Title I

What is Title I?
Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to state and local educational agencies to meet the needs of at-risk children. The goal of Title I is to provide instructional services and activities which support students in meeting the state's challenging performance standards.  
 
Title I Part A/ Title I ARRA Funds are currently spent to support the following initiatives:  
·         Additional teachers and paraprofessionals.
·         Opportunities for professional development for school staff.
·         Extended learning opportunities (after school support or tutoring for at risk students).
·         Additional teaching materials which supplement the regular instruction.
·         Parent Resource Center
·         Parent Involvement Coordinator to plan and direct Parent Involvement Activities
·         Child care, translator and interpreter services for Parenting activities
 
Carrollton Middle School Title I Schoolwide Plan
Carrollton Middle School Plan de la Escuela
 
Know Your Rights

As the parent of a child in a Title I school, you have the right to
·         See progress reports on your child and the school
·         Request information about your child's teacher qualifications by contacting your child's principal, Jason Mundorf, 770-830-0997
·         Offer suggestions on how we can improve the services offered through Title I Part A

Intradistrict Transfer Option - Under Georgia's Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) Flexibility Waiver that was approved on February 9, 2012, Focus Title I Schools no longer have to provide Public School Choice under the No Child Left Behind of 2001 (NCLB) but rather has reverted to Georgia's Intradistrict Transfer Option. The Intradistrict Transfer allows parents/guardians the option to request a transfer from their child's assigned school, to a school of the parents' choice within the school zone/district in which their child resides.  However, Intradistrict Transfer is not an option at Carrollton City Schools since there is only one school per grade level. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Annette Murphy, director of Title I and Federal Programs, at 770-834-7077 or email her at annette.murphy@carrolltoncityschools.net.


Parent Involvement

You can influence the success of your child in school more than any teacher or federal program. As a parent, you can help support your child's learning by
·         Monitoring attendance
·         Making sure that homework is completed
·         Volunteering in your child's classroom or serving on parent advisory group
·         Staying informed about your child's education and communicating with the school by promptly reading
          all notices from the school or the school district and responding, as appropriate

Carrollton Middle School Title I Parent Involvement Plan
Carrollton Middle School Política de Participación Paternal
Title I Parent Involvement Calendar of Events
 
We value you as a parent, school partner, and participant in the school improvement process.  Please complete the attached parent survey so we can get your suggestions for improvement of our Title I parenting initiatives and allocation of Title I parenting funds.     

CMS parent survey- http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DKJYM6X    

If you have additional questions or concerns please contact your school principal, parent coordinator or Title I director.  

Jason Mundorf,  CMS Principal - 770-830-0997
Annette Murphy, Director of Title I, 770-834-7077
Gerald Byrd, Title I Parent Involvement Coordinator 770-830-0997 
 
Title I Resources and Helpful Links

Parent Resource Center : The Parent Resource Center is located in the school's media center.  In this center, you will find materials and resources available to parents for checkout on family topics and educational needs of your child.  The center is available for parents use Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Georgia Department of Education Parent Information and Resource Center: The Parent Information and Resource Center promotes successful and effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that lead to improvements in student academic achievement and strengthen partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the educational needs of children.

Georgia Department of Education's Parent Guide:  The Georgia Department of Education's Parent Guide offers up-to-date information about education in Georgia as well as resources designed to serve parents throughout their child's education.

Adequate Yearly Progress:  This website will give you the status of CMS's efforts concerning academic achievement.

FAQs About State Flexibility Waiver and Title I Schools: This guide explains Georgia's new performance accountability system and its impact on local schools, specifically Title I schools.
 
Title I comments or to report fraud, waste, abuse

If you have Title I or parent involvement complaints, compliments, suggestions or concerns, please contact Annette Murphy, Title I director, at 770 834-7077 or the Georgia Department of Education.