MATTIE V RUTHERFORD ALT ED CTR Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Maurice NeSmith , 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)].


Date Signed

Signature of Principal or Designee

Mission Statement

   



Parental Involvement Mission Statement (Optional)

Response: The mission of Mattie V. Rutherford Alternative Middle School (MVR)is committed to building and maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with all stakeholders (students, parents, teachers and community/business partners. This partnership will be centered on improving the educational experience of all students. Staff members at MVR will seek innovative ways to build relationships with parents and the community.

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: Mattie V. Rutherford School desires the involvement of parents with the development and evaluation of all Title I parental involvement activities. Parents' input will be noted and incorporated in the the Parent Involvement Plan (PIP). Mattie V. Rutherford Parent involvement Committee will be responsible for planning, reviewing, and improving Title 1 programs at Mattie V. Rutherford. During the monthly meetings, parents may make suggestions regarding topics for future meetings and conduct regular reviews of the PIP. Parents will also have input on the PIP budget. Notifications of meetings and events will be transmitted through the following ways: PTA/SAC meetings, parent conferences/workshops, flyers, school messenger, postal mail and email. A copy of the PIP will be placed on the school website and hard copies will be available upon request in the front office. In addition, parents will also receive information and updates in reference to the academic programs, their child's progress; and credit recovery through the same notification methods. The School Advisory Council (SAC) will oversee the development and revisions of the plan.

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

IDEA

Supplemental instructional support and materials provided by the school to parents during the development of the student's IEP..

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

Develop Agenda

Constello L'Heureux, Social Studies Chair

08/18/14 - 09/02/14

Agenda, Sign-in

2

Develop and disseminate invitations

Cynthia Rainge, Principal's Secretary

08/18/14 - 09/02/14

Sign-in , Minutes

3

Advertise event

Constello L'Heureux, Social Studies Chair, Maurice NeSmith, Principal

08/18/14 - 09/02/14

Flyers, school messenger, evaluation

4

Develop sign-in sheets

Constello L. Heureux, Social Studies Chair, Cynthia Rainge, Principal's Secretary

08/18/14 - 09/02/14

Sign-In Sheet

5

Maintain documentation

Constello L'Heureux, Social Studies

9/2/14 - 6/5/15

End of year review to develop plan for 2014-2015.

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: Workshops/events for parents and students will be conducted during the year to educate parents on supporting their students' academic, emotional and social achievement. Parenting classes and workshops will be offered at varying times to include morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. We plan to purchase bus tickets and taxi vouchers for transportation to eliminate barriers and allow parents to attend meetings and events. Parents may visit the Parent Center anytime during the day. Ms. L'Heuruex will maintain records of parent participation.

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

Annual Title I Meeting/Face to Face

Constello L'Heureux, Social Studies Chair

To provide parents with information about Title 1 programs

September 2014

Agenda, Sign-in sheet, minutes

2

Parental Portal

Latanya Owens, Chair of ESE Department

Parents will receive information on how to access the parent portal

Ongoing Sept. 2014 - June 2015

Sign-in, Evaluation

3

Assessments/Progress Monitoring Workshop

C. Williams, Guidance Chair

Parents will receive information about Curriculum Guide Assessments and how to interepret the assessments

October 2014

Agenda, Sign-in, Evaluation

4

Understanding the Common Core Workshop

ELA Department, K. Kelly

To provide parents with a clear understanding of what students are expected to learn and be able to do.

November 2014

Agenda, Sign-in, Evaluation

5

Reading Workshop

ELA Department, K. Kelly

Parents will receive information on strategies that will assist their child's with reading comprehension.

February 2015

Agenda, Sign-in sheet, Evaluation

6

Math Workshop

Math Department, C. Harold

Parents will learn strategies that will enhance their child's math skills.

March 2015

Agenda, Sign-in sheet, Evaluation

7

Transition to High School

Guidance Department, C. Williams

Parents will receive information regarding high school expectations and courses.

May 2015

Agenda, Sign-in, Evaluation

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

Individual Education Plan Workshop

L. Owens, ESE Chair

Teachers and staff will understand how to implement IEPs and document student work.

October 2014

Agenda, faculty evaluation, reflection

2

Effective School Interventions Workshops

M. NeSmith, Principal

Provide teachers and staff with strategies for enhancing student academic achievement.

