Annual Title I MeetingFond du Lac Ojibwe School

November 15, 2019

Annual Title I MeetingFond du Lac Ojibwe School

November 15, 2019The Ojibwe School is dedicated to providing a qualityeducation, focused on integrating the Ojibwe cultureinto all students’ learning experiences. Every learnerhas the opportunity to be challenged to succeed, andbe prepared for the future. Students will demonstratethe highest level of expectations for themselves andthe school.

Welcome!What’s happening at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School? School-based mental health services.

Data-focused Professional Learning Communities.

Student Learning Goals using data from NWEA and MCA.

Annual Kinder camp.

Afterschool Program: tutoring, Language & Culture clubs, Academic Skill-building, STEM activities, Drama, Sport Clubs, and more.

RAMP-UP To Readiness: A schoolwide advisory program designed to help all students graduate from high school ready for postsecondary success.

New website coming soon!

1:1 Digital Device Initiative is Underway for K-12 Students

We have implemented an initiative that puts digital technology in thehands of each of our students. A 1:1 digital device initiative in a schoolsetting allows all students anytime access to a digital device. This benefitsall students grades K thru 12.

This initiative enhances teacher to student instruction time andencourages increased student engagement.

1:1 learning environments differ from traditional environments becausethey offer all students and teachers continuous access to a wide range ofsoftware, electronic documents and the Internet along with standards-based digital resources for teaching and learning.

The key components of a 1:1 program are the ease of access of digitalteaching and learning tools. As the skills of accessing these digital toolsare mastered, the learning of them becomes secondary to the knowledgeand confidence gained in their use.

SY 19-20: All classrooms have SMART Board flat panels for curriculum delivery.

What’s happening at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School?

Celebrations: The Ojibwe School has received continuing accreditation from

AdvancED.

Fond du Lac Ojibwe School is exceptional at engaging families in diverse and meaningful ways, weaving opportunities throughout the aspects of their children’s education.

Staff knowing each of the students is clearly the culture of the school and is embedded into practice.

Curriculum is aligned with Minnesota State Standards

What’s happening at Fond du Lac Ojibwe School?

Challenges: Recruiting and retaining teachers due to inadequate funding.

Lack of financial support from the BIE.

Intervention Staff Reading: Julia Lintgen

Math: Nissa Benedict and Andrea Johnson

Culture Curriculum Coordinator: Tara Dupuis

Music: Josh Danderand

English and College/Career Readiness: Airra Saunders

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math): Kris Anderson/STEM Project Lead the Way

School Counselor: Maria Viebahn

Behavior Management: Remy Iverson/Coordinator

School-linked Mental Health: Deb Eagle, York Marlowe, Angie Grimsbo, Hannah Tibbets, Lindsay Bruce.

Wellness Coordinator: Dan DuPay.

What is Title I?Title I is a federally funded program through theElementary & Secondary Education Act/Every StudentSucceeds (ESSA), designed to provide support tostudents who are performing below grade level in readingand/or math. The goal is to emphasize high academicstandards in an effort to help students succeed in theregular classroom and reach grade level performance.

What is the “Every Child Succeeds Act”? (ESSA)

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law on December 10, 2015. The ESSA replaces the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) and is the latest reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

In accordance with ESSA’s orderly transition provision, ESSA components will be fully implemented at the beginning of the 2017- 2018 school year .

The Ojibwe School shall continue to implement most of the requirements of the Title I Program in the 2016-17 school year in accordance with NCLB as they existed in the 2015-2016 school year.

Title I Schoolwide Programs Schools are eligible to offer Title I Schoolwide

programming if 40% or higher of their students havebeen identified as receiving Free and Reduced pricelunch.

Title I Schoolwide programming also requires a year-long planning process to outline the school’s focus andprogram goals to enhance the learning of all students

Where do funds come from?All Bureau of Indian Education funded schools receive funds toimplement a Title I Schoolwide Program. The statute requiresschools receiving the funds to annually assess their currentSection 1114 plan, revise as needed and submit an annualbudget to carry out a Title I Schoolwide Program. The purposeof a Title I Schoolwide Program is to “upgrade the entireeducation program” based upon the needs of the studentsserved in order to increase academic achievement. A Title ISchoolwide Program allows the school to integrate theirprograms, strategies and resources. A schoolwide budgetconsolidates Federal Education funds.

What are Title I funds used for? Providing timely assistance to help struggling student’s

meet the State’s challenging content standards.

Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies

Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities

What is a Title I Schoolwide Plan?An Overview of the school that outlines an academic plan for student success. It includes:

A comprehensive needs assessment.

Implementation of schoolwide reform strategies.

Provision for instruction by highly qualified professional staff

High quality and continuous professional development

Recruitment and retention of highly qualified staff.

Strategies for increasing parental involvement.

Transition from preschool to elementary school & elementary to HS.

Collecting, interpreting, using data

Provision of assistance to struggling students.

Extended learning time.

Coordination & Integration of Programs & Resources.

Title I Parent Involvement Policy &Family-School Compact

The Parent Involvement Policy and Family-School Compact aredeveloped with parents/guardians, reviewed by the school, andmade available to all Title I families.

