ROYAL GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Alba M. Misas , 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: Royal Green Elementary believes that parental involvement is essential to student achievement. We encourage our parents to participate in our school's educational planning and operations. By involving our parents in the decision making process as members of our school-based planning team. We seek to strengthen our partnership among parents/guardians,staff,and community. We seek to further strenghten our partnership with our parents by offering parent workshops that help the parents support their child at home.

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: Royal Green Elementary will communicate with families about school's programs and students progress through effective school-to-home and home-to-school communications. Parents will have access to their child's grades and progress through the Parent Portal. Teachers will communicate with parents regarding assessment results on district and state assessments. Families will be included as participants in school decisions through the Parent/Teacher Association as well as EESAC. Also, involve families with their children in learning activities at home including homework and other curriculum related activites and decisions.

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)].

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Program

Coordination

1

VPK

The administrators and teachers will work together to coordinate transition programs for students entering the regular public school program. VPK teachers will coordinate meetings with parents and the kindergarten teachers to discuss the specific learning needs of the students.

2

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Supplemental instructional support provided by the school will be discussed with parents during the development of the students IEP.

3

Title II

The District uses supplemental funds for improving basic education. Training to certify qualified mentors for the New Teacher (MINT) Program, training for add-on endorsement programs, such as Reading, Gifted, ESOL.

4

Title III

These funds are utilize to supplement and enhance the programs for the English Language Learner (ELL) Programs including tutorial programs to enhance language and literacy skills, professional development and best practices for ESOL and content area teachers.

5

Title X

District and school social workers provide resources for students identified as homeless.

6

Parent Academy

Workshops will be conducted on topics such as reading skills, standardized tests, Forida Standards, Conflict resolution, internet safety and community resources.

7

In-House Parent Workshops

In-House parent workshops led by our staff addressing general information, standard achievement tests, students emotional development and student educational resources.

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)].

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Activity/Tasks

Person Responsible

Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

1

Provide printed materials to announce the date and location of meeting

Community Involvement Specialist

Aug thru Sept 2014

Parent Log

2

Provide information on the components of the meeting.

Principal

Aug thru Sept 2014

Parent Log

3

PTA will promote annual meeting by providing food and beverages.

Community Involvement Specialist and PTA president

Aug thru Sept 2014

Parent Log

4

Principal will create a handdout packet detailing the Title I program.

Principal

Sept thru October 2014

Parent Log

5

Principal will discuss AMO.

Principal

Sept thru October 2014

FCAT Learning Gains

6

Principal will discuss School of Choice

Principal

Sept thru October 2014

Parent Information Request

7

Principal will discuss The rights of parents

Principal

Sept thru October 2014

Parent survey

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: The Community Involvement Specialist and the school counselor will coordinate with the Bilingual Outreach Program a series of morning and evening meetings to inform parents about available community resources,behavior modification techniques character building techniques and how to ensure their child's academic success.

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)].

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Content and Type of Activity

Person Responsible

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

1

New Parent orientation for PreK and kindergarten students

Principal

Information given supports parent engagement and increases parent partnership.

August 2014

Sign in Rosters

2

Assessments discussed during individual conferences.

Classroom Teachers

Teachers will conduct parent conferences to discuss each child's assessmnet results, expectations and goals for the school year.

August 2014 thru June 2014

Conference Logs

3

FCAT Writing Parent Workshop

Assistant Principal

Sessions will discuss FCAT writing assessment content, strategies parents can use at home,, grade level proficiency and assessment methods.

November 2014

Sign In Sheets, handouts, agendas and presentation materials.

4

FCAT Workshop

Assistant Principal

Improve Achievemnet scores

November thru January 2015

Sign In Sheets, handouts, agendas and presentation materials.

5

Annual Title 1 Meeting and Curriculum Night

Principal

Parents are better informed to support their students in the area of curriculum

August 2014

Sign-In Rosters

6

Parent Academy- parents learn techniques for positive parenting

Counselor

Building strong positive connections with the school, families and community.

2015

Sign-In Rosters

7

Award Celebration-student success in academics citizenship and attendance

Classroom Teachers

Supports development of student esteem and support.

