Title I
School–Home Compact 2026–2027
What is a Home-School Compact?
- An agreement the families, students, and teachers develop together.
- It explains how GBE and our families will work together to make sure all students reach grade level standards.
Title I Funding Provides...
- Reading Specialist & Paraprofessionals for small-group instruction
- Professional Learning opportunities for teachers
- Additional technology resources for student learning
- Family-Engagement events
- Curriculum Supplements
- Science enrichment speaker/demonstrations
- Books! Books! Books!
Family Engagement
(Getting families involved at GBE)
Gene Brown’s Title I program hosts FREE family events throughout the year. Students, families, and teachers can share in engaging learning experiences. These family engagement events enhance the collaborative, friendly culture of GBE.
FREE Family Engagement Events 2026-2027
- Kissing Hand Celebration (K)—August 19
- Focus on Fluency (K-2)—September 10
- Chris-Mystery—December 15
- OBB Kickoff Party—January 25
- Valentine’s Day Drive Thru—February 12
- Get A Clue About TCAP (3-5)—February 25
Communication with families...
- School Messenger
- Skyward
- Google Classroom
- Remind
- School Website
- Take-home Folders
- Social Media
As Families we will:
- Read together for 20 minutes each day
- Talk about the school day and what he/she is learning
- Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Attend school events
- Communicate with teachers
As A School We Will:
- Ensure a warm, welcoming environment
- Provide high quality ELA and Math instruction
- Monitor individual student progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Provide intervention based on individual student needs
- Communicate frequently with families
- Foster a culture of readers and mathematicians
As Students We Will:
- Attend school every day
- Respect ourselves and others
- Live “Above the Line”*
- Follow the 8 Keys of Excellence
- Read 20 minutes each day
*Living above the line means taking ownership and responsibility for one’s actions, choices, and the outcomes they produce.
26-27 GBE Annual Title I Presentation
