Title I Schools and Family Engagement: Annual Meeting Details

R iverview Annual Title I and Family E ngagement Meeting 2023-2024 August 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm August 17, 2023 @ 9:00 am School Cafeteria Dr. Rasheedah Jemison, Principal (901) 416-7340 Revised August 5, 2023

Why are we here? The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requires that each Title I school hold an annual meeting of Title I families in order to: inform you of your school s participation in Title I, explain the requirements of Title I, and explain your rights as parents and family members to be involved. 2

What will I learn? What is a Title I school? What is the School-Parent Compact? What are my rights? What curriculum does our school use? What can Title I funds be used for? What tests will my child be taking? How does our school use Title I funds? How can I be involved? What is the SIP? Who can I contact for help? What are our schoolwide program goals? How is parent and family engagement funded? What is the Parent and Family Engagement Policy? 3

What is a Title I school? Title I was passed in 1965 under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). It is the largest federal assistance program for our nation s schools. Title I schools receive extra funding (Title I dollars) from the federal government. These dollars are used to: identify students experiencing academic difficulties and provide assistance to help these students; purchase additional staff, programs, materials, and/or supplies; and conduct parent and family engagement meetings, trainings, events, and/or activities. 4

What are my rights? The families and parents of Title I students have a right, by law, to: be involved in decisions made at both the school and district level; be provided with information on your child s level of achievement on tests in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics, and science; request and receive information on the qualifications of your child s teacher and paraprofessionals who are working with your child by calling (901) 416-7340 to speak with the PLC Coach or Instructional facilitator; and request opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions about the education of your child. The school is required to respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicably possible. 5

What can Title I funds be used for? In general, Title I funds may be used for: smaller class sizes, additional teachers and paraprofessionals, additional training for school staff, extra time for instruction (before and/or after school programs), parent and family engagement activities, and/or a variety of supplemental teaching materials, equipment, and technology. 6

How does our school use Title I funds? We developed a Schoolwide Program Schoolwide Program, which means we plan to spend our funds on the following: Supplemental staff Programs/Materials/Supplies Teacher Professional Development Educational opportunities for students Parent resources and supports 7

What is the SIP? The SIP is the School Improvement Plan. It includes: the identification of the school planning team and how they will be engaged in the planning process; a needs assessment and summary of academic and non-academic data; prioritized goals, strategies, and action steps to help address the academic and non- academic needs of students; teacher and staff professional development needs; and budgets and the coordination of resources. The school must include family representatives on our school planning team. If you are interested in working in the development of our School Improvement Plan, please contact the school or Mrs. Jamerson-Tate directly at 901-416-7340. 8

What are our schoolwide program goals? Our school-wide program goals for this year will focus on four key areas: Math ELA & Early Literacy School Culture and Climate (attendance and discipline) 9

School Improvement Plan Riverview K-8 School has jointly developed a School Improvement Plan with stakeholders that uses the following strategies: School Profile and Collaborative Process Public Viewing/Suggestions

How is parent and family engagement funded? We plan to use these funds for: Parent and Family Engagement Meeting and Events Materials/Supplies 11

What is a Parent and Family Engagement Policy? These plans address how the district and school will implement the parent and family engagement requirements of ESSA. Components should include: how parents and families can be involved in decision-making and activities; how parent and family engagement funds are being used; how information and training will be provided to families; and how the school will build capacity in families and staff for strong parent and family engagement. You, as a Title I parent or family member, have the right to be involved in the development of these plans. 12

What is a School-Parent Compact? A school-parent compact is a written commitment that outlines how the entire school community teachers, families, and students will share the responsibility for improved academic achievement. The school-parent compact was distributed when you signed in today. There will also be copies of the compact located in the main office. In addition, the compact can be found on the school s website. 13

Shelby County Schools Parental Involvement Policies and Requirements 5010 ESEA Parent Involvement 5011 ESEA Parent Notification 7006 Parent Teacher Student Association 7009 Family and Schools Collaboration

Reporting Pupil Progress Progress Reports Report Cards School Calendars/Newsletters Phone Calls to Parents Parent /Teacher Conferences School Website Data Night Meetings

Parent Teacher Conferences Memphis Memphis- -Shelby County Schools has scheduled two dates for Shelby County Schools has scheduled two dates for parent parent- -teacher conferences for the 2023 teacher conferences for the 2023- -2024 school year. Thursday, September 7, 2023 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 2024 school year. Additional conferences/ meetings can be scheduled, as needed, Additional conferences/ meetings can be scheduled, as needed, with your child s teacher. with your child s teacher.

