Title 1

Ossipee Central School is a Pre-K through 6th grade school located in Ossipee, New
Hampshire. According to the 2021 census the town of Ossipee has a population of
4,349. Ossipee Central School is one of six elementary schools in the Governor
Wentworth Regional School District with an enrollment of 272 students. The Governor
Wentworth Regional School District has one middle school with grades 7-8 and one
high school grades 9-12. The Ossipee Central School (OCS) has a diverse economic
population with 63% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. 9% of our student
population are considered homeless and 25% are identified with an educational
disability. OCS has 44 professional educators, 22 paraprofessionals, and 1.6
administrators. The principal is beginning her 7th school year at OCS. The school
district also has a district Director of Curriculum shared by all the schools.

The Ossipee Central School staff continues to analyze the information obtained through
Parent Evaluations and Parent Surveys. In addition, student achievement data as
measured annually by the state assessment for grades 3-6 and the Edmentum
Diagnostic Assessment for grades 1-6 are collected and analyzed. Grades 3-6 will
administer the NH SAS interims and grades 1-6 administer the Edmentum Diagnostic
Assessments throughout the year. Based on the results students are placed in tiered
intervention. Results of these assessments have a direct impact on student instruction.
All Kindergarten through third graders are administered the Acadience Assessment by a
reading specialist at the beginning of each school year to determine if they are at risk of dyslexia. At risk students receive interventions once the assessments have been completed and are progress monitored for the remainder of the school year.

Ossipee Central School uses the IMSE Science of Reading program for grades K-3 and
Guided Reading for grades 4-6 to meet the diverse needs of students. IMSE (Institute
for Multi-Sensory Education) uses a Science of Reading approach that is a sequential,
multi-sensory approach to teach literacy. The program breaks reading and writing into
smaller skills and builds on them. Guided reading is small group reading instruction
designed to provide differentiated teaching that supports students in developing reading
proficiency. Given that 55% of the students in grade 1, 64% in grade 2, 57% in grade 3,
57% in grade 4, 65% in grade 5, and 45% in grade six were at or above the 50th
percentile for their grade level in Reading (Edmentum Spring 2024 diagnostic), 42% of
third graders, 35% of fourth graders, 45% of fifth graders, and 28% of sixth graders
were proficient or above on the NH SAS ELA summative assessment Spring 2024, and
55% of Kindergarteners, 42% of first graders, 48% of second graders, 48% of third
graders, 52% of fourth graders, 44% of fifth graders, and 47% of sixth graders met or
exceeded their grade level expectations on the June 2024 Acadience Assessment,
OCS will continue to implement the IMSE Science of Reading program and Fountas
and Pinnell Guided Classroom resource with fidelity to supplement our reading
curriculum for students grades 1-6. Professional development is ongoing and will
continue to strengthen teachers reading instruction. Reading Specialists are also
Reading Coaches. They assist and train teachers in best practices in reading to provide
differentiated instruction and interventions to assure student success.
Given that 58% of the students in grade 1, 45% in grade 2, 69% in grade 3, 47% in
grade 4, 69% in grade 5, and 72% in grade six were at or above the 50 th percentile for
their grade level in Mathematics (Edmentum Spring 2024 diagnostic), 62% of third
graders, 25% of fourth graders, 38% of fifth graders, and 30% of sixth graders were
proficient or above on the NH SAS Mathematics summative assessment Spring 2024,
and 48% of Kindergarteners, 63% of first graders, 46% of second graders, 26% of third
graders, and 19% of fourth graders were proficient or higher on the Universal Screener
for Number Sense, OCS will continue implement the Eureka Math program, called
Eureka Squared to address the mathematics standards at each grade level K-6. OCS
will continue to hire a mathematics specialist for the second year in a row to provide
intervention to students as well as training and modeling for teachers in grades K-6.
Students are immersed in methods that promote understanding and mastery of math
concepts and applying these to problem solving. Instruction is individualized for each
student with pre, and post testing done on a regular basis. Staff meetings and in-service
professional development sessions often focus on best instructional practices in reading
and mathematics. The Title I mathematics specialist and hiring an instructional
assistant will provide additional support to students in the classroom that are identified
by the data team to have significant mathematical needs. The Forefront Universal

Screener for Number Sense software will analyze data, help create intervention groups
and communicate with parents the progress of their students. The OCS data team will
also continue researching specific mathematics progress monitoring tools in addition to
Edmentum to help inform the research-based intervention programs being utilized to
meet the needs of students.

