Title I Plan

School Name

Margate ES (1161)

School Year

2018 - 2019

Title I Requirements

COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT of the entire school (including the needs of migrant children) with information about the academic achievement of children in relation to the state academic content standards.
Describe the process utilized to conduct the comprehensive needs assessment for this school.

Prior-year assessment data from the Florida Standards Assessment; Common Formative Assessment Team Data;  LLI (Leveled Literacy Intervention), Rigby Running Records, and end-of-the-year tests were organized with graphs, tables, and charts. Information was organized to show individual teacher, grade level, and school wide results. Individual student results were given to classroom teachers for their review. Teachers analyzed academic achievement results in all core subjects and subgroups including race; gender; economically disadvantaged; students with disabilities (ESE); English Language Learners (ELL); and lowest 25th percentile (all subjects tested). Teachers worked in groups-primary and intermediate-to write specific goals and objectives in all subject areas to improve student achievement. In addition, teachers and staff discussed additional areas of need related to improving student achievement. These included school climate, parent participation and barriers to learning at home.

Teachers and administrators came together in a pre-school workshop to review and discuss this data. Teachers analyzed academic achievement results in all core subjects and subgroups including race; gender; economically disadvantaged; students with disabilities (ESE); English Language Learners (ELL); and lowest 25th percentile (all subjects tested). Teachers worked in groups-primary and intermediate-to write specific goals and objectives in all subject areas to improve student achievement. In addition, teachers and staff discussed additional areas of need related to improving student achievement. These included school climate, parent participation and barriers to learning at home.

Parents are also a vital part of the process. A parent survey is sent home each spring to gather input concerning curriculum, environment, and communication. Results from this survey are used to help write goals and objectives for the school.

Parents are invited to meet with administration to discuss student achievement results and strategies for improving scores. Suggestions are discussed with staff and considered for inclusion in school wide plans.

Instruction by HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS in all core content area classes
List instructional staff and paraprofessionals that are NOT highly qualified (instructional staff only).

All paraprofessional and teachers are highly qualified.

ATTRACT HIGH-QUALITY, HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS to the school.
Describe strategies that will be used to attract high-quality, highly qualified teachers.

The district's Human Resources and Staff Development departments, as well as a district level Teacher Recruitment Committee work collaboratively to retain and recruit highly qualified , certified-in-field, effective teachers. The district also has a website used to attract teachers to Broward County. Margate Elementary School's collaboration with the district is evidenced by participation in Broward Teacher Recruitment Fairs. Vacancies are filled with candidates interviewed at the recruitment fair and referred by the district's instructional staffing department. Retention of teachers is a top priority of our school. Teachers are cultivated and nurtured at Margate Elementary School to grow professionally. We retain highly qualified, certified-in-field, effective teachers in our school by utilizing the New Educator Support System (NESS Liaison), Professional Learning Communities (Reading Coach), District Trainings (District Personnel), School-Based Professional Development (Leadership Team / Team Leaders), weekly grade level meetings, Teacher Recognition and Incentives (Administration).

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Coordination and Integration

Title I, Part A
Title I funds provide additional teachers to assist students, particularly low performing students.

Parental Involvement funds are utilized to fund monthly academic family universities that provide parents with new skills to support student learning at home in reading, math, writing, and science. Improving the frequency and quality of family participation and increasing family literacy are also goals of our parental involvement component. Monies are used to purchase food, supplies/materials and provide stipends for teacher presenters.

Title I, Part C- Migrant
(Migrant-Title I schools have been advised if Migrant students attend their school)

At this time no migrant students have been identified. If migrant students are identified, collaboration with community agencies will take place to ensure that needed services such as health and nutrition are provided. Remediation and tutoring services will be provided as needed. The school liaison for migrant students is the Guidance Counselor.

Title I, Part D
Neglected and Delinquent

Students identified as neglected and/or delinquent will be connected to a school social worker through the Student Services Department who will provide support and community resources.

Title II
(District professional development)

Margate Elementary teachers participate in district-developed workshops in Florida State Standards training. Margate Elementary teachers participate in Visible Learning, College and Career Readiness trainings in reading, math, science, and writing.  All of our techers in grades 3rd through 5th have also gone through Canvas Training.  We also have some K,1st and 2nd grade teachers trained as well in Canvas.   

Title III
(ESOL)

ELL students at Margate Elementary receive reading and developmental language arts instruction by a certified teacher. The Multicultural department provides ESOL materials.

Title X- Homeless
(Homeless- All Title I schools may complete with this statement)

Our guidance counselor is our homeless liasion. Teachers and staff members at Margate Elementary are responsible for helping to identify homeless students and referring them to the Homeless Education program offered by the district. The purpose of the Homeless Education Program is to identify homeless students, remove barriers to their education, including school enrollment, provide them with supplemental academic and counseling case management services as well as linkages to their school social worker while maintaining school as the students stable environment.

Supplemental Academic Instruction (SAI)

Supplemental Academic Instruction will be offered through after school tutoring sessions. The Focus groups (based on subgroups in need of improvement) are identified and encouraged to attend beyond the classroom, to ensure academic success. A variety of extended learning opportunities are conducted during the year. Students who attend the after school program camps are invited to participate based on data criteria: students performing in the lowest quintile on the FSA Reading and Math assessments along with school-specific CFAs. Tutoring and mentoring programs are also aligned to meet the differentiated needs of students. We analyze assessment data for correctly placing students in tutoring programs that will support each students' area of deficit. Each student is instructed according to the analysis of the results of his/her mini assessments and with appropriate programs.

