TITLE I
The
Likewise, all comments
indicating parents’ dissatisfaction with the school wide plan shall be
collected and taken into consideration. Evaluation will be on an annual basis as part
of the School Comprehensive Improvement Plan.
The
The
Parents shall be provided:
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Timely information and
opportunities to attend regular meetings.
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School performance
profiles and their child’s individual assessment results, including an
interpretation of results.
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A description and
explanation of the school curriculum, assessment, and proficiency levels.
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A timely response to
parent suggestions.
The
The
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Providing assistance
to parents in understanding national, state, and local goals, standards, and
assessments; Title I Part A requirements; and how to monitor their child’s
performance as well as information on how parents can participate in the
education of their child.
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Providing materials
and training to parents such as needed literacy training not otherwise
available to help parents improve their child’s achievement.
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Educating all school
staff, with assistance of parents, on how to reach out to communicate with, and
work with parents as equal partners.
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Coordinating and
integrating, as appropriate, parent involvement programs/activities with Head
Start. Even Start, Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, Parents
as Teachers Program, and public preschool programs.
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Ensuring, to the extent
possible, information sent home is in a language and form parents can
understand. For parents whose English is
a second language, provide information in their primary language. For parents who are visually impaired,
provide information in Braille or in large print.
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Involving parents,
where appropriate, in development of training for teachers and other staff that
improves instruction.
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Providing other
assistance, as appropriate, such as parent resource centers where parents can
learn about child development and rearing from birth designed to help parents
become full partners in the education of their child.
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Developing appropriate
roles for community-based organizations and businesses and encouraging
partnerships with elementary, middle, and secondary schools.
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Training and
supporting parents to enhance involvement of other parents, where appropriate.
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Annual evaluation
instrument developed by parents & teachers.
Date Adopted: August 6, 2008
Date Revised: October 8, 2009;
Date Reviewed: July 19, 2010
Debra
Hixson, Principal and Chairperson
TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT
COMPACT FOR
LEARNING
Vision Statement: Teaching Today for Tomorrow
Value
Statements:
AS THE HOME,
SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY, WE BELIEVE:
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that all children can learn
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that each child is
of inherent worth
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that education is a life-long building process
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that each child deserves an equal opportunity to learn
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that children do best in a positive and nurturing
environment
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that individual differences are assets
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that high expectations improve individual achievement
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that self-esteem enhances the learning process
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that improvement is possible in all things
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that both trust and honesty are necessary for effective
human relationships
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that education is a partnership involving the home, the
school, and the community
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that people make a difference by working together
AS THE
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create opportunities for all families to volunteer in the
classroom, after school, and in other capacities, and encourage them to do so
with the assistance of the Parent Involvement coordinator
·
ensure a safe, nurturing and cooperative learning
environment
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ensure that the curriculum is rigorous and challenging and
allows students to apply learning to their daily lives
·
ensure that technology is incorporated into all aspects of
learning
·
establish and monitor appropriate classroom management
policies and procedures
AS A
TEACHER AT LOUISA EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, I WILL SUPPORT THE COMPACT BY DOING
THE FOLLOWING:
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believe that all children can learn
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document student progress and keep parents informed of
students needs through parent-teacher
conferences as needed
·
hold high expectations for all students and hold students
accountable for their own work
·
respect the cultural differences of students, their families,
and other staff
·
help children to resolve conflicts in positive, nonviolent
ways
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coordinate with other programs to make sure nightly
assignments to do not exceed time limits which are appropriate for specific
grade levels
·
give respective feedback
AS A STUDENT AT
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respect the personal rights and property of others
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attend school regularly and be on time
·
work cooperatively with my teachers and schoolmates
·
ask the teacher any questions about work that I do not
understand
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expect the best of myself and work to the best of my
abilities
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discuss with my parents what I am learning in school
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work to resolve conflicts in positive nonviolent ways
AS A PARENT/GUARDIAN OF A CHILD/CHILDREN AT
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see that my child attends school regularly and is on time
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spend time each day with my child reading, writing,
listening, or just talking
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maintain and foster high standards of academic achievement
and positive behavior
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respect, love, and encourage my child’s growth and ideas
·
encourage positive attitudes toward school
·
encourage responsible citizenship and moral character
building through application of learning to daily life
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show respect and support for my child, the staff, and the
school
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attend parent-teacher conferences or other activities
related to my child/children’s learning experiences
Student Signature___________________________________________________
Parent Signature____________________________________________________
Teacher Signature___________________________________________________
Principal Signature__________________________________________________
PARENT
INVOLVEMENT EVALUATION
Dear Parents:
Your child, _______________________,
has been a participant in the Title I (SWP- serves all students)
reading/math/social studies/science program during this school year.
The purpose of this questionnaire
is to gather information on how well the school communicates with parents and
children who receive Title I services.
Please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback will be used to improve parent
involvement activities. Suggestions on
how we can better help our students at home or at school are welcome.
______________________________________________________________________________________
Please circle yes
or no and return to
1. Were you invited to a meeting to talk about
the Title I program? Yes No
(Readifest,
Learning Compacts)
2. Have you been invited to a parent-teacher
conference this year Yes No
(CATS
Night, Open House)
3.
Were you offered
information or suggestions as to how to help and support
your child’s learning such as
monitoring attendance, TV, homework
completion, etc.? Yes No
4. Were you asked to help design the school’s
parent involvement policy Yes No
5. Do you receive student progress reports in a
timely manner? Yes No
6. Is the information provided to you
understandable? Yes` No
7. Have the Title I programs been a positive
experience for your child? Yes No
8. Have the Title I programs provided a
variety of learning opportunities
for you
child? Yes No
Please check the items that apply.
9. Which would be the best source(s) to get
information to you about Title I?
____Newspaper ___School newsletter ___Your child ___Title I Teacher
____Principal ___Classroom teacher ___Other parents ____Other (Explain
10. What would help you be able to attend
parent-teacher conferences, parent meetings, and training
Sessions?
___Child Care ___Transportation ___Time of meeting ___Disability
Accessibility
___Someone to Read Materials ____Interpreter (List Language)
___Other (explain)