Each teacher is expected and required to use student learning and demographic data
when planning their instruction for each child. Upon entering Ossipee Central School,
Reading Assessments are given to each student including those who may be homeless,
from migrant families or those in foster care. This is done repeatedly to ensure progress
over time. Students are evaluated using the Acadience Assessment, Edmentum
diagnostic assessment, and/or NH SAS interim assessment. Using the results of
diagnostic assessment, Progress Monitoring and other classroom assessments,
students are placed in schoolwide tiered system to prevent and address areas of need.
The data team, comprised of classroom teachers, special education teachers, Title I
specialists, counselors, and administration meet quarterly to ensure all students are
receiving tiered instruction with interventions facilitated by classroom teachers or
specialists.

During Open House, teachers and specialists are available to meet with families to
discuss and answer questions about the Reading and Math programs at OCS. Each
year a Title I Annual Meeting is held. A Title I Parent Advisory Group, which is
integrated into the Parent Teacher Organization at OCS, meets throughout the year to
review survey and evaluation results, review and revise, as needed, the required forms
and gather input for the Title I program for the following year. The group plans parent
involvement activities for the year based on parent input. Required forms are included in
the Parent/Student Handbook. Parent Surveys and the Learning Compact are included
in the Handbook and sent home with students for easy return back to school. Student
progress is communicated to parents at least six times during the year via Progress
Reports and Standards Based Report Cards. Parents and students in grades K-6 have
access to progress via the Jump Rope Portal. Parents are encouraged to attend Title I
and school events.
Parents will be invited to participate in Title I nights such as math night to learn how the
math curriculum is taught at OCS and suggestions for parents to help their children at
home. Other nights in the past have included reading, writing and emotions nights.
These are always very well attended and informative.

Professional staff within the Governor Wentworth Regional School District set
professional goals and Student Learning Objectives that are directly linked to district
goals and student needs. Each year, professional staff are expected to reflect on their
progress on meeting their goals twice during the year. Every three years, the
professional staff are required to share their portfolios with a colleague and/or building
administrators. Ongoing professional development focused on reading, math,
social/emotional learning, Responsive Classroom Management styles and book talks
are tied to the District Master Plan. These professional development opportunities are
developed based on staff survey responses regarding professional development needs
and evaluated via staff input.

Ossipee Central School is the home base for students enrolled in the District's
Integrated Preschool Program. Students from the district preschools, as well as those
attending private preschool programs in the area, are encouraged to visit the
school/kindergarten classes in the spring. Transition meetings continue to be held with
parents as necessary. The Kindergarten registration process is completed in the spring
with an in person registration process where students and parents will be invited prior to
school this year to be screened and limited tour of the school building. The local
Headstart Program invites staff from the elementary schools to attend a parent meeting
regarding the transitioning of their students and families to the public-school
environment.

All the core academic teachers and instructional paraprofessionals working at OCS
meet the highly qualified requirements. Each staff member hired is required to have
three written letters of reference and then checked with a follow-up phone call. They
also must provide the district with their college/university transcripts and certifications.

Students have the opportunity to attend a well-structured after school program each
weekday that includes academic support, enrichment activities and transportation.
Ossipee Central School also offered an educationally based Summer School Program,
meeting three days per week from 8:00 to 11:30am for five weeks. Students received
services in reading, writing, and mathematics as identified through the data team.

OCS is always continuing to identify ways to meet the needs of students and families.
Additional time for tutoring either before or after school is a way to enhance academic
growth. Currently our Outreach Counselor provides outreach services to families to help
assure that the basic needs of students are being met and provides online support to
parents when needed. This will continue to occur, and OCS will offer a series of
parenting classes to enhance the basic needs of students and support to parents. The
district’s Homeless Liaison works with families of students who are considered
homeless to assure they are afforded the support necessary to benefit from all
educational opportunities. Those students continue to receive priority academic and
social emotional services at OCS through Title I and counseling services.

 

These parent/guardian engagement guidelines were developed by the Title I Advisory Group at Ossipee Central School.  This information will be made available annually to all parents and guardians.

