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CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Rosalind Daigneault , do hereby certify that all facts, figures, and representations made in this application are true, correct, and consistent with the statement of assurances for these waivers. Furthermore, all applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures; administrative and programmatic requirements; and procedures for fiscal control and maintenance of records will be implemented to ensure proper accountability for the expenditure of funds on this project. All records necessary to substantiate these requirements will be available for review by appropriate state and federal staff. I further certify that all expenditures will be obligated on or after the effective date and prior to the termination date of the project. Disbursements will be reported only as appropriate to this project, and will not be used for matching funds on this or any special project, where prohibited.

Assurances

The school will be governed by the statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities, and procedures in accordance with the definition outlined in Section 9101(32), ESEA;
Involve the parents of children served in Title I, Part A in decisions about how Title I, Part A funds reserved for parental involvement are spent [Section 1118(b)(1) and (c)(3)];
Jointly develop/revise with parents the school parental involvement policy and distribute it to parents of participating children and make available the parental involvement plan to the local community [Section 1118 (b)(1)];
Involve parents, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of programs under this part, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy and the joint development of the schoolwide program plan under section 1114(b)(2) [Section 1118(c)(3)];
Use the findings of the parental involvement policy review to design strategies for more effective parental involvement, and to revise, if necessary, the school’s parental involvement policy [Section 1118(a)(E)];
If the plan for Title I, Part A, developed under Section 1112, is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will submit parent comments with the plan when the school submits the plan to the local educational agency [Section 1118(b)(4)];
Provide to each parent an individual student report about the performance of their child on the state assessment in at least mathematics, language arts, and reading [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(i)];
Provide each parent timely notice when their child has been assigned or has been taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified within the meaning of the term in 34 CFR Section 200.56 [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(ii)]; and
Provide each parent timely notice information regarding their right to request information on the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers and paraprofessionals [Section (h)(6)(A)].

Signature of Principal or Designee

Date Signed

Mission Statement

Parental Involvement Mission Statement (Optional)

Response: The teachers and administration of Crestwood Elementary believe that all students can learn; therefore, we accept the challenge to teach all students so that they are able to attain their maximum educational potential. We would like to align ourselves as full partners with the parents of our students. We are dedicated to the individual development of attitudes, skills, knowledge, and responsibility essential to successful achievement in school and society. Crestwood Elementary offers opportunities to encourage parental involvement, such as the Parent Resource Center located on campus. The parents are encouraged to visit the Parent Resource Center during school hours. The Parent Involvement Committee is available to help with the needs of parents. Family activities and workshops that take place throughout the year are advertised through flyers, Parent Link (telephonic messages), and monthly newsletters.

Involvement of Parents

Describe how the school will involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner, in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs including involvement in the decisions regarding how funds for parental involvement will be used [Sections1118(c)(3), 1114(b)(2), and 1118(a)(2)(B)].

Response: Parents, business partners, residents, and staff are invited to participate and be part of the Parent Teacher Association and School Advisory Committee. These committees meet monthly to build the necessary components such as parent involvement, funding, student achievement, and overall school improvement. The meetings are advertised on the Crestwood school marquee, school newsletter, Parent Link, and on the school website. Crestwood hosts several curriculum-based family nights throughout the school year in which parents are encouraged to participate in their childrens learning.

Coordination and Integration

Describe how the school will coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities that teach parents how to help their children at home, to the extent feasible and appropriate, including but not limited to, other federal programs such as: Head Start, Early Reading First, Even Start, Home Instruction Programs for Preschool Youngsters, the Parents as Teachers Program, public preschool, Title I, Part C, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Title VI [Section 1118(e)(4)].

count	Program	Coordination
1	English Language Learners (ELL)	The ELL staff coordinates two annual Parent Leadership Committee meetings to inform ELL parents about programs and resources offered at Crestwood as well as in the community. The staff educates parents on effective methods of parent/teacher communication.
2	Title I	As a Title I school we are fortunate to have math, science, reading, technology, and writing resources who provide teachers with innovative trainings that empowers teachers with the tools needed to actively engage students and parents.
3	Title III	Crestwood Elementary uses Title III funds to purchase materials for ELL students that will contribute to increased English proficency.

