school in staffing, curriculum materials and instructional supplies. Implementation of Public Law 103-382, (Improving America’s Schools Act); will be ensured by the District’s Title One program.
4.0611.02 PARENT / GUARDIAN INVOLVEMENT Issue Date: 9/12/96 Updated: 12/10/09
Parents/guardians of the students in Title I have the opportunity to participate in the design and implementation of the program. 1. Each school participating in the Title I Program will conduct a general orientation meeting for parents/guardians of Title I students. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss with parents the programs and activities carried out with Title I funds, to inform them of their right to consult in the design and implementation of the program, and to help them become familiar with the purpose of the Parent Advisory Council. 2. Parents/guardians will be notified in a timely manner when their child is selected for participation in Title I. The criteria for student participation in Title I will be explained. 3. Volunteer participation in program activities will be arranged as needed. 4. Parents will be encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s education by attending individual parent conferences that are scheduled at least two times each year. 5. Reports of student progress will be made available to parents formally at least three times per year through a report card and/or conference, and more frequently on an informal basis through varied methods including such things as graded papers, projects, and tests, notes or calls home, and/or updated individual student on-line reports. Parents are encouraged to contact teachers regarding their student’s progress and to schedule appointments at times other than conferences. If needed, a translator may be provided. 6. Schools shall be expected to keep parents informed about school events, schedules, rules and other important activities. Information shall be provided to parents on a regular basis using varied formats such as newsletters, memos, telephone calls, emails, or on-line calendars and announcements. 7. Teachers will be expected to inform parents about curriculum, classroom requirements, and expectations. Each teacher will distribute to parents and students disclosure documents at the beginning of each school year. Disclosure documents will include basic requirements for the class, standards and skills to be learned, instructional material to be used, grading practices, special rules or conditions to be met, and other appropriate information. Information, to the extent that is practical should be in a language and format that can be understood by the parents. 8. All schools will be encouraged (Title I schools are required) to involve parents in the development of a Parent Compact (or Patent/Administrator/Student/Teacher Agreement) which outlines the responsibilities of each entity in the educational process of the school. Students benefit when all parties with whom they are involved work collaboratively for their success. In accordance with this policy, Parent Compacts shall be reviewed, updated, and approved annually by the School Community Council, and such review will be noted in minutes of the meeting. 9. Title I schools, under federal law, have additional specific responsibilities, which relate to parent communication and involvement. These include the following:
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