July - August

School Website

Update the School Website with the following information which is easily accessible:

• • Members of the School Improvement Team 

  • Roles of SIT Members (i.e. fifth-grade teacher, associate staff, parent, etc.) and terms (2023-2024 term expires 2025)

  • Dates and times of scheduled SIT Meetings for the school year (should match NC Star) 

  • School Improvement Plan (once completed) DO NOT INCLUDE SAFETY PLAN- upload this information in your online documentation as proof that you completed this task.  The Presentation about your Schoolwide Plan should be uploaded on your webpage to notify parents of how your current Title I Funds are being used.  Your most up-to-date Comprehensive Report should be made available on your website.

  • Upload screenshots of all the above items and The School Website Attestation has been completed.

  • Complete by August 15. (Element 1, 3,

Staff Certification and Licensure Attestation (formerly known as Highly Qualified Staff Attestation) -  First Semester

Caldwell County Schools requires each principal of a school receiving Title I, Part A funds to attest biannually in writing that his/her school is in compliance with the requirements regarding qualifications for teachers and paraprofessionals. This attestation shall be kept at the school and at the central office.  This attestation shall be made available to any member of the general public on request.  (Element 3,6

• • Documentation needed:

    • Highly Qualified Staff Attestation -  the First Semester form with:

      • A statement that all teachers and paraprofessionals are highly qualified.

      • A statement acknowledging the obligation to inform parents if a student has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who does not meet licensure requirements.

    • Copy of spreadsheet or data listing staff and their qualifications.

    • Upload as one pdf document in the Title I Documentation folder as follows: 2023-2024 School Name Title I Staff Certification and Licensure Attestation First Semester.

  • Certification and Licensure Attestation First Semester Form (will force you to make a copy of the form for your school use).

  • If you employee/assign a teacher for four consecutive weeks who is not highly qualified a letter must be sent to parents.  Use this sample letter to create your own letter Sample Letter for Not Highly Qualified Teacher (complete anytime throughout the year this occurs and update your Staff Certification Documentation).  Please send this letter home in as many formats that are necessary to reach your parent population (Phone, Text, Email, Talking Points, Webpage, etc.)

  • Complete by August 31.

Title I Information Flier - Parent's Right to Know

• Each Title 1 PSU/School distributes to parents and families required Right to Know documents, District/School Report Card, qualifications of teachers, qualifications of paraprofessionals, notifications of students taught four or more weeks by non-certified staff, notify parents of the results of the English Language proficiency test, and ensure transparency regarding any federal or state required assessments.  Parents should be provided Title I information explaining the parent and family engagement program in the school system and the opportunities available to parents and families.  The Title I Information Flier also includes a list of parent rights, including the right to be informed of the qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals instructing their children.  (Element 3,5, 6)

• Add Title I Information Fliers (in English and Spanish) to School Website under About Us, School Improvement and Title I

• Share where to access Information Fliers during PAC 1.

• Share Information Fliers through Blackboard, Facebook, Talking Points,  entry of the school, Open House,  PAC1  presentations, school website, etc... 

• Provide 1 copy  of the flier in each language in color for the front office to have to make copies as requested for families without internet access.  

• Schools should make copies if requested (copies do not have to be in color) to place in paper enrollment packets for families who enroll after the first 10 days of school.

• • Documentation needed:

    • Title I Information Flier Attestation Form with: 

      • Description of the process used to disseminate the flier.

      • The process you use must be clearly written on the attestation form.

    • Copy of fliers.  Include a copy of alternative language/format as appropriate for parents with limited English proficiency and/or parents with disabilities.

    • Snip and Sketch of posting on school website

    • Print outs of Facebook Post, Talking Points message, Blackboard Message, Picture of posting in entry of school, Open House presentation, etc...)

    • Upload as one pdf document in the Title I Documentation folder as follows: 2023-2024 School Name Title I Flier Attestation. 

  • Attestation Form (will force you to make a copy of the form for your school use).

  • Complete by September 11, 2023.   (Element 3, 5, 6