Overview of parent involvement requirements for Title I, A districts.

1. November 10, 2009ESC Region XVPresented by:Crystal Conner, Joyce Sprott & Lois Wagley

2. AGENDA 9 :00 – 10:15 am Intro, NCLB Statute & Parent Policies 10:15 – 10:30 am Break 10:30 – 11:30 am Guest Speaker 11:30 – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 – 2:15 pm Parent Compacts & PT Conferences 2:15 – 2:30 pm Break 2:30 – 4:00 pm ICRs & Other Resources

4. Parent Involvement Haiku 5 syllables in the first line 7 syllables in the next line, and 5 syllables in the last line.

6. Maintain the quality of their work

7. Develop realistic plans for their future

8. Have higher graduation rates

9. Advance to postsecondary education(Clark, 1993; Henderson & Mapp, 2002; Mapp, 2004; Schargel & Smink, 2001; Williams, 2004)

10. Key Players in Successful Parent Involvement Programs Strong school administrative leaders Teachers Parents and Family Members Community Members

11. What does the statute say? Parent participation in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities; That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; That parents are full partners and are included in decision making and advisory committees, as appropriate. (SEDL Handout)

12. Terms to Consider Joint Development – Team Effort Meaningful Involvement – Get in the Game Building Capacity –Develop your Players (SEDL Handout) DEVELOP

13. The Process 2 Implement Distribute 1 3 Evaluate District/Campus Parent Policies Develop

15. Developing the Policy

16. Involve Parents in the Schoolwide Plan

17. Building Capacity

18. Annual Meeting

19. School-Parent Compacts

21. Developing the Policy

22. Involve Parents in the Schoolwide Plan

23. Build Capacity

24. Coordination of Programs

26. Activity:Campus Parent Involvement Policy DEVELOP

27. Julie Halfmann, Guest Speaker Shannon Right Choices for Youth juliehalfmann@shannonhealth.org 325.481.6170

28. We want parents to know… Discuss things you believe parents need to know and record them on the flipchart. DEVELOP

29. The Process 2 Implement Distribute 1 3 Evaluate School- Parent Compacts Develop

31. The importance of ongoing communication and means of communication (parent-teacher conferences, progress reports, access to staff.)DEVELOP

33. Are developed jointly by school administrators and teachers along with parents. (samples) DEVELOP

35. Make the list short-not more than 10 items for each group.

36. Don’t patronize parents.

37. Offer clear guidelines.

39. How do we reach parents? Brainstorm ways you can connect with and engage parents and record them on the flipchart. DISTRIBUTE

40. The Process 2 Implement Communicating Community Collaboration Distribute Volunteering Learning at Home Decision Making 1 3 Evaluate Develop

41. The Process 2 Implement Distribute 1 3 Evaluate Develop

42. Evaluation Goal of Parent Involvement Program Implement effective parental involvement activities to improve student achievement and school performance Role of the District and Campus Provide assistance and resources to facilitate the parental involvement program. EVALUATE

43. Evaluation Annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the PI program. Perform a comprehensive needs assessment. Identify possible barriers that limit parent and family participation in the PI program. Revise policies as necessary. EVALUATE

45. District/Campus PI Policies

46. School-Parent CompactEvidence of required components in compact & policy 3. Evidence of an annual meeting (flexible times) EVALUATE

47. Program Compliance & Parental Involvement 3. Evidence staff development for parental involvement 4. Evidence that provisions are made to ensure that families with different language backgrounds are able to access important information EVALUATE

48. Initial Compliance Review Crosswalk 2 Implement Distribute ICRs: 9, 10, 11, 12,13, 14, 15, 16, 17, & 18. 1 3 Evaluate Develop

49. Initial Compliance Review (ICRs) #9 Did the LEA have a written parent involvement policy that is developed jointly with, and agreed upon by, and distributed to parents of participating students? DEVELOP, DISTRIBUTE, IMPLEMENT & EVALUATE

50. Initial Compliance Review (ICRs) 09-10 ICR Crosswalk.pdf

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52. 15 Minute BREAK

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54. Additional Resources Title I Statewide School Support/Parental Involvement Initiative www.esc16.net ESC XV Parent Involvement http://www.netxv.net/pm-view.php?page=304 US Dept. of Education http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml

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