Annual Parent Meeting

Describe the specific steps the school will take to conduct an annual meeting designed to inform parents of participating children about the school’s Title I program, the nature of the Title I program (schoolwide or targeted assistance), Adequately Yearly Progress, school choice, supplemental educational services, and the rights of parents. Include timeline, persons responsible, and evidence the school will use to demonstrate the effectiveness of the activity [Section 1118(c)(1)].

count	Activity/Tasks	Person Responsible	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Develop and send invitations	Principal, Assistant Principal, Title I Liaison	September/October	Invitations,Surveys
2	Develop Sign-in sheets	Assistant Principal, ELL Resource	September	Sign-in sheets for meetings
3	Develop agenda, handouts, and presentation materials that address ELL &Title I requirements	Assistant Principal/ Parent Contact/Title I Liaison	August/October	Copies of agendas and handouts
4	Based on 13/14 plan revisions and updates were made based on barriers indicated on the Parent survey	SAC, Principal, Assistant Principal	July-October	Outcome of the surveys and revision of the plan
5	Maintain documentation	Assistant principal and Title I Liaison	September - June	Title I documentation housed in principals office for monitoring purposes

Flexible Parent Meetings

Describe how the school will offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide with Title I funds, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services related to parental involvement [Section 1118(c)(2)].

Response: All-Year: Crestwood offers parent meetings before, during, and after school hours. The Parent Involvement committee surveys parents after each event and uses the feedback to modify future event activities and times to meet our families needs. Our school social worker and administrators make home visits as needed.

August 14 - Open House (3:30-5:30PM)

October & March- Parent/Teacher Conference Nights (3:30-8:30PM)

September 9- PDQ Family Night

September 17- Grandparents Breakfast (7:00-8:00AM)

October 22- Title I/Parent Leadership Meetings (7:00-8:00AM)

October/May Family Involvement Nights (5-7PM)

January- Donuts for Dads (7:00-8:00AM)

February/March Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance

April/May- Family Involvement Night (5-7PM)

May- Kindergarten Round-Up (8:00-9:00AM)

Monthly- Chik fil a & Chuck E Cheese Family Nights (5:00-7:00PM)

Monthly- All Pro Dad's (7:00-8:00AM)

May- Volunteer Appreciation (8:00-9:00AM)

May- Kindergarten's Mothers' Day Tea (8:00-9:30AM)

Building Capacity

Describe how the school will implement activities that will build the capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement [Section 1118(e)]. Describe the actions the school will take to provide materials and training to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s academic achievement [Section 1118(e)(2)].Include information on how the school will provide other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under Section 1118 as parents may request [Section 1118(e)(14)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Person Responsible	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Curriculum and Assessments Open House Parent Conferences	APEI	Improve achievement scores through Differentiated Instruction	August	Survey
2	Title I/PLC Annual Meetings	Title I Liason	All information given supports Family Engagement Plan Achieve Goals	September and February	Survey
3	J Biztown, Social Studies Enterprise Village	Grade 5 teachers and parent volunteers	Improve academic scores	October	Survey
4	Social Studies Winter and Spring Concerts	Grades 5 Music Department	Improvement of Overall Student Acheivement	December Through May	FCAT Results
5	Title I ELL/PLC Meeting	ELL department	Increase awareness of Title I and ELL services	1st and 2nd semester	Sign-in sheets
6	Grade Level Curriculum Nights	APEI /Support Staff	Grade level specific information is given to families with the goal of building capacity in the home.	November	Sign-in sheets
7	Kindergarten Round-Up	APEI	Familiarize incoming families about programs offered at Crestwood and inform them about the curriculum and expectations.	May	Sign-in sheets
8	Spring Family Nights	Principal/Support Staff	Parent and students will be invited to participate in math, reading, science and mathematics actitivies.	April/May	Sign-in sheets

