2016 PAFPC SEVEN SPRINGS MAY 1-4 Develop Effective Title I Parent Involvement Policies and Resources

Workshop Goals Discuss LEA/CS requirements of Section 1118 of NCLB relating to Parent Involvement. Discuss necessary requirements for parent involvement to achieve monitoring compliance. Provide best practices from schools across Pennsylvania to enhance your own parent involvement programs. Address Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) changes to parent involvement starting in

NCLB Definition of Parent Involvement Parent involvement: the participation of parents in regular, two-way and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, ensuring—  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 in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; and  that other activities are carried out, such as those described in Section 1118 of NCLB.

Parent Involvement in Title I Section 1118 of No Child Left Behind To receive Title I funds, LEA/CSs must involve Title I parents in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Title I program. If the plan is not satisfactory to parents, parent comments must be submitted with the plan.

Areas of LEA Responsibility for Parent Involvement Development of the Title I Plan LEA Parent Involvement Policy Annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the LEA Parent Involvement Policy Reservation of Funds Parent Right to Know Requirements Involvement and outreach to parents of LEP students If Schoolwide, must have a parent as part of the Schoolwide team.

Parent Involvement in the Title I Plan The Title I Plan (for the Title I program for the following year) must be jointly developed with the parents of participating children.  If the Plan is not satisfactory to parents, LEA/CS must submit parent comments with the plan when it is submitted to the state. It must be updated annually. HOW?  Meetings, workshops, etc.

LEA Parent Involvement Policy Each LEA/CS that receives Title I, Part A funds must develop a written parental involvement policy that establishes expectations for parental involvement. Policy must be developed jointly with, and agreed upon with, the parents of children participating in Title I.

LEA Parent Involvement Policy These components must be included:  Involve the parents in development of the Title I plan and in school review and improvement.  Explain the coordination and technical assistance provided by LEA/CS in developing effective parent involvement.  Build capacity for strong parent involvement.  Coordinate parent involvement activities with other programs.  Conduct an annual evaluation of the parent involvement policy.  Involve parents in the activities of schools served under Title I, Part A.

Aliquippa School District – Parent Involvement Policy Addresses the 7 requirements for the LEA PI policy Short, sweet and to the point Date at bottom to show it was updated this year

LEA Parent Involvement Policy The LEA Parent Involvement Policy must be updated annually with parent involvement. The LEA Parent Involvement Policy must be disseminated to all Title I parents annually. Multiple methods are preferred, but not required  Mail  Website  Newsletters  Parent/Teacher Conferences  Handbook

Parent Involvement Set-Aside LEA/CSs receiving more than $500,000 in Title I must reserve 1% (minimum) for parent involvement.  95% must be distributed to schools  5% can be used for nonpublic parent involvement  Set asides amounts in excess of 1% may be used for district-wide parent involvement activities. LEA/CSs receiving less than $500,000 in Title I still must meet all requirements for parent involvement, but are not required to set aside funds to do so.

Parent Right to Know (Section 1111) LEA/CSs must notify parents of their right to request information on the qualifications of the teachers and paraprofessionals teaching their children.  Must occur at the beginning of the school year.

LEP Students LEA/CSs must have effective outreach to parents of LEP students. Provide documentation in a language they can understand. Inform parents of the program.

School-level Responsibilities for Parent Involvement School Level Parent Involvement Policy Parent Right to Know Requirements School-Parent Compacts (shared responsibilities for high student performance) Annual meeting to inform parents of the school’s Title I program Conduct an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the school PI activities Build capacity for strong Parent Involvement

School Level Parent Involvement Policy How the Title I School will:  Carry out parent involvement requirements in Section 1118, including the development of the School/Parent Compact School Level PI policy must align with the district policy but be unique to the school Must be updated annually with parent involvement

School Level Parent Involvement Policy, (cont’d) Describe how the school will provide Title I Parents:  Timely information on Title I  School Performance Profile – school report card  Child’s individual student assessment results  Description/explanation of their curriculum  Opportunities for regular meetings  Describe process of timely responses to suggestions Policy must be disseminated to parents and made available to the community.  Through website, letter, handbook

Highcliff Elementary School– School PI Policy North Hills School District Aligns with district but unique to the school Topics address, but are not limited to: School activities Homework help for students Title I Reading Program Parent workshops/programs

Right to Know Requirements Title I, Part A schools must i nform parents if their child has been taught for four consecutive weeks or more by a teacher that is Not Highly Qualified (for 15-16) or that does not meet applicable State certification (for 16-17) Schools provide to each individual parent information on the level of student achievement of the parent’s child in each of the State academic assessments.