Ongoing 2014-2015

Agenda, Faculty evaluation

3

Creating Highly Engaged Classrooms Professional Development

M. NeSmith, Principal

Provide teachers with research- based strategies that can be used to enhance student achievement in the classroom.

January 2015

Agenda, Faculty evaluations

4

Understanding and Implementing the Common Core

K. Kelly, ELA Chair, Dr. M. McQueen, Asst. Principal, M. NeSmith, Principal

Provide teachers with a clear understanding of the Common Core Curriculum.

Ongoing 2014 - 2015

Agenda, Faculty evaluation

5

Communicating with Parents

Mr. NeSmith, Dr. McQueen

Form a unified front in addressing the needs and working together with all persons who have insight on how students needs can be met.

August 2014-June 2015

Feedback Forms, Conference Logs

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 materials are available on campus in the parent resource area, where parents can receive literature, browse resources, work on the computer, network, and attend workshops to help their child progress academically, emotionally and socially. The parent center is open Monday-Thursday in Rm. 30 from 8 am- 2 pm and by appointment if the parent needs to access the area after 2 pm. Monthly SAC meetings will incorporate discussions to promote parental involvement. Feedback forms will be given to access the effectiveness of workshops.

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: Information will be disseminated to parents via School Messenger notification system, flyers, emails, daily orientation, parent conferences, and monthly parent workshops. Notifications will be sent to parents at least one week in advance of any event. During our monthly SAC meeting parents will receive pertinent information regarding the school academic progress. This information will be monitored through sign-in sheets, School messenger delivery logs, parent feedback forms, SAC meeting minutes, and agendas. Parents will receive information regarding the following curriculums and the specific proficiency levels required for students' success: Carnegie Learning, Achieve 3000, Digits Mathematics SRA, DAR. Students are enrolled at Mattie V. Rutherford for 45 days. Due to the fluid transition of students, some students are not enrolled for final assessments.

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 parents will be offered parental involvement information in their native language and notified of upcoming event, in their native language, during our intake proces which occurs daily. The calendar is posted in our parent resource center and on the school website.

The schools will seek assistance from the DCPS ELL department and FLDOE website to help with translating material into parent's native language.



The school will ensure the parents with disabilities have access to parent involvement activities by determining if parents have disabilities that require special arrangements during our daily student intake meetings with parents. Arrangements will be coordinated through the principal.



English and Spanish are primary languages that information will be disseminated..



TransACT a district provided resource will be used to translate documents into various languages as needed.



Dated copies of documents will be kept on file in the Parent Involvement audit box as evidence.

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:

X Not Applicable

 

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

Annual Title I Meeting/Face to Face

1

14

Provide parents with information about Title I programs

2

Parent Portal

1

14

Parents will receive information on how to access the parent portal

3

Progress Monitoring Workshop/ Curriculum Guide Assessment (CGA)

1

20

Parents will understand required assessments, and provide information on data mesurement

4

Family Reading Night

1

13

Parents will receive information on FCAT expectations and strategies to assist students in preparing for the assessment

5

Family Math Night

1

7

Parents will receive information on FCAT expectations and strategies to assist students in preparing for the assessment

6

Transition to High School

2

15

To advise parents of the expectations of High 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)].

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Content and Type of Activity

Number of Activities

Number of Participants

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

1

Individual Education Plan Workshop

1

16

Teachers will be able to plan instruction based on student academic needs outlined on their IEP. By meeting the students individual need, it will increase their academic performance.

2

Effective School Interventions Workshop

1

16

Providing teachers with effective school and classroom interventions will assist with classroom mangement that will allow teachers to deliver effective instruction that will improve students academic performance.

3

Creating Highly Engaged Classrooms

1

14

Increasing student engagement with effective engagement strategies and rigorous grade level content will improve students academic performance.

4

Understanding and Implementing Common Core

1

14

Helping teachers understand the new Common Core Standards will allow teachers to plan and deliver effective lessons the will provide students an opportunity to master standards will increase students academic performance.

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

Parents not having transportation. (All Subgroups)

Coordinate with city taxi services to provide transportation.

2

Students are only enrolled at MVR for 45 days. (All Subgroups)

Provide parents with on-going information concerning their childs progress to increase their participation during the time their child is enrolled at MVR.

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