Yearly, through surveys, program evaluations, and parent feedback, Ossipee Central School will:

• involve parents/guardians in the development of the school-wide Title I program.

• encourage strong family involvement in school improvement efforts.

• coordinate Title I family events that overlap other school activities.

• develop and carry out, or present, educational events for parents/guardians.

At Ossipee Central School we will:

• hold an Annual Meeting each year to inform families about the school-wide program, explain their parental rights, and ask for their involvement.

• encourage a partnership between home and school to support student achievement.

• ensure that all parents/guardians receive the “Parents Right To Know” document outlining the process for parents to follow while obtaining information about the qualifications of school staff.

• encourage parents/guardians and students to sign the Learning Compact on an annual basis.

• notify families in advance of meetings or events in writing, by telephone, text and/or by email.

• provide childcare and/or transportation to families as needed.

• send home program evaluations annually to parents and guardians.

• assure that parents/guardians have input into the program for the following year.

• provide access to curriculum and assessment information on an annual basis.

• educate staff on the importance of family involvement.

• ensure that information is sent to families in an understandable format.

revised 3/24

 

The Title I Learning Compact found below was developed by Ossipee Central School parents and staff as mandated by federal requirements associated with Title I.  Title I provides Ossipee Central School with federal funds that are used to support your child’s education.  Research shows that in successful schools, students, families, and staff communicate and work together to help ensure the success of each student.  

Please review this Learning Compact with your child(ren) and return the signed copy to your child’s classroom teacher.  Thank you for helping to create a balance between student motivation, parent involvement, and solid academic instruction.  

We value your opinion!  Please contact Andrea Fournier, Ossipee Central School Principal at 603.539.4589 or Linda Perrow, Title I Project Manager at 603.569.0221 with any input you have regarding this Compact.

reviewed 3/24

 

Ossipee Central School 

Title I Program Parent/Guardian Evaluation   

Spring 2024

 

Ossipee Central School has been a schoolwide Title I school since 1996.  In schoolwide Title I schools, federal, state, and local funds are put together to upgrade the entire educational program in the school.  ALL students are eligible to receive extra help in the classroom or in other areas of the school building.

 

Based on information received on the Title I Parent Survey distributed in the fall, during the school year Title I sponsored family events entitled Encouraging Healthy Habits and Dealing With Emotions.  Title I also partnered with School’s Out!  to host a literacy night full of fun with author and illustrator, Marty Kelley. 

 

Title I provides funding for staff members to provide support to students at Ossipee Central School during the school day.  In addition, materials and tech devices are purchased through

Title I to supplement those provided by the school district.

 

The feedback you provide on this evaluation will help us plan and provide those opportunities that you find most valuable for your child and your family.  Family engagement in education is one of the goals of Title I .  Please partner with us in order to provide your child(ren) with the best possible educational experience!

 

1. Which grade was your child in during the 2023-2024 school year?  

 

grade ______

 

2. Do you feel your child has made sufficient progress during the school year?

 

           Yes _____          No _____          Unsure _____

 

3.  Do you feel you have had enough communication regarding your child’s

 academic progress over the past school year?

 

Yes _____          No _____          Unsure _____

 

4.  How may we help you gain more information about your child’s progress?

5.  Which of the following have been most valuable in keeping you informed of your child's academic progress and/or of academic expectations:

          _____ personal conferences or meetings with school staff

          _____ telephone conversation(s) with your child’s teacher

          _____ informal notes, letters, or communication logs

          _____ report cards/progress reports

          _____ educational events for parents/families

          _____ other

 

6.  Did you attend any family events provided by Title I at Ossipee Central School    

 this year?  If so, please check off the events you attended.

_____ January 30, 2024     Healthy Habits

_____ February 20, 2024   Literacy Night with Marty Kelley

_____ March 18, 2024          Dealing With Emotions/Title I Annual Meeting        

 

7.  If you did not attend any events, why did you choose not to come? 

 

8.  What can we do to help you become more involved in your child’s learning?

 

9.  How may we improve services to our students at Ossipee Central School?

 

10. The Parent Teacher Organization of Ossipee Central School includes Title I on their monthly meeting agenda.  Please come share your ideas for Title I services and programs that would benefit you and your children.  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU JOIN US!  If you are unable to join us and have something to share,  or have questions regarding this evaluation, please contact school principal, Andrea Fournier at afournier@sau49.org.   If you prefer, you may also write your thoughts on the back of this paper.  We thank you for your time!

