Title I Information
Title I Information
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An Explanation of Title I and What it Means for Tarrant
There are exciting things happening at Cesar Tarrant Middle School! One of the most exciting things is that the Title I, federally funded, program will continue to be provided offering many opportunities for Tarrant students, families and staff. Below is a brief overview of Title I and the support available to Tarrant families.
Title I: A definition
Title I, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, is a federally funded program through which school districts receive funding to provide supplemental instruction for those students who qualify. Schools are found eligible for Title I aid based on the percentage of students who receive free and reduced lunch. However, Title I services are provided for all students who attend Tarrant Middle School and qualify as needing assistance in language arts and/or mathematics regardless of income.
Benefits of Title I for Tarrant
Children achieve at a faster rate with the help and support of Title I instruction.
Research indicates that about nine of every ten students participating in Title 1 programs make gains in their academic and social development.
Additional staff to provide academic resources and ensure the emotional, physical and social well being of Tarrant students.
Title I Literacy Support Specialist
Title I Family Engagement Specialist
Title I provides funding for a Family Resource Center
Title I provides funding instructional materials for teachers
Title I funding provides 21st Century technology and media resources to support student learning.
Where and What is the Title I Family Resource Center (FRC)?
The Family Resource Center is located across the hall from the main office, room 116-A. The FRC offers resources and community services to support families, students and staff. Resources available include; school supplies, an academic lending library, a mini computer lab for families to gain internet access to look for jobs, create a resume and check Parent Portal. The FRC also provides a welcoming space for families to meet with teachers and staff.
Additional Title I Family Engagement Information:
Our Program Framework
Our Program Framework
Tarrant Family Engagement Program Mission Statement
The mission of the Tarrant Family Engagement Program is to partner with families, the school and community leaders to provide resources, community services and learning opportunities for families that will ultimately support student achievement and success, while also supporting our schools’ mission, “achieving excellence through our daily habits and high expectations” Dr. Whiteman.
Dr. Constantino's Five Simple Principles to Engage Every Family
Dr. Constantino's Five Simple Principles to Engage Every Family
Constantino's Five Simple Principles to Engage Every Family - Shaping a culture that includes EVERY family – Creating a strategic and systemic approach to family engagement to improve student achievement (Constantino)
Principle 1: A Culture that Engages Every Family:
The collective beliefs, attitudes, norms, values, actions and assumptions of the school organization explicitly embraced and are committed to ensuring the notion of families as a foundational core component to improvement and greater student learning and performance.
How is Tarrant Middle School currently implementing Principle 1?
Offering a welcoming environment for families
Embraces all families from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Hosting FE events/activities at times that are convenient for families.
Encourage families to volunteer.
Considers the needs of every family, providing resources to meet the needs.
Principle 2: Communicate Effectively and Build Relationships:
The school places an emphasis on effective communication with every family and stakeholder within the learning community and seeks to build trusting relationships with all families. These formulated relationships foster student achievement.
How is Tarrant Middle School currently implementing Principle 2?
Meet & Greet Introduction sessions
Open 2-way, non-judgmental conversation opportunities with active listening
Seek ways to build trust with families
Respect of knowledge for all parties & recognizing the key role that families play in student achievement
Using multiple modes of communication (Ex. Flyers, Connect-Ed, School Marquee, Email, School Website, Family Engagement Website, Word of Mouth, School Calendar, Newsletters, Parent/Teacher conferences, etc.).
Meeting the needs of families with resources and community support services.
Principle 3: Build Family Efficacy:
Families are recognized as essential and valued members of the learning team for each student. Empowering families with the confidence needed to support student learning at home & in the classroom.
How is Tarrant Middle School currently implementing Principle 3?
G.R.O.W. Meetings (Getting Resources & Opportunities for the Whole family).
Hosting EF Engage & Learn sessions, connecting learning with home environments, family culture, skills and knowledge.
Encouraging and welcoming parents in the learning process (interactive homework) promoting parent/student interactions with assignments.
Providing Adult Learning opportunities (Goodwill)
Hosting academic-focused events to engage families, fostering student learning opportunities at home (promotes active participation in learning).
Principle 4: Family Participation in Decision-making:
The school recognizes the entitlement of parents to be consulted and participate in decisions concerning their own children. The school is genuinely inclusive recognizing and valuing the feedback of parents concerning student education while creating a sense of shared responsibility, ownership and accountability.
How is Tarrant Middle School currently implementing Principle 4?
Encourage Tarrant Action Team membership.
FE event planning & implementation suggestions/feedback
PTSA participation/membership encouraged.
Fall and Spring Family Surveys
Enlist parents on school committees
Principle 5: Engage the Greater Community:
The school places a strong focus on building and creating partnerships external to the school. The school recognizes the strengths and talents that exist in the communities that influence student learning and development and seeks to use these to strengthen and support the school, students and their families. It also recognizes that the school can be a focal point for communities to come together and engage in capacity building and renewal. The school views itself as an important community asset and has community representatives on the school’s governing body. There is a clear recognition from the school that the greater community plays an integral role in the educational success of the school.
How is Tarrant Middle School currently implementing Principle 5?
Asset Mapping
Faith-based partnerships.
Community Leaders
Area businesses
Financial Institutions
Area Community Centers
Hampton Public Library
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