2025-2026 Title I Meeting

[Audio] Here at Teague, we ROAR, which stands for Respectful, Organized, Accountable, and Ready to Learn..

[Audio] Our administrative team is led by our Principal, Dr. Collins. This presentation will be uploaded to our website for your reference..

[Audio] This annual meeting serves as an overview of the Title I program, what the overall purpose of Title I is, how the funds are being used at the school, how as parents you can become involved in your children's education at Teague Middle school, and school curriculum and assessment information..

[Audio] Title I, Part A is an education program paid for by the U.S. government. The federal government gives billions of dollars to states to divide among the school districts. School districts determine which schools are entitled to Title I dollars. As a federal entitlement grant, school districts do not have to submit a competitive grant application to the Florida department of education. The most critical point to takeaway here is that the goal of Title I is to increase achievement for every student..

[Audio] After State assessment results are reviewed, administration determines the focus for the next school year. The picture shows the part of a schoolwide plan that focuses on student achievement. When administration knows how much money the school will receive from a Title I grant, we can then decide how to spend the money provided based on the areas of focus..

[Audio] School leadership at each Title I school, works through a needs assessment when deciding how to budget the funds. At Teague Middle, school leadership determined that instructional coaching staff, a full-time Reading teacher, and a Media Center assistant would be the most effective usage of the bulk of the funds. These positions are in addition to those provided by the school district via the general allocation formula. Without Title I funds, we would not be able to have these vital staff members who work so hard to help our students (and staff members) succeed. We also strive to provide opportunities for students to engage in content using laptops for educational purposes, which these funds assisted with that focus. Funds were used to purchase a Minga subscription, which is our hallway pass, and tardy tracking system. This system assists us decreasing the number of students in the hallway at one moment, which increases safety and decreases missed academic learning time. Last summer, we clearly noticed the need for summer learning opportunities, but did not have funding to offer that opportunity. The summer of 2026 will have an extended learning program thanks to the funds provided by the Title I grant. The remaining funds are allocated for our Parent and Family Engagement night events, which provides resources, important updates, and strategies for families to bridge the learning gap between home and school. If the state's final approval of the budget is the same as the district initially anticipated, then we will be able to order additional windows laptops and supplies for classroom use..

[Audio] Parent input on Title I events is welcome at anytime! We read all the feedback forms submitted at every parent and family engagement night event, and have frequently used that feedback to better suit the needs of our families. During the creation of the 2026-2027 Schoolwide Plan, 1 School Advisory Counsil meeting will be dedicated as a collaborative session for parent input. If you do not regularly attend School Advisory Counsil meetings, you will still have an opportunity for input of the Schoolwide plan using a Google Form. This Google Form survey will be sent out around the same timeframe as the collaborative session..

Questions about our Title I funds. If you did not attend the Annual Title I Meeting, and are reviewing this at home, questions you have can be emailed to Mr. Viola [email protected].

True or False All schools are eligible to receive Title I funds..

A school’s eligibility to receive Title I funds is based on the number of economically-disadvantaged students. This status is typically determined by the percentage of students receiving Free and Reduced Lunch False.

Check Your Understanding. True or False Parents, school staff and community members are asked to provide input for the Schoolwide Plan..

[Audio] In the early part of 2026, parents and staff will have the chance to provide input for the 26-27 SWP..

[Audio] Part of the Title I funds must be used for parent and family engagement. This year, we have $6,458.90 for Parent and Family Engagement. The district reserves 1% of its total allocation for Parent and Family Engagement activities to assist schools with planning of these events..

[Audio] A large component of Title I, Part A is parent and family engagement, and each Title I school is required to develop a parent and family engagement plan. This plan is developed toward the end of the school year, usually March or April, for the upcoming school year. Here are the Parent and Family Engagement activities that we have planned for this school year, which are also located in our Parent and Family Engagement Plan. At times, events are modified or changed based on current student and community needs. For example, we have been discussing including additional Math and Reading nights, like the one we are having later tonight, and a Science related night event..

[Audio] The school-parent compact is an agreement between students, their parents, teachers, and school administration stating how they will work together to increase academic achievement. The compact is reviewed every year and revised as needed. Parents are always welcome to provide input!.

Parent & Family Engagement Questions. If you did not attend the Annual Title I Meeting, and are reviewing this at home, questions you have can be emailed to Mr. Viola [email protected].

Check Your Understanding. True or False The PFEP includes testing dates for all students..

Check Your Understanding. The PFEP includes a schedule of activities that will explain what is being taught and how parents can help their child learn..

[Audio] As a parent of a student at a Title I school, you have the right to be involved in your child's education. You have a right to request meetings with teachers. You have a right to participate in decisions about your child's education. You have a right to be provided with an individual student report about your child's results on state testing in reading, language arts, and mathematics. Don't be afraid to ask about the professional qualifications of teachers or paraprofessionals working with your children. If teachers at Title I schools are not state certified in the grade level or subject areas they are teaching, you have a right to know that. Paraprofessionals are expected to be highly qualified, meaning they are to have a high school diploma, and must have completed at least 60 credit hours of higher education, have an Associate's Degree, or have passed the Paraprofessional test..

[Audio] Teague Middle, and all Seminole County Public Schools, plan daily lessons using Curriculum Frameworks. These frameworks are developed by district leaders, instructional coaches, and certified teachers from around the district, and are aligned to the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking standards. For specific grade level curriculum and testing information, be on the lookout for information posted on our website, sent in Parent Square, or in upcoming engagement night activities. To explore the details of our school grade, please use the Know Your Schools website link. These details include subject area proficiency in Math, ELA, 8th grade Science, and Civics. Learning Gains in Math and ELA. Acceleration data that includes Algebra and Geometry results, Population and Enrollment data, and much more..

[Audio] This table indicates a snapshot of the grading components for FAST last school year. You will notice Teague has made significant gains in the majority of tested components in relation to school grade..

Check Your Understanding. True or False Parents have a right to know about the educational background of their child’s teacher..

[Audio] Parents also must be notified if their child has had a teacher for four or more weeks who isn't fully certified in the grade and subject they are teaching.

Check Your Understanding. True or False. Parents must be given information about how well their child does on state tests..

Check Your Understanding. True Parents must be given information about how well their child does on state tests..

[Audio] Stay Informed. Make sure you have an active email address on file for Skyward Family Access. Ensure you have a Parent Square account. Pair yourself as an Observer in your student's eCampus courses. Check your child's backpack for notices. Listen to automated calls from the school. Attend SAC or PTA meetings. e.g. school newsletter- weekly, monthly Robocalls take home folders emails List where can parents get information Skyward school website social media Parent Square Remember to change the font color.

[Audio] Before you go to the Falling for Math & ELA event in our Cafeteria, please complete the Evaluation Form to provide us with your feedback. Thank you for coming!.