Title I Plan

School Name

Discovery ES (3962)

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 (FSA), Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests (FCAT), Benchmark Assessment (BAS) 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.
The leadership team 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 20th 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.

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

Discovery Elementary School's instructional and non-instructional staff are all 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 based upon regional perks, "Teach Near the Beach" and opportunities to receive benefits beyond a paycheck. Discovery'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 Discovery 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), 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.

Title I is the largest funded education program in the United States authorized by Congress, it provides supplemental funds to school districts to assist eligible public and private schools with the highest student concentration of poverty to meet school educational goals.  The purpose of this title is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.  Funds for Title I Part A will be used for professional development materials, student agendas, parent workshops, and refreshments for parent trainings.

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

At this time, Discovery Elementary does not have any Migrant students identified.

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)

Teachers participate in district-developed workshops in Florida State Standards training.

Title III
(ESOL)

English Language Learners receive reading and developmental language arts instruction by certified ESOL teachers. The Multicultural department provides funding for ESOL materials.

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

Teachers and staff members 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)

A percentage of SAI funds are used to fund an instructional support staff person, who provides academic support to students during the school day.

Violence Prevention Programs

Discovery Elementary 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 Gang Resistance and Drug Education Curriculum, Silence Hurts Campaign, Peer Counseling/Conflict Mediation Programs, Guest Speakers and Student Assemblies.

Nutrition Programs

Nutritional programs a part of our school through the federal initiatives of the Broward County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Department.

Housing Programs

When parents that are in need are identified the teachers make a referral to the school social worker.  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

At this time, Discovery Elementary does not have the Head Start program.

Adult Education

At this time, Discovery Elementary does not have the Adult Education program.

Career and Technical Education

At this time, Discovery Elementary does not have the Career and Technical Education program.

Job Training

At this time, Discovery Elementary does not have the Job Training Education program.

Other

 

Pre-School Transition

Pre-School Transition

Discovery Elementary School services an AM and PM of Specialized PreK. The teacher conducts vertical planning and articulation meetings during the school year to ensure that the transition from the early childhood programs to kindergarten program is smooth. Discovery Elementary also holds a  Kindergarten roundup prior to the beginning of the school year. This gives the incoming kindergarten students and parents an opportunity to see Discovery Elementary's Program in action and parents are given an overview of the kindergarten curriculum and expectations.

 

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.

The goal of Discovery Elementary is to increase parent involvement in school events by 5% for the 2018-2019 school year.  All parent involvement activities will include highly engaging activities that offer opportunities to learn about student achievement and available resources.

 

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

560


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

585


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

By June 2019, parents of Discovery Elementary School students will participate in activities supporting their children's education as documented by attendance at trainings, meetings, or conferences.

Discovery Elementary will host Parent University.

6/1/2019 - 6/1/2019

Pre/Post Workshop Evaluations

Administration, Support Staff, Team Leaders, Teachers

$200.00/ Title I

By June 2019, parents of Discovery Elementary School students will participate in activities supporting their children's education as documented by attendance at parent trainings, meetings, conferences or school events.

Parents will be invited to attend conferences and a variety of family night activities.

6/1/2019 - 6/1/2019

Number of Parents Involved

Administration, Curriculum Specialist, Team Leaders, Teachers

0

Strengthen the Home-School Connection and assist parents with understanding their child's progress.

Parents, students, teachers, and the principal will sign the Parent/ Student/ Teacher Compact to demonstrate a commitment to each child's education. A monthly newsletter is sent home informing parents of events at school and provides helpful tips for parents. Parent Link/ text messages and emails are used to notify parents about upcoming events.

6/1/2019 - 6/1/2019

Parent Attendance, Sign In Sheets, Parent Survey Results

Title I Coordinator

$3,777.00/ 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

Extending Calendar for Teachers

Bringing teachers back to work earlier than 196 calendar days for professional training, as earlier as 08/06/2018

Title I

$15,000

Student Agendas

Open line of communication between parents, teachers, and students.

Title I

$4,000.00