BROOKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Shana Adams , 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: N/A

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: Brookview Elementary School will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development of its school parental involvement plan:

· Our SAC (School Advisory Council) committee will develop, implement and evaluate all aspects of our Parent Involvement Plan.



· All members of the SAC are given the opportunity to review and offer input to the plan prior to offering their approval.



· SAC members are chosen through the process of a vote. Parents wishing to participate in the SAC are put on a ballot and current members of the SAC and parents vote to elect SAC members.



· Parent input is recorded in the SAC minutes.





· Throughout the year parents are offered a survey to evaluate parent activities. These surveys are used to guide activities for the following year. Each SAC meeting the agenda will reflect parent involvement initiatives. During that time if a SAC member has further questions, the principal will provide clarification.


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 III

Parental workshops will be provided at the school. Administrators, teachers and school support staff members will keep parents informed. As the district provides literature, resources and further opportunities for parental involvement, school staff will forward information to parents. Title III funds will be used to purchase Spanish/English resources to assist parents and students in the acquisition of the English language. In addition, we will add to the educational resources in our Parent Involvement Center to increase student achievement in reading comprehension, fluency, and the language arts.

2

Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)

Supplemental instructional support provided by the school will be discussed with 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

Parent Involvement Meeting/ Prepare flyers, sign-in sheets, agenda, feedback forms and maintain docs

Billingslea

September 2014

Agenda, Minutes, Sign-in sheets, Newsletter

2

Title I Meeting/ Prepare flyers, sign-in sheets, agenda, feedback forms, and maintain documents

Adams, Billingslea, Snyder, Milton

September 2014

owSign-In Sheet, PowerPoint Handout

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: Brookview offers flexibility in parent involvement meetings. PTA Meetings, parent trainings/workshops, and SAC meetings are ongoing and conducted at various times and on various days (Monday-Saturday)and before and after school (7:45am or 3:15pm) to include the participation of as many parents as possible. Meetings are advertised on the School Calendar, Newsletter, Marquee, and through the use of ParentLink. Additionally, flyers are distributed at Extended Day drop-off and pick-up to parent by staff.

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 One Meeting

Adams, Billingslea

The title one meeting outlines parent involvement strategies that will increase student achievement.

September 2014

Sign-In sheet, PowerPoint Handout

2

Open House

Adams, Billingslea ,and Teachers

Outlines student expectations. Introduces parents to the Sunshine State standards and what evaluative methods will be utilized for the school year.

September 2014

Sign-In sheet

3

Brookview Pancake Breakfast

Billingslea, Milton and Snyder

Participants will receive grade portal training and activate Oncourse and Successmaker passwords

September 2014

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

4

Technology Night

Adams and Billingslea

Expose parents to educational software available for student use at home

November 2014

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

5

Book Fair Night

Merrill

Parents will be educated on understanding reading levels and picking correct books for students

February 2015

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

6

Parent Writing Night

Williams 4 and 5 Reading and Writing Teachers

We will expose parents to the new Florida Writing Assessment Standards

February 2015

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

7

AIR Parent Day Reading, Math, Science

Williams, Weertz, Harris, Grades 3-5 Teachers

Parents will be exposed to sample test questions and stratgies

March 2015

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

8

Parent Data Chat Night

z, Harris, and Billingslea

Parents/Students will discuss-analyze student work

April 2015

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

9

Summer Safety and Academic Loss Prevention

Adams, Billingslea

Parents will be exposed tostrategies to prevent student loss of learning during the summer

May 2015

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

10

Middle School Preparation

5th Grade Teachers

Parents will gain knowledge of what will be expected in middle school and given strategies of ways to prepare

May 2015

Parent Sign-in sheets and Evaluation forms

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

Training for parent communication

Adams, Billingslea

Providing faculty and staff with strategies to increase parental communication and knowledge in how to work effectively

October 2014

Agenda, Sign-in sheet and Handouts

2

Training for parent/teacher conferences

Adams, Billingslea, Schebell

Brookview faculty will be trained in goal development, data folders/walls, data collection and analysis, and expectations for parent/teacher and student-led conferences. Strategies will be offered to parents on how students can reach academic goals

November 2014

Agenda for faculty training

3

Truancy

Billingslea and Schebell

Provides teachers with tips to help with truancy

December 2014

Agenda for faculty training

4

Diversity and Equity Training

Adams

Train staff on the effects

April 2015

Agenda for faculty training

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: Brookview will establish a Parent Resource Room to store materials such as leveled books, reading and math games, science activities to aid parents in supporting their child academically. The Parent Resource Room will be open to all parents Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm. The Media Specialist will be responsible for the room. Parents will be informed about our resource room via our monthly newsletter and school website.

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: All parents are invited to meet with administrators at the Annual Title I Meeting. The administration discusses the Title I program including SES information, curriculum expectations, and district and standardized assessments. School FCAT data is reviewed with parents by analyzing trends and opportunities are for improvement. Parents are also encouraged to volunteer and to attend all School Advisory Council meetings. Furthermore, the administration reminds parents of the importance of being active at the school and asks parents to consider becoming involved in the decision-making process as a SAC member.



Additionally, Brookview will host Parent Nights to inform stakeholders of changes in curriculum and requirements. Invitations will be sent home with students and Homeroom teachers will communicate frequently with parents regarding curriculum and academic assessments. Parents will receive newsletters, Parentlink calls, and upcoming events will be updated on the school's website and marquee to keep parents informed.

We will ensure all information is provided to parents by monitoring that the distribution of flyers and newsletters . These artifacts will be placed in the Title I Audit Box as evidence.

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: Spanish and Vietnamese translators are available for parent meetings, workshops, conferences, and SAC meetings. We also have bi-lingual staff that speak Spanish to assist parents.



Written communication will be provided for parents in English. However if requested a translated versions will be sent. All district Title I communication is available in both Spanish and English. Every effort will be made to provide information and school reports in a format and in a language and translation that parents can understand.

These services will be advertised in the Brookview monthly newsletter.

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.