PDS Family Center & Title I Information

Family Center Information

We are here to help families with...

Assistance using ParentVUE, ParentSquare, eClass, My Payment Plus
Filling out the Free and Reduced lunch application
Assistance connecting with teachers and administrators
Effective ways to be involved in your student's education
Brochures, books, and other parent resources to support your student
Current Title I information and documents
Family Workshops
Volunteer opportunities

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The Family Center is on the main hallway's left side, across from the school store (Room # 1.1.216).

Monday - Friday 6:30 AM -2:30 PM

(schedule flexibility upon request)

Title I Information

What Is Title I?

Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, provides funding to school districts to help ensure that all children, particularly those who are most academically at-risk, meet challenging state academic standards. Schools participating in the Title I program receive funds based on the percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals. Title I programs are designed to ensure high standards for all students, increase quality instructional time, improve instruction through professional development, enhance family participation in the educational process, expand educational resources, and strengthen accountability.

Seventy-eight schools within Gwinnett County Public Schools receive Title I services. Of these, 49 are elementary schools, 14 are middle schools, 10 are high schools, four special entities, and one charter school. These schools offer a schoolwide program where all students, teachers, and families benefit from the supplemental resources and support provided by Title I.

At least one percent of the district's total Title I allocation is reserved to fund family and community engagement programs. No less than 90% of these funds are used directly by schools to promote family and community engagement activities. These funds are used based on suggestions and input provided by families and community members to strengthen students' academic achievement during districtwide opportunities for engaging and partnering with families in their children's education. Additionally, these funds help offset the cost of ensuring that each Title I school has a Family Engagement Center and a staff member trained to support parents and families.

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The Plan The Promise 2025-2026

GCPS Family and Community Engagement

The GCPS Title I Family and Community Engagement Plan is Gwinnett County’s plan for involving parents in the academic lives of their children. It establishes the district’s expectations for family engagement and guides the strategies and resources that strengthen school and parent partnerships.

Clic the links below to learn more.

Family and community engagement plan

Watch a video explaining the GCPS Family and Community Engagement Plan.

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Local School Plan for Improvement (LSPI)

Parent Right to Know

Title I Budget

PAUL DUKE STEM HIGH SCHOOL

TITLE I BUDGET SUMMARY

2025-2026

Title I Budget Category	Amount	%	Additional Details
Teaching Positions: Salaries / Benefits	$467,539	79%	Four Teachers & Parent Instructional Support Coordinator
Direct Instruction	$73,852	12%	Credit Recovery Opportunities, Supplies, Web-based subscriptions
Instructional Support Training	$16,629	3%	Faculty Professional Development
Instructional and Other Supports	$23,176	4%	Extended Learning (credit recovery) Director, Teachers' Collaborative Planning, Title I Clerical Support
Family Engagement	$11,300	2%	Postage, printing, workshop supplies
TOTAL ALLOCATION	$595,496

Pie graph with 25-26 Title I budget allocations

Accountability Report

2024-2025 Educational Effectiveness Survey (EES) Results

2024 - 2025 School Profile

Title I Contacts

Ashley Worley

Title I Assistant Principal

ashley.worley@gcpsk12.org

470-323-3627

Lucía Treviño

Parent Instructional Support Coordinator

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lucia.trevino@gcpsk12.org

470-323-3625

Useful Links

ParentVUE provides easy access and one go-to location for need-to-know information about their student’s education—from records to resources. The ParentVUE app gives parents access to grades, assignments, and more.

Download and/or access ParentVUE

Parent Square is a unified communications platform designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with your child’s school and GCPS. It provides a safe way for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to receive and send information.

Download and/or access ParentSquare

MyPaymentsPlus is the platform through which families pay for meals, activities, yearbook, and many other fees. Click the button below to learn how to access or create your MyPaymentsPlus account.

MyPaymentsPlus

Free and Reduced Price Meals

Eligible families not only receive meals at reduced price or for free, but also benefit from discounts on fees associated with college application process, and discounted fees for SAT, ACT, and AP exams.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Parenting Resources

The Engage, Equip, Empower Series is an initiative that seeks to support the growth, development, and success all student by providing opportunities for families to learn how to support their children, be active participants in their children’s education, and learn about resources, programs, and support services. Previous sessions may be accessed here.

Engage, Equip, Empower

Struggling at school? Looking for a tutor?

All Gwinnett County Public Schools students can get access to free tutoring through the Gwinnett County Public Library. Students will use their student IDs to access this free resource. Tutoring is also available in Spanish!

Free access to Tutor.com