November 2014 thru June 2015

Sign-In Rosters

8

Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony

Principal and Fifth Grade Teachers

recognizing academic and other academic accomplishments as well as relaying the importance of continued parental involvement.

June 2015

Promotion Program and Agenda's

9

Individual conferences regarding technology and access to the Parent portal

CIS- Parent Liason

CIS will provide individual help to parents in how to log in and access the parent portal.

ru May 2015

Sign-In Rosters

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)].

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Content and Type of Activity

Person Responsible

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

Timeline

Evidence of Effectiveness

1

Parent Academy training for staff on how to improve communication and parental support .

Community Involvement Specialist

Improved student achievement through increase in parent participation.

December 2014

Sign in Rosters

2

Elementary Counselors Technical Assistance Training

Counselor

Counselor acquires skills in how to reach out to and communicate with parents as equal partners.

September 2014- May 2015

Student Achievement Test Scores

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: Royal Green Elementary houses a parent resource center that enables families to access instructional resources within our school and community in order to enhance their child's academic, emotional, and social potential.

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: Royal Green Elementary will provide the Annual Title I parent meeting immediately after the opening of schools. During our annual Open House a description and explanation will also be provided to parents as well as information concerning academic assessment and proficiency levels students are expected to meet. Parents request for conferences are honored and used to formulate educational decisions for their students. FCAT informational booklets and FCAT Test results are distributed annually to parents.

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: Royal Green Elementary provides many opportunities for parental involvement throughout the school year. We provide Connect-Ed messages to inform parents of upcoming workshop and school events to our parents in English as well as the home language of the majority of our parents. Our website includes a monthly calendar highlighting monthly events in English and home language of the majority of students. Our website contains a link to the parent portal. The marquee advertises upcoming events for our parents and community. Our bilingual staff translates documents into families home language. Language translaters as well as deaf and hard of hearing translaters are available during conferences and general meetings. IEP meetings are held throughout the year for our SPED students to address their 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:

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Activity

Description of Implementation Strategy

Person Responsible

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

Timeline

1

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)];

There will be a flexible number of meeting including EESAC, Advisory Title I meeting, PTA meeting, PK Orientation, Book Fair and Bilingual Educational Workshops

Principal

We build students capacity to maximize their education potential

August- June 2015

Upload Evidence of Input from Parents



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

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.

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.

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Content and Type of Activity

Number of Activities

Number of Participants

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

1

New Parent Orientation for Pre-K and Kindergarten students

2

61

Information given supports parent engagement and increases parent partnerships.

2

Assessments discussed during individudal conferences.

350

350

Teachers will conduct parent conferences to discuss each child's assessment results, expectations and goals for the school year.

3

SAT workshops

2

58

Sessions will discuss SAT content and strategies parents can use at home, grade level proficiency and assessment methods.

4

FCAT workshops

2

44

Improve student achievement scores

5

Annual Title I Meeting and Curriculum Night

1

75

Parents are better informed to support their students in the area of curriculum.

6

Parent Academy-parents learn techniques for positive parenting

4

43

Building strong positive connections with the school families and community

7

Award celebration-student success in academics citizenship and attendance

5

371

Supports development of student esteem and support.

8

Fifth Grade promotion ceremony

1

84

recognizing academic and other academic accomplishments as well as relaying the importance of continued parental involvement

9

Individual conferences regarding technology and access to the Parent Portal

7

61

CIS will provide individual help to parents in how to log in and access the Parent Portal.

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)].

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Content and Type of Activity

Number of Activities

Number of Participants

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

1

Faculty Meeting discussing the value and utility of contribution of parents.

1

60

Parental Involvement is drectly coorelated to student achievement.

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)].

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Barrier (Including the Specific Subgroup)

Steps the School will Take to Overcome

1

No transportation-Economically Disadvantaged

Provide flexible hours when scheduling trainings.

2

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communication

Provide interpreter at every school activity attended by parent.

3

Limited English proficiency

Translate information to ensure clear understanding of message being conveyed.

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