Family Center/Title I
Welcome to Duluth Middle School's Parent Center
My name is Elfy Horne, and I am extremely excited to be the Parent Instructional Coordinator at Duluth Middle School. The parent center offers the tools needed to support your student.
I am very passionate about education and the opportunities it gives our students. I am looking forward to partnering up with you to provide an enriching middle school experience. I recognize the importance of a strong home-to-school connection. I believe by working together we can make a difference in their education.
You can reach me at 770- 814-4760 or by email at elfy.horne@gcpsk12.org Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00am to 1:00pm and 1:30-4:00pm.
Elfy Horne
Parent Instructional Coordinator
Hallway A1 Room 1.100
Elfy.Horne@gcpsk12.org
770-814-4760
Antonia Melian Macias
What is Title I?
Title I is a federal program that provides funds to schools and districts based upon the percentage of students qualifying to receive free or reduced-price (school) meals. The purpose is to ensure that all children have access to quality instruction and resources that will enable them to meet state academic standards.
- Teacher salaries (which lowers the student/teacher ratio - to allow for individual, small group, and differentiated instruction)
- Staff development and release time for teachers to plan instruction
- Extended learning time programs
- Purchasing technology for classrooms
- Purchasing consumable and non-consumable teaching materials
- Paying presenters and childcare providers at parent workshops
- Purchasing materials and resources for the Parent Center
- Learning experiences
All decisions regarding the Title I Program are made with the input of all stakeholders during the school's Title I Planning Meeting and Documents Review Period (and any other opportunities that parents are given to provide input). The stakeholders help decide which topics are offered at our Parent Workshops, how the Title I funds should be spent, what materials should be purchased for the Parent Center, writing, revising, and approving Title I Documents, and help analyze data based on our end-of-the-year parent surveys.
Parents Right to Know
Parents have the right to request information about the degree and qualifications of their child's teacher(s) and paraprofessional(s), if applicable. Please refer to the GCPS Student-Parent Handbook or contact your school's principal for more information.
Parent Resources
Title 1 Budget Summary 2023-2024
| Budget Category | Amount | Percent of Budget | Use of Funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries/Benefits for Additional Teachers | $581,612 | 89.95% | Teacher salaries and benefits. Two parent outreach liasons, a PIC and POL. |
| Direct Instruction | $24,203 | 3.74% | Academic Assistance Program for grade recovery, educational web-based subscriptions, supplies, and materials |
| Instructional Support Training | $2,750 | 0.43% | Accelerating Newcomer Academic Development Workshop for EL Teachers. |
| Instructional Support | $38,015 | 5.88% | Collaborative planning on Saturdays for curriculum groups and once a month curriculum leaders. |
| Transportation | $0 | 0.00% | |
| Other Support | $0 | 0.00% | |
| Family Engagement | $0 | 0.00% | |
| Total Allocations | $646.580 | 100% |
Title 1 Wish List
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Translators for every teacher. | $7,000.00 |
| Smart Boards to enhance small group instruction. | $15,000.00 |
| Collaborative Planning | $30,000.00 |
| Total: | $52,000.00 |
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