School-Parent Compacts A written agreement of shared responsibility that--  Defines the goals and expectations of schools and parents as partners in the efforts to improve student achievement.  Outline how parents, school staff, and students will work together and build a partnership to help students achieve high academic standards.  Serve as a catalyst for collaboration and guide for ongoing, better communication between school staff and parents.

School-Parent Compacts Must be developed jointly with Title I parents. Must be shared and reviewed with parents. Must be reviewed and updated annually. Each school must develop their own compact.

School-Parent Compact Examples Penn Wood Elementary School, West Chester SD  Translated in Spanish  Describes the shared experience of students, teachers, and parents to improve student achievement Aliquippa Elementary School, Aliquippa SD  Describes the shared experience of students, teachers, and parents to improve student achievement Both schools have different, but similar responsibilities for the school, parent, and student

Title I Annual Meeting Schools invite parents to an informational meeting to inform them about the school’s participation in Title I, Part A programs and explain the requirements and their right to be involved.

Jefferson Elementary School Annual Meeting West Jefferson Hills SD Topics include: Curriculum Title I program SWP vs TA Assessments Proficiency levels

Annual Evaluation Of the PI Activities Conduct an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the school PI activities. Usually done through surveys Family and Community Engagement Survey – SPAC website

Building Capacity for Involvement LEA/Schools may--  Involve parents in the training of school staff.  Provide literacy training, if no other funds are available.  Pay transportation and child care costs to enable parents to participate in meetings and training sessions.  Train parents to train other parents.  Arrange meetings at a variety of times to meet the needs of parents with different schedules.  Arrange in-home conferences if parents can’t get to school.  Send materials home in a language parents can understand (this is a “must”).

Ideas for Building Capacity from schools around PA West Chester School District – Parent Involvement Pamphlet  Explains Title I  Provides learning opportunities for parents  Information on Right to Know  Helpful websites

Ideas for Building Capacity from schools around PA Aliquippa SD Family Literacy Events ALARM bingo Make an Ornament night Family Literacy Night Title I Brochure Explains Schoolwide Program Title I Program 4 Annual Measurable Outcomes

Ideas for Building Capacity from schools around PA Brockway Area School District Parent Involvement Nights Three 90-minute themed sessions Grandparents Wild West Read Across America Discussed Title I program at each event Read books based on themes to the students

Ideas for Building Capacity from schools around PA Allentown School District Title I ASD Parent University Workshops Six different workshops, topics include ELL IEP & Gifted Plans Assessments Health ASD Services Social Emotional Learning

Ideas for Building Capacity from schools around PA North Pocono School District - Camp Read A Lot Promoted literacy Set up tents and camping chairs in the Jefferson Elementary School multi-purpose room Teachers facilitated Provided dinner

Ideas for Building Capacity from schools around PA East Allegheny School District  Title I Family Carnival  Title I Gingerbread Decorating Party  Gave out PSSA and Common Core material  Reviewed School and District policy and the parent/teacher compacts  Decorated cookies  Introduced teachers

Other Parent Involvement Monitoring Requirements Provided materials and training to help parents work with their children to improve student achievement. Educate instructional staff, with parent assistance, on how to reach out to and communicate with parents as equal partners. Inform parents about the existence of a parent resource center. Not a requirement to have one. Coordinate and integrate parent involvement programs with other programs, such as Head Start. Develop a transition plan with parental assistance.

State Level Parent Involvement Activities Title I State Parent Advisory Council  Title I State Parent Conference  Seven Springs Resort  July 18 th – July 20 th  SPAC will cover registration and lodging for one Title I parent per district  Childcare available for an additional cost  Technical Assistance Visits for School Districts Parent Resource Center (IU 4) Title I Parent Involvement Toolkit For more information on SPAC:

Parent Involvement in Education Consultants (PIEs) Parent Involvement Education (PIE) Consultants available for PI Support  LEAs may make this request via SPAC web site  First visit is FREE!  SPAC web site:  Free resources, conference info, PIE request form, Title I templates, etc.

Parent Involvement Resources United States Department of Education Website (law and guidance):  State Parent Advisory Council Website  Engaging School Communities Website  Division of Federal Programs Website  Title I Parent Involvement Toolkit: 

Contributing School Districts Aliquippa School District Allentown School District Brockway Area School District East Allegheny School District North Hills School District North Pocono School District Unionville Chadds Ford School District West Chester School District West Jefferson Hills School District

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