Violence Prevention Programs

Margate Elementary school implements the County Student Code of Conduct and follows the District Discipline Matrix. Our school enforces the District’s Anti-Bullying Policy and has a zero tolerance for bullying and violence. Bullying prevention programs are supported through Youth Crime Watch, Peer Counseling/Conflict Mediation programs, guest speakers and student assemblies. Margate Elementary's teachers and staff utilize a variety of prevention and intervention activities and include tools and resources that create an environment of safety and respect, such as CHAMPS (School and Classroom Management Strategies) and Proactive Discipline. The school participates in Anti-Bullying activities that consists of Announcements and the Top Ten Ways to Show Panther Pride Program.  Additionally, our school is part of the Climate Grant and therefore has received access to Kpax for our Kindergarten teachers and HERO positive electronic management system. The school has selected a Prevention Liaison. This person represents the school at District Trainings will share prevention issues throughout the year, with anti-bullying being one subject.

Nutrition Programs

Nutritional programs and health education are an integral part of our school curriculum, specifically through the Physical Education. Our school is a fuel up to play school with a Fit Club. Commit 2 B Fit TM program is a children's wellness initiative designed to encourage better nutrition and increased physical activity. This initiative is coordinated by the District’s Physical Education Department

Housing Programs

Referrals are made to the school social worker, when parents are in need of housing or food.  Additionally, the front office staff takes note of families expressing a need and passes this information on to Administration and or the Guidance Counselor.

Head Start

We do not have this program at this time.

Adult Education

We do not have this program at this time.

Career and Technical Education

We do not have this program at this time.

Job Training

We do not have this program at this time.

Other

N/A

 

Pre-School Transition

Pre-School Transition

Margate Elementary school provides a school calendar of events and flyers to local pre-schools. 
A Kindergarten Round-Up is held in February and May of each year to assist parents and their children in the transition to Margate Elementary School. 
The community is notified via the school newsletter, teacher visits and our website. Flyers are also placed in the local area day care centers. Additionally, the school’s marquee provides a vehicle to inform the community of the date and time of the Kindergarten Round- Up.
Parents and their future Kindergarten students receive a brief orientation of what children experience during a typical Kindergarten day. The Pre-Kindergarten students are also involved in a breakfast simulation with foods donated by the PTA. Each pre-kindergarten students receives their first book provided by our PTA. Parents and their children receive a tour of the school that includes observing Kindergarten classes in progress.
Kindergarten teachers also participate in our annual New School Year Celebration for kindergarten students and their parents. Students meet their teachers and visit their new classroom the Friday evening prior to the beginning of the school year.

 

PARENT INVOLVEMENT Action Plan

Parent Involvement Goal:
Based on the analysis of the parent involvement data, identify and define an area in need of improvement.

Our goal is to increase the % of parents attending our  Family University evenings along with participation in our School Advisory Council.  

 

2017 - 2018 Level of Parent Involvement:

Indicate the number of Parents and/or Guardians who participated in parent involvement activities. [i.e., Use documentation from sign in sheets]

Total Number of Parents and/or Guardians

100


2018 - 2019 Expected Level of Parent Involvement:

Indicate the number of Parents and/or Guardians who are expected to participate in parent involvement activities for this year.

Total Number of Parents and/or Guardians

150


PARENT INVOLVEMENT ACTION PLAN ACTIVITIES (Aligned to School-Level Parent Involvement Plan)

Activity

Strategies & Activities to Increase Student Achievement

Start/End Date

Evaluation Tool

Person or Position Responsible for Coordinating/Monitoring

Amount/Funding Source

Family University Evenings designed to elicit parental involvement in academics
 

Through hands-on strategies and development of academic activities, families will become active partners in their child's learning development. Our family university sessions are held on the following topics: ELA Standards, Math,  Science, Writing, and Test-Taking Tips.

2/21/2019 - 2/21/2019

Parent Feedback forms

Shannon Mills

$1,200.00

Planners for daily parent and student communication

Planners for daily parent and student communication.

6/4/2019 - 6/4/2019

Student Planner

School Staff and Leadership Team

$3,195.00

Title I Parent Seminar

Parents will have the opportunity to participate in the District Seminar. Parents will be able to learn strategies to assist their children at home. In addition, Parents will also have the opportunity to listen to guest speakers and collaborate with other parents to increase their knowledge.

2/2/2019 - 2/2/2019

Parent Survey/Evaluation

Title I Liaison

$120.00/Title I

HIGH QUALITY AND ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (PD/ELO) ACTIVITIES (Aligned to Title I, Part A School-Based Budget)

Professional Development/ELO Activities

Description
Provide detailed information to support activities such as teacher salaries, stipends, materials and supplies

Funding Source

Amount
*Entire Title I Professional Development allocation must be reflected here

Interdisciplinary team Staff Development

Teacher Participant Stipends of 15 per hour for 6 hours for Standards Based training.

Title 1/PD

$8,768

I Ready Professional Development 

I Ready Professional Development

Title 1/PD

$3,000

Extended Learning Opportunities

ELO Camps for instruction in english language arts and mathematics.

Title 1/ELO

8,768.00

Professional Development for teachers on guided Reading , Standard-Based, Document-Based Questioning and Science -Based Standards.

Saturday and Afterschool professional development on guided Reading , Standard-Based, Document-Based Questioning and Science -Based Standards. (On-going throughout the year)

Title I/PD

$16,428.00