Staff Training

Describe the professional development activities the school will provide to educate the teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and schools [Section 1118(e)(3)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Person Responsible	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	PTA Overview Training to Parents and Teachers	PTA President	Improvement of overall student achievement	August	Sign-in sheets
2	SERVE Training for faculty understanding effective partnerships with parents	APEI and SERVE Trainers	Improvement of overall student achievement	August	Increased number of parent-teacher conferences from prior year
3	Teach Like a Champion Book Study	Administration	Improvement of student achievement and stakeholder communication	on-going from last year	Increased parent/teacher/student communication
4	BRIDGES	BRIDGES Team	Improvement of overall student achievement	on-going from last year	Effective PLC's, Sign-in sheets
5	Common Core	Reading Resource/Coach	mprovement of overall student achievement in all content areas	Year Long	FAIR, FCAT, DRA's
6	Positive Behavior Support	Administration	Improvement of student achievement and stakeholder communication	January	Sign-in sheets
7	MTSS/RTI	School Psychologist	Improvement of overall student academic achievement	August	Sign-in sheets

Other Activities

Describe the other activities, such as parent resource centers, the school will conduct to encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children [Section 1118 (e)(4)].

Response: Parent Resource Center

Persons Responsible: Melissa Hinton, Valeria Estrada & Parent Involvement Committee members.

The Parent Resource Center will be maintained with current information regarding community resources and other information regarding community resources and other information for parents. The Parent Resource Center will be open and available to parents throughout the school day. Information regarding the Parent Resource Center will be included in the monthly parent newsletter.

Communication

Describe how the school will provide parents of participating children the following [Section 1118(c)(4)]:

Timely information about the Title I programs [Section 1118(c)(4)(A)];
Description and explanation of the curriculum at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet [Section 1118(c)(4)(B)];
If requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children[Section 1118(c)(4)(C)]; and
If the schoolwide program plan under Section 1114 (b)(2) is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will include submit the parents’ comments with the plan that will be made available to the local education agency [Section 1118(c)(5)].

Response: The school sent parents a packet one month prior to the 2014-2015 school year. The packet included general information to start the school year along with an invitation to Open House. Open House was held the week prior to the 2014-2015 school year. During Open House parents visited classrooms and received a First Day folder. The First Day folder included:

-School and district parent handbook

-Crestwood's Vision and Mission Statement

-School Policies

-School Calendar

-School Website Information

-Discipline Plan

-Family Resource Center Information

-PTA Membership and Teacher sign-up

- Lunch registration

-Rainy Day Dismissal Form

-Media Release

-PBS Newsletter

-Uniform Order Sheet

During the first quarter of school we held a annual Title I/PLC meeting to disseminate information regarding national, state, and district Title I policies. We will continue to provide additional information throughout the school year.

Curriculum and assessment is explained to parents during conference nights, grade level curriculum nights, and monthly PTA/SAC meetings. All parents are offered the opportunity to participate in committees and school events. Parent involvement activities are scheduled monthly/quarterly as well as semester conference nights.

The process of disseminating information to will include but not limited to:

Calendars and newsletters-sent monthly.

Web calendar- completed a month prior to the next months events.

Parent Link-(automated telephone messaging system in Spanish/English)-sent out to inform parents of school wide activities and events.

Flyers- sent one week prior to an event and a reminder flyer is sent the day of the event.

Parent Involvement, SAC, PTA and PBS Newsletters-specific information sent quarterly and on as needed basis.

Newsletters- different types sent on a monthly/ as needed basis.

School Marquee- Changed weekly/monthly

The school will monitor the information that was provided to parents through surveys, attendance records and documentation of parent notification included in the Title I T.A.S.K. box.

Accessibility

Describe how the school will provide full opportunities for participation in parental involvement activities for all parents (including parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and migratory children). Include how the school plans to share information related to school and parent programs, meetings, school reports, and other activities in an understandable and uniform format and to the extent practical, in a language parents can understand [Section 1118(e)(5) and 1118(f)].

Response: All flyers and parent links are in the native language of our second minority. ELL translators are available during conferences and family nights. District forms and publications are provided in English and Spanish. Newsletters include a statement in students' native language stating that parents can come to the school for full translation of the information.

Parent Access to meetings:

-Location of meeting wheelchair accessible/close to front of school

-Extra personnel to offer assistance

Other Accommodations will be made available as we learn about our parents' needs.

