment packet) Continuous Improvement Plan the school s Performance Certificate & Framework with its authorizer, the Idaho Public Charter School Commission (on school website) Wellness Policy & Annual Report (on school website) Parent-School Compact (on school website & in annual enrollment packet) Parent-Teacher conferences 2xs per year Weekly Attendance Note Parent Invite to Review Policies, Evaluations, Plans document (distributed to parents in the fall.)
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Parent Involvement, continued Parents & guardians are invited to be involved in the Title IA program, in the parent & family engagement policy, and activities that take place under Title IA and other Liberty programs. This presentation and Fall Attendance Note notices invite parents to review the following school policies & procedures and to provide input if interested in doing so: Parent & Family Engagement Policy Parent-School Compact The school s Continuous Improvement Plan Wellness Policy Teacher & Administrator Evaluation Forms Title IX. Any parent/guardian comments received will be presented at the governing board meeting where the policy or procedure is included on the board agenda. Copies of these handouts are available at the school front office or the school s website. www.libertycharterschool.com
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Parent Involvement, continued Additional parent-involvement activities: -- Volunteering in classrooms, on field trips, during after-school activities -- Taking part in the annual parent survey -- Attending parent-teacher conferences twice yearly -- Taking advantage of the Parent Involvement tab on the school s website to help facilitate further learning at home -- Serving on school committees & fundraising efforts as needed -- Serving in an appointed governing board position -- Providing parent feedback on school policies, charter amendments, strategic plans, etc.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Youth-in-Transition/Homeless Education As part of Liberty receiving Title IA funding, we adhere to Title IX-A: Homeless Education requirements .
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Being Homeless or in Transition For most people, the word homeless conjures up stereotypical images of adults, not children or youth in classrooms. Initially, students experiencing homelessness may likely not be recognized as such as they may be staying temporarily with another family, with relatives, or living in motels or campgrounds, etc.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing McKinney-Vento Act Ensures all children & youth who are in transition or homeless receive a free, appropriate public education and are given meaningful opportunities to succeed in our schools. Our school ensures that children and youth who are homeless/in transition are free from discrimination, segregation, and harassment.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Youth-in-Transition Definition Children and youth in transition or homeless mean children and youth who are otherwise legally entitled to or eligible for a free public education, including preschool, and who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Children and youth who are in transition are most often in one of these situations Sharing housing w/others due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason Living in motels, hotels, campgrounds, or trailer parks due to a lack of alternative adequate accommodations Living in emergency or transitional shelters Abandoned in hospitals Awaiting placement in foster care In a primary nighttime residence that is a private or public place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings Living in a car, park, public space, abandoned building, substandard housing, bus or train station, or similar setting Migratory and living in a situation described above.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing How long does a school consider a child in transition once he/she has been deemed as such? A child or youth will be considered in transition for as long as he or she is in one of the living situations described. These determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. The homeless/transitional status is reviewed annually with the parents/guardians & student, if necessary.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Who are Unaccompanied Youth? Unaccompanied youth are those not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian, and who meet the definition of homeless.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing What services are provided to children & youth who are in transition? Children & Youth in these situations will be provided services comparable to services offered to other students, including: Transportation - coordinated w/school s homeless liaison Title I, Part A services - Children and youth in transition are automatically eligible for Title IA services Educational services for which the student meets eligibility criteria, including special education and related services and programs Before- and after-school programs when offered Free meals at school - On the day a child/youth who is homeless or in transition enrolls in school, or is determined homeless/in transition while already attending the school, the homeless liaison will notify the food service manager. No paperwork is required on the part of the student or parent/guardian.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Additional Information & Resources: Liberty Youth-in-Transition Liaison: Mrs. O Donahue If you are experiencing a homeless/in-transition situation, Mrs. O Donahue will meet with you to discuss and determine eligibility, as well as share helpful resources available to students and families at school and in the community. Call or email the school office to arrange a meeting. 208-466-7952 office@libertycharterschool.com
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Additional Information & Resources, continued... Brochure: When Help is Needed Beyond the Classroom Assistance for Liberty Families Experiencing Economic Transition or Homelessness Copies available on the school website, www.libertycharterschool.com, under the Parent Notices & Involvement tab, or at the school s front office. If a parent or guardian in the home needs school information translated into another language, please let us know by calling or emailing the school office 208-466-7952 office@libertycharterschool.net