 

                   Revised 3.2024

Ossipee Central School                                          

Title I Parent/Guardian Survey                                                       

Fall 2024

At Ossipee Central School we are lucky to receive federal funds through the Title I program.  The funds received through Title I are used to add to the educational services available to all children at Ossipee Central School. Parent involvement is a very important part of Title I.  Please fill out the survey below.  The information you give us will help us to plan the events that will be most helpful to you as a parent or guardian.

 

Please help us to help your children!   WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! 

 

1. Each year we offer events and/or activities to help parents/guardians support the education of their children. I/We would like to come to the following kinds of events:

 

_____ How am I best able to help my child with their reading at home?

_____ How am I best able to help my child with math at home?

_____ What are the expectations for my child’s writing?

_____ What types of topics are being taught in science?

_____ What is my child expected to learn in social studies?

_____ How can I help my child be more in control of their emotions?

_____ How can I make things work more smoothly at home?

_____ How are the arts connected with other things my child is learning?

_____ As a parent/guardian, how can I help my child with their friendships?

_____ What am I able to do to encourage healthy habits in my children?

 

2. When are you available to attend an event?

 

_____ Monday     _____ Tuesday    _____Wednesday   _____ Thursday    _____ Other: __________________

                                                                                                       

3.  What time of day is best for you to attend an event?

 

_____ morning    _____ afternoon    _____ 5:30 p.m.    _____ 6:00 p.m.    _____ Other: ______________

 

4. Which of the following would make it easier for you to attend an event?

 

_____ childcare

_____ transportation

_____ snacks or dinner provided at the event

_____ homework assistance for students during the event

_____ free homework pass for students when their families attend an event

 

5. Please share any comments or suggestions you have that would help us to  improve parent/guardian attendance at school and Title I events.

 

6. Please let us know what we can do to provide students and families with additional educational support.

 

7. How would you like to be informed of upcoming activities and events?

_____ text

_____ telephone

_____ email

_____ paper notices/flyers

_____ newsletter

_____ post on the school website   

 

8.  We are signed up to receive messages through the school’s automated messaging system.

                   _____ yes                                                    _____no                                                _____unsure

 Thank you for your time and for sharing your thoughts.  We appreciate your input!             

                                                                                                                                                                                      

                                                                                                                                                                                 revised 3/2024

NH DOE Report Card

Title I Complaint Procedure

In the Governor Wentworth Regional School District, every effort is made to resolve conflict at the building level.  If a Title I related issue is not resolved within the school, and the individual feels a violation of a federal statute or regulation has occurred, they may initiate the following complaint procedure:

1. The individual speaks directly with the staff person involved (if applicable).

2. If not satisfied, the individual notifies the building level administrator of the issues surrounding the complaint.

3. If the individual continues to feel federal requirements are not being met, a Complaint Form is completed.  The GWRSD Title I Complaint Forms may be obtained in each school office, at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, or on the school and district website.  Once the form is complete it is forwarded to:

Linda Perrow, Title I Project Manager

Crescent Lake School

75 McManus Road

Wolfeboro, NH  03894

(603)569-0221

 4.  The individual meets with the Title I Project Manager to discuss his/her concern in an attempt to resolve the complaint.

5.  If the complaint is not resolved, the Title I Project Manager forwards the written Complaint Form to the Superintendent of Schools.

6.  The Superintendent, or his/her designee, investigates the complaint and contacts the individual initiating the complaint.

7.  If the complaint is not mediated, the Superintendent contacts the School Board Chair to have the issue placed on the agenda of the next scheduled School Board Meeting.

8. Should the complaint remain unresolved, the School Board must forward the written complaint  within 30 days of their decision to:

Melinda Pfaff

New Hampshire Department of Education

25 Hall Street - Granite State College

Concord, NH 03301

 9. At this point, the Complaint Procedure in place at the New Hampshire Department of Education will be implemented.  To access the New Hampshire Department of Education Complaint Policy, please access the following link and scroll to the bottom of the page:

http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed200.html