Teacher Qualifications Teachers are considered highly qualified if they demonstrate subject knowledge in the core content areas, has acquired at least a bachelor s degree, and has been issued a license from the State Department of Education. The Riverview K The Riverview K- -8 School Staff is required to notified parents when there is not 8 School Staff is required to notified parents when there is not a highly qualified teacher to ensure effective instruction. a highly qualified teacher to ensure effective instruction.

Parents Right to Know All parents have the right to request the following: All parents have the right to request the following: A teacher s professional qualifications, licensure, grades/certifications, waivers A teacher s professional qualifications, licensure, grades/certifications, waivers A teacher s baccalaureate and/or graduate degree, fields of endorsement, previous teaching experience. A teacher s baccalaureate and/or graduate degree, fields of endorsement, previous teaching experience. A paraprofessional s qualifications A paraprofessional s qualifications An annual notice of Students Education Records Privacy and Notice for disclosure of School Directory Information An annual notice of Students Education Records Privacy and Notice for disclosure of School Directory Information All parents should receive the following: All parents should receive the following: Their child s level of achievement in each of the Tennessee academic assessments Their child s level of achievement in each of the Tennessee academic assessments Notification of right to transfer child to another school in the district if student becomes the victim of a violent crime Notification of right to transfer child to another school in the district if student becomes the victim of a violent crime or is assigned to an unsafe school or is assigned to an unsafe school District Family Engagement Policy and School Family Engagement Plan District Family Engagement Policy and School Family Engagement Plan Their right to public school choice and more effective involvement in their child s school if the school is identified for Their right to public school choice and more effective involvement in their child s school if the school is identified for school improvement school improvement Timely notification that their child has been assigned to, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks, by a Timely notification that their child has been assigned to, or has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks, by a teacher who does not meet the definition of Highly Qualified Parents Right to Know under ESEA teacher who does not meet the definition of Highly Qualified Parents Right to Know under ESEA

Student Code of Conduct A guide to behavioral and disciplinary options in the MSCS. The MSCS district believes that if students are aware of the expectations and the consequences of unacceptable behavior, then the mass majority of MSCS students will choose to act appropriately.

What curriculum does our school use? The Tennessee Academic Standards provide a common set of expectations for what students will know and be able to do at the end of a grade for each subject area. Tennessee's academic standards form the framework for everything taught at Riverview. For more information about Tennessee s academic standards, see: https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/education/instruction/academic-standards.html ELA: MyPerspectives (6-8); Wonders (K-5) Math: TNEnvision (K-5); Ready Math (6-8) Science: StemScopes Social Studies: McGraw-Hill resources 20

What tests will my child be taking? TNReady (2nd-8th) Proficiency Levels: Below, Approaching, Meets Expectation, Exceeds Expectation District Common Formative Assessments given quarterly Weekly Assessments (school-based) iReady diagnostics Fall, Winter, Spring Progress Monitoring for RTI 21

How can I be involved? We need you! Research has proven that family engagement in education has more impact on student achievement than any other factor. Ways that our Riverview families can be involved in the education of their student include, but are not limited to: encouraging attendance; monitoring grades and schoolwork through PowerSchool; attending family events and meetings; observing or volunteering in classrooms joining the Viking Parents (our PTO); and reading school/classroom newsletters or websites that contain examples of learning activities families can do with students at home. attending sports events and school programs 22

Who can I contact for help? For general questions, call the front office at 901-416-7340. To reach the principal, Dr. Jemison, call the school s office. To reach the school counselor, contact Anwar Carter (elementary) or Ericka Spencer (middle school) 23

What is our schools designation status? In accordance with Tennessee s accountability system, the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) determines designations for all public schools. Designations include: Reward Schools Reward Schools - Reward schools include the top 10 percent of schools. Priority Schools Priority Schools - Priority schools are the 5 percent of schools with the lowest success rates (using up to three years of data) in the state. Focus Schools Focus Schools - Focus schools are the 10 percent of schools identified through one of three pathways: o Graduation Rate Pathway - High schools with an average graduation rate of less than 60 percent. o Subgroup Pathway - Any subgroup with a success rate of less than ten percent. o Gap Pathway - Schools with the largest gaps between selected groups. Riverview is a Priority School. Riverview is a Priority School. 24

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