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Find Help Idaho The website, www.findhelpidaho.org, helps those needing to connect to various supports in our community. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced cost help can be accessed by visiting and entering your zip code.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Additional Information & Resources, continued Idaho s Homelessness response system: Idaho has a standardized approach to homelessness response to address the needs of those experiencing a housing crisis, to help them gain access to programs & services, and to ensure those experiencing or at risk of homelessness that are seeking long-term housing solutions have consistent access to housing resources. In particular, individuals in need of housing assistance now have one, regional access point to work with -- for the Nampa area this is the Salvation Army, 403 12th Ave S, Nampa, 208-467-6586. Those in need of immediate shelter should continue to access emergency shelters, such as Nampa's Valley Women & Children s Shelter, 208-475-0725. The school s homeless liaison, Mrs. O Donahue, is also available to assist in sharing & coordinating these resources. Contact the school office if you re in need of such assistance.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Additional Information & Resources, continued - We invite parents to visit the school s website www.libertycharterschool.com to review and provide comment, if they d like, on the Parent & Family Engagement Policy, located under the School Information/School Policies tabs. If you do not have access to the website, parents may request hard copies by stopping by the office, calling the school at 208-466-7952, or emailing office@libertycharterschool.com. Comments can returned by email, or dropped off at the school s front office. Copies in another language will also be provided when needed. Comments will be shared with the Governing Board at the meeting in which it is included as an agenda item.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Additional Information & Resources, continued Family Contact Information: If, at any time during the school year your contact information changes, including nighttime residence address, please notify the school office know so records stay up-to-date. School information provided in another language: If a parent or guardian in the home needs school information translated into another language, please contact the school office at 208-466-7952.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Additional Information & Resources, continued School Report Card: If you re new to the school, or if you ve not yet had the opportunity to review, every school in Idaho receives an Annual Report Card from the State Department of Education that shares its academic and non-academic outcomes . Our most recent Annual Report Card can be found by going to the school s website, under About Us/School Report Card, and then following directions from there, or by going directly to www.idahoschools.org . Please note: You ll see comparisons between school and district outcomes. Since our school is its own Local Education Agency (LEA), or district, the comparisons will be identical. To compare our school with surrounding schools and districts, just type in the name of the school/district with which you re comparing in the www.idahoschools.org search bar.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Notice of Non-Discrimination In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments, Liberty Charter School District #458 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law applicable to Liberty Charter School, in its education programs and activities, in employment policies and practices, and all other areas of the school. Sex discrimination is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a federal law that provides that: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Liberty is required by Title IX and its regulations not to engage in sex discrimination in its education program or activity, including enrollment and employment. Sex Discrimination is conduct based upon an individual's sex that excludes an individual from participation in, denies the individual the benefits of, or treats the individual differently in an education program or activity. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. In accordance with Title IX and its regulations, Liberty s Title IX Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures address the school s prohibition of the following forms of sex discrimination: Title IX Sexual Harassment, Non-Title IX Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, and Sexual Exploitation.
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing Notice of Non-Discrimination, continued Misconduct in any form. Liberty will promptly and equitably respond to all reports of Sexual Misconduct in order to take steps to eliminate the misconduct, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects on any individual or the school community. Additionally, Liberty Charter School District #458 will not tolerate Sexual other forms of Sexual Misconduct may be directed to Liberty s Title IX Coordinator: Mrs. Gayle O Donahue, Title IX Coordinator, Liberty Charter School District #458, 9955 Kris Jensen Lane, Nampa, Idaho 83686, Phone: (208) 466-7952, Email: godonahue@libertycharterschool.com. Inquiries or complaints about Title IX, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or Inquiries or complaints may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202- 1100, Telephone: (800) 421-3481, Facsimile: (202) 453-6012 TDD#: (800) 877-8339, Email: ocr@ed.gov, Website: http://www.ed.gov/ocr
2024-2025 Liberty Title IA Parent Information Sharing If you have any questions regarding the information in this presentation, Mrs. O Donahue is available to answer questions, or you can email her at godonahue@libertycharterschool.com, or call her at the school. Liberty Charter School 9955 Kris Jensen Lane Nampa, Idaho 83686 208-466-7952 www.libertycharterschool.com