The Parent Involvement Plan includes how the site will implementthe Title I required components of parent involvement.

The Family-School Compact is a written agreement that outlinesand defines goals, expectations, and shared responsibilities ofparents/guardians, students and staff.

What’s included in the school’s ParentInvolvement Plan?

This plan addresses how the school will implement the followingparental involvement requirements:

How Family Engagement funds are being used

How information and training will be provided to families

How the school will build capacity in parents/guardians and stafffor strong parental involvement

How parents/guardians can be involved in decision making andactivities

Reading Interventions Response to Intervention using Wonderworks and

Reading Mastery.

Reading Tutor

Afterschool tutoring.

Math InterventionsConnecting Math Concepts (CMC) 1st grade: CMC Level A 2nd grade: CMC Level B and CMC Level C 6th grade: Essentials for Algebra Math tutor Afterschool tutoring

Program Goals Increase student academic achievement

Increase student attendance

Increase graduation rate

Provide a safe and conducive learning environment

Provide an enriching cultural program

Provide opportunities for all interested community members to get involved in the school

World’s Best Workforce GoalsThe State of Minnesota provides funding for activities, methods and goals in support of the MN Department of Education World’s Best Workforce (WBWF) Goals:

All American Indian (AI) Children Ready for School

All (AI) Third-graders Achieve Grade Level Literacy

All Achievement Gaps Closed for AI Students

All AI Students Attain Career and College Readiness

All AI Students Graduate from High School

Please see the WBWF Goals, Objectives, and Activities on the school’s website at www.fdlrezk12.com

Data Used to Measure Goals

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments

NWEA- Measures of Academic Progress (MAP)

ACT Test

Native American Student Information System (NASIS)

Student participation

Graduation rates

Stakeholder Surveys

Attendance at school sponsored community events

Student Opportunities Small Classroom sizes

Individual Learning Plans

College and Career Readiness

Ojibwe cultural and extra curricula activities

Engage in Service Learning Projects

Ojibwe Language K-12

Sports

Music

Supplements and Supports Cultural sensitivity training for staff and students

American Indian culture curriculum

Celebrate student achievements

Provide college visits and career awareness activities

Engage students with cultural activities

Collaborate with FDL Human Services and Behavioral Health services

Provide family nights with an emphasis on educational, Ojibwemowin, and parent resources

Nagaajiiwanaang Commitment Ongoing professional development

Continually monitor to assure quality education

Build on individual growth

Strive to maintain best teaching practices

Data-driven decision-making

Student progressStudent information and progress is shared with parents throughout the year.

Report cards

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Open Door Policy

Staff e-mail, voice-mail, Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Parent’s Right to View Teacher Qualifications The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) gives you the right to ask for the

following information about each of your classroom teachers:

Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements forthe grade level and subject he/she is teaching,

Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate throughwhich state qualifications were waived, and

What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduatecertificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration.

You may also ask whether your child receives help from a paraprofessional. Ifyour child receives this assistance, we can provide you with information aboutthe paraprofessional’s qualifications.

Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledgeand critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. Thatcommitment includes making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionalsare highly skilled.

If you have any questions about your child’s assignment to a teacher orparaprofessional, please contact Principal Valerie Tanner at (218) 878-7284.

Parent/Family Engagement Parent and Family Engagement is purposefully

designed to meet the needs of the Title I parents andlinked to the academic goals outlined in the school’sTitle I Schoolwide Plan.

Title I Parent/Family Engagement events and otheractivities for parents/guardians are planned andevaluated with the input of parents/guardians, staff andcommunity members to promote academics andprovide access to resources that actively involveparents in their child’s education.

SAVE the DATE!

First Annual Pokey Paro Powwow October 18, 201

Biboon Celebration: December 19, 2019

Parent-Teacher Conferences: February 6—7.

Ziigwan Celebration & Kindergarten Round-up: March 19th.

Kindergarten Round-up: April 3rd.

Graduation: May 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM.

Parent Advisory Group (PAG) Who? Parents/guardians of Ojibwe School students

What? Designed to collaborate, review and get input on topics such as :

Title I program goals

Parent & Family Engagement planning needs assessment and evaluation

School Parent Involvement Plans

Family-School Compact

Volunteering at school events (picture day/seasonal celebrations)

When? The Parent Advisory Group meets the first full-week Tuesday of every month at noon.

How can you be involved? Volunteer in your child’s class, at home, or on a fieldtrip

Attend Parent Engagement Events

Attend Parent/teacher conferences

Become a member of the Ojibwe School Parent Advisory Group or other school committee

Share a talent/hobby that would benefit our school

School Improvement ProgressNative Star is the process the Ojibwe School uses toassess, plan, implement monitor and adjust schoolwideimprovement efforts.

Parents may access Native Star school improvementinformation and reports by following this link:

www.indistar.org/app/Login.aspx

Login: guestBIE4202

Password: guestBIE4202

Helpful Resources School website: http://www.fdlrezk12.com

MDE website: http://education.state.mn.us

BIE website: www.bie.edu

Ojibwe Language Links:

http://anishinaabemodaa.com/lessons

http://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/

Thank you for your participation. Welook forward to a wonderful year ofsuccessful collaboration!