Discretionary Activities

Discretionary School Level Parental Involvement Policy Components Check if the school does not plan to implement discretionary parental involvement activities. Check all activities the school plans to implement:

count	Activity	Description of Implementation Strategy	Person Responsible	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement	Timeline
1	Training parents to enhance the involvement of other parents [Section 1118(e)(9)];	Parent activities will be offered at a variety of times and days.	Resource Teachers Title I Liason Principal	Parents will be given the tools to help their children leading to an increase in student achievement.	On going
2	Maximizing parental involvement and participation in their children’s education by arranging school meetings at a variety of times, or conducting in-home conferences between teachers or other educators, who work directly with participating children, with parents who are unable to attend those conferences at school [Section 1118(e)(10)];	Parent activities will be offered at a variety of times and days.	SAC Committee Principal/Principal Title I Liason	Parents will be given the tools to help their children leading to an increase in student achievement.	On going
3	Adopting and implementing model approaches to improving parental involvement [Section 1118(e)(11)]; and	Teacher Trainings	Resource Teachers, Title I Liason	Teachers will be trained ono how to improve schoolwide parent involvement	On going
4	Developing appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses, including faith-based organizations, in parental involvement activities [Section 1118(e)(13)].	Parent activities will be offered at a variety of times and days	Resource Teachers, Title 1 Liason, Principal	Parents will be given the tools to help their children leading to an increase in student achievement	On going

Upload Evidence of Input from Parents

Upload evidence of parent input in the development of the plan.

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Upload Parent-School Compact

Note: As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy/plan, each school shall jointly develop, with parents for all children served under this part, a parent-school compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement Section 1118(d)].

Upload an electronic version of the Parent-School Compact.

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Upload Evidence of Parent Involvement in Development of Parent-School Compact

Note: As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy/plan, each school shall jointly develop, with parents for all children served under this part, a parent-school compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement Section 1118(d)].

Upload evidence of parent input in the development of the compact.

Evaluation of the previous year's Parental Involvement Plan

Building Capacity Summary

Provide a summary of activities provided during the previous school year that were designed to build the capacity of parents to help their children [Section 1118 (e)(1-2)]. Include participation data on the Title I annual meeting.

count	Content and Type of Activity	Number of Activities	Number of Participants	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement
1	Title I/ PLC Annual Meetings	1	85	Information given to support ELL, Title I, and Parent Involvement programs
2	Grade Level Curriculum Night	6	85	Families will learn about reading, math, writing, and math strategies that will help support learning at home and in school

Staff Training Summary

Provide a summary of the professional development activities provided by the school during the previous school year to educate staff on the value and utility of contributions of parents; how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners; the implementation and coordination of parent programs; and how to build ties between parents and the school [Section 1118 (e)(3)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Number of Activities	Number of Participants	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement
1	MyOn	1	85	Access to a variety of free online books at home through personal devices.
2	PLC's	1	85	Grade level teams, resource teachers, and administrators met to discuss data trends with students and make plans for communication/staff development with parents.

Barriers

Describe the barriers that hindered participation by parents during the previous school year in parental involvement activities. Include the steps the school will take during the current school year to overcome the barriers (with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background) [Section 1118(a)(E)].

count	Barrier (Including the Specific Subgroup)	Steps the School will Take to Overcome
1	Work schedule (economically disadvantaged)	Provide flexible scheduling and advance notice.
2	Large events- Parents are hesitant because large events may be intimidating or do not have a focus that they feel is appropriate for their child (grade level). Also, parents might not attend grade level events due to language/literacy barriers	Each grade level will hold a family night with a specific foci and will make sure to include a bilingual staff for translation
3	Language Barriers-Vietnamese/Arabic	Contact ESOL department for translation of general forms, flyers, newsletters
4	Parking- Our parking lot does not accommodate extra vehicles for a large amount of visitors on campus.	The school will open the back gates to extend parking on the lawn and next to the buildings behind the school

Best Practices (Optional)

Describe the parental involvement activity/strategy the school implemented during the previous schoool year that the school considers the most effective. This information may be shared with other LEAs and schools as a best practice. (Optional)

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Content/Purpose

Description of the Activity