PHYLLIS R. MILLER ELEM. SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Carmen A. Boyd , 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: Our Mission is to provide the highest quality education in an ever changing digital and media society. The entire staff is dedicated to implementing the new

Florida State Standards. We will ensure that our students are provided with the tools needed to

maximize their learning potential.





To ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach his or her maximum academic potential by providing them with a quality education.

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: The school will conduct monthly Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC)meetings to discuss the School Improvement Plan and how monies will be spent. The meetings will be advertised as per Florida State Statute in order to give parents advance announcements of meeting dates. Announcements will be sent via e-mail, connect ed, monthly calendars, and fliers.



The school will also conduct monthly "Second Cup of Coffee Meetings" for all parents to discuss issues of concern and assist parents in navigating the parent portal and demonstrate strategies to help their children with homework, projects, etc. Meeting topics will include discussions regarding SIP updates and objectives in the SIP plan and the Title I program. Parents will also receive information regarding their role in increasing their children's academic performance.



Additionally, the school will conduct several "Family Fun Nights" and parent workshops to increase parent awareness of the English Language Arts and Mathematics Florida Standards and NGSS Science requirements.

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

Title 1 Oritentation Meeting

Parents survey responses will be discussed in an effort to schedule workshops that meet parents needs and interest.

2

PTSA Meetings

Various ways to assist students with the improvement of academic performance

3

Health Connect Meeting

The on-site school director will meet with parents during the one of monthly Title I " Second Cup of Coffee Meetings" to discuss the advantages of participation in the program.

4

Health Connect Information Meeting

The on-site Head Start Coordinator will discuss the goals of the program during one of the scheduled monthly meetings

5

Head Start Presentation

The on-site Head Start Program Director will conduct a parent presentation on the the Head Start Program during one of the montly Title I "Second Cup of Coffee Meetings"

6

Monthly Parent Outreach Meetings

Monthly parent outreach informatioanl meetings will be held to address concerns or questions from the parents of Head Start children. Also, the liaison between the school District and the school will share information from quaterly meetings

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

Title I Orientation Meeting

Michele Nassar

September 2014

Sign In Sheets

2

Second Cup of Coffee

Michele Nassar

Monthly

Sign In Sheets

3

Science Family Fun Night

Science Instructional Coach

January 2015

Sign In Sheets

4

McDonald's Family Night

M. Nassar

November 2014

Sign In Sheets

5

Family Relationships/Parent Building

M. Nassar

Monthly

Sign In Sheets

6

Doughnuts for Dads

Primary Grade Teachers

June 2015

Sign In Sheets

7

Literature Parade

All Faculty and Staff

October 2014

Sign In Sheets

8

Florida Standards Parent Night

3rd-5th Grade Teachers

February 2015

Sign In Sheets

9

SAT Parent Night

K-2nd Grade Teachers

February 2015

Sign In Sheets

10

Mother's Day Celebration

K-2nd Grade Teachers

May 2015

Sign In Sheets

11

Head Start Monthly Parent Meetings

Head Start Parent Outreach

Monthly

Sign In Sheets

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: Meetings will be held on a monthly basis. Informational workshops will be offered in both morning and evening hours. Informational boards, connect ed messages, school calendars,and fliers will be utilized to announce meetings. Flexible hours and child care services will be utilized/provided to encourage parent participation. In addition, parent conferences will accommodate the needs of the parents who are unable to attend during the classroom teacher's scheduled planning. For example, the conferences might be held before or after school. Phone conferences will also be arranged, if necessary.

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

Accessing The Parent Portal

Leza Parks-Wenze

Florida Standards Practice Activities

August 2014 - June 2015

Progress Monitoring

2

Navigating The Parent Portal

Michele Nassar

Various Educ. Resources

August 2014 - June 2015

Parental Support

3

The Electronic Grade book

Michele Nassar

Awareness of Student Achie.

August 2014 - June 2015

Parental Support

4

Understanding Data

Kristin Hayes

Awareness of Student Achiev.

January 2015

Progress Monitoring

5

Parent Workshop

KG-2nd Grade Teachers

Awareness of Student Achievement

November 2014-February 2015

Parental Support

6

Third Grade Parent Night

Third Grade Teachers

Awareness of Student Achievement

January 2015

Progress Monitoring

7

Understanding Florida Standards

Grade Level Chairs

Awareness of State Standards

September 2014-April 2015

Progress Monitoring

8

Understanding Attendance

M. Nassar/Parent Outreach

Awareness of Policies and Procedures

September 2014

Progess Monitoring

9

Reading/Writing

Grade Level Chairs

Awareness of Student Achievement

September 2014-May 2015

Progress Monitoring

10

Mathematics

Grade Level Chairs

Awareness of Student Achievement

September 2014-May 2015

Progress Monitoring

11

Science

Grade Level Chairs

Awareness of Student Achievement

September 2014-May 2015

Progress Monitoring

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

Increasing Parental Involvement

Michele Nassar

Enabling Awarness

November 2014

Parental Communication

2

Parent Academy Goals

Michele Nassar

Awarness of Resources

January 2015

Parental Participation

3

Florida Standards

Montgomery

Awareness of Standards

August 2014-May 2015

Student Acheivement

4

Learning Centers Make & Take

Montgomery

Awareness of Standards

August 2014-May 2015

Student Achievement

5

Head Start Standards

Early Childhood Department

Awareness of Standards

October 2014

Student Achievement

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: The school's parent resource center will be utilized by parents throughout the day. Various "Family Fun Nights" and parent workshops will be conducted in a effort to demonstrate the numerous ways that parents can reinforce skills taught at school. Parents and students will be involved in "hands on" critical thinking activities.

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: Timely information about the Title I Program will be sent by various means of communication, including connect-ed messages, monthly calendars, newsletters and fliers.



Descriptions and explanations of the school curriculum, various assessment instruments, and the achievement of expected proficiency levels will be discussed several times a year. Discussions will take place during monthly Title I, EESAC, and PTSA Meetings. Family "Fun Nights" will also be utilized as a forum for discussion.

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: Communication sent to parents regarding the Title I Program will be sent in the three languages spoken by the parents of our students. Messages sent via connect-ed will also be conveyed in three languages. Parents will be provided with translation by the appropriate staff member during workshops, meetings and conferences.

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

FCAT/SAT Parent Night

1

400

Provided parents with information that allowed them to be informed on the 2014 assessments.

2

M-DCPS Parent Portal Assistance

40

80

Allowed parents to utilize the M-DCPS website on a regular basis.

3

Title I Parent Quarterly Bulletin

4

1400

Informed parents of events including FCAT and SAT Parent Night(s)

4

Electronic Gradebook

10

50

llowed parents to check their children's grades on a regular basis.

5

Understanding Data

1

50

Assisted parents with understanding student data.

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

Increasing Parental Involvement

1

50

Enabling Awareness

2

Parent Academy

2

50

Available Activities for 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)].

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Barrier (Including the Specific Subgroup)

Steps the School will Take to Overcome

1

Child Care

Allow Parents to bring their children.

2

Work Schedule

Have meetings in the morning and/or evening.

3

Transportation

Allow a family member to attend in their place.

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