Woodland Elementary outlines Title I supports, family engagement and parent leadership
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At Woodland Elementary’s annual Title I parent meeting, Dr. McCullough explained how Title I funds are used for interventions, technology and family engagement, described parents’ rights under federal law, and introduced parent leaders and the ACIP team for the 2025–26 school year.
Dr. McCullough opened Woodland Elementary’s annual Title I parent meeting and told families the session was required by the Every Student Succeeds Act and intended to explain how Title I supports students, families and teachers.
He said Title I funds at Woodland are directed toward intervention programs, new technology and family engagement, citing examples such as Lexia and Progress Learning as in-school supports. "Title I means extra funding to support our students at Woodland," he said, adding that the school sets aside funds specifically for parent and family engagement and uses them for items such as communication folders and student recognition.
The meeting emphasized parents’ rights under Title I. Dr. McCullough told attendees they may review and provide feedback on the district’s consolidated plan and the school’s ACIP (the continuous improvement plan that guides Woodland’s growth), both of which the school posts on its website. He said parents also have the right to request written information about their child’s teacher qualifications, including certifications, degrees and licensure, and that Woodland can respond in writing on request.
On teacher assignments, Dr. McCullough stated that "at Woodland Elementary, every teacher teaches in his or her certified field," and that the school currently has no teachers teaching out of field.
Dr. McCullough announced parent leaders for the 2025–26 school year, naming Owen Henderson and his wife, Heather Henderson, and described their responsibilities: reviewing the ACIP, giving feedback on school goals and activities, connecting families with community resources and ensuring parent voices are heard. "We re excited to be part of this community," said parent leader Owen Henderson, who encouraged other parents to share ideas and get involved.
Dr. McCullough also recognized the ACIP leadership team that helped prepare the school improvement plan over the summer, listing Ken Wiggins, Stephanie Hill, Brandy Lucas, Christy Nelson, Misty Rochester, Stephanie Daniel, Jennifer Adamson and Sabrina Rollins.
The meeting closed with a reminder that the family engagement plan explains how funds are used, what training the school provides to help families support learning at home, and that the school parent compact — a shared agreement of responsibilities among the school, parents and students — is reviewed and signed by families each fall and kept in classrooms. Dr. McCullough thanked families and staff and said school leaders look forward to working with parents throughout the year.