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      What is Title 1?
      Title 1 Part A is a part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).  This act provides federal funds through the Georgia Department of Education to local educational agencies and public schools with high numbers or percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic content and student academic achievement standards.  Schools in Forsyth County that are eligible for these federal funds include Cumming Elementary, Chattahoochee Elementary, Chestatee Elementary, Little Mill Middle and Otwell Middle. 

      FCS Title 1 Recognition
      Title 1 Reward District (Large systems): 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017
       
      Title 1 Reward Schools-Highest Performing (Top 5% of state Title 1 schools for 3 consecutive years)
      2012:  Cumming, Otwell, Little Mill
      2013:  Cumming, Otwell, Little Mill
      2014:  Little Mill, Otwell
      2015:  Little Mill, Otwell
      2016:  Chestatee, Little Mill
      2017:  Chestatee, Midway
       
      Title I Distinguished Schools
      2018:  Otwell

      Title 1 Reward Schools-Highest Progress (Top 10% of state Title 1 schools for 3 consecutive years): Chestatee (2015), Chestatee (2018)

      Georgia Family Friendly Partnership School Awards: Cumming and Midway (2014), Chestatee (2015)
       
      FY20 Comprehensive Needs Assessment and District Improvement Plan

      The CLIP is reviewed each year for the effectiveness of the actions, programs, and strategies implemented to meet the goals and is revised/written as a result of the District's Comprehensive Needs Assessment. A team is organized to make revisions to the plan based on current assessment data, demographics, and feedback from stakeholders. Community surveys and needs assessment surveys from Title I school and parent workshops are analyzed, and the feedback is used in revisions. The application is available for public comment and review.

       
      Any questions or comments regarding this document may be directed to the Title I office at 770-887-2461 Amy Chang (amychang@forsyth.k12.ga.us)
       

      Funds are used to provide students additional segments of reading and/or math instruction by a certified, highly qualified teacher and/or paraprofessional, support materials in reading and/or math, transportation home from after school programs and transportation during summer school.  Funds are also used to promote parental involvement through an active family engagement program at the school and system level.
       

      Parent and Family Engagement

      Increasing family engagement is a goal of the Title I program.  The purpose of parental involvement under Title I is to promote active engagement among local school officials and staff, education leaders, technical assistance providers, parents, parent advocacy organizations, parental involvement coordinator/liaisons, and others working to improve student achievement and learning.  Each Title I school has an Advisory Committee that works together to recommend and implement a strong family engagement program.  One or more of the school committee members also represent the system by participation on the District Advisory committee.  This committee reviews current policy and procedures for ensuring that parent involvement is primary goal of the Title I program.
       
      2019-2020 District Parent and Family Engagement Policy (English)
      2019-2020 District Parent and Family Engagement Policy (Spanish)
      Revised July 20, 2019
        
      Parent Involvement Resources and Information 
       
      ESSA Complaint Procedures (English)for parents, students, staff, private schools and the general public.  
       
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      The Asian American Parent Association (AAPA)
      The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
      The Pacer Center 
      United Way (Community Help List- English & Spanish)
      Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRC) 
      Toolkit for Hispanic Families: Resources To Help Students Succeed in Schools (English/Spanish)
       

      Information About Other FCS Federal Programs

      Forsyth County Schools Homeless Education Program

      Transition Services for International Students

      Title III - English to Speakers of Other Languages
       
       
      For additional information on Forsyth County Schools' Federal Program Services contact:
       
      Amy Chang, Title I Director and District Family Engagement Coordinator, 770-887-2461 ext. 202246
      Joe Cappadonia, Middle School Director and Title III, 770-887-2461 ext 202254
      Kim Pluhar, Homeless Education Liaison, 678-947-0274 ext 312716
      Eron Cooper, Foster Care Point of Contact, 770-887-8151 ext 111134
       
      For more information on Title I visit:
      U.S. Department of Education 
      Title I, Your Child, and You
       

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