LEGACY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Dawn Prestipino , 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: Legacy's goal is to establish a positive rapport with students, parents, and community.

Legacy is committed to involving parents in their child's education by hosting events for learning and fun, SAC, PTO, volunteering, and community events.

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 will be involved in school planning through our SAC (School Advisory Council). The SAC reviews the school improvement plan and data and revises and presents proposals. Parent input will be collected through parent surveys yearly.

Legacy SAC members volunteer or are nominated to be on SAC. Documentation of parent input will be included in the Agendas and Minutes from SAC meetings and the SIP writing committee will include parents.

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-ESE PreK

Coordinate with ESE Department, FDLRS, and Title 1 for our ESE Pre-K to provide Parent Training

2

Kindergarten Safari - Title 1

Kindergarten Safari in the spring for next year's Kindergarten Parents

3

Parent Resources - Title 1

Through school newsletters, inform parents of Title 1 Resource Van, Resource Center, and parent trainings

4

Migrant Students - Title III

Legacy will coordinate with the District's Migrant office for additional support and resouces.

5

Title II Program

Teachers will attend Title II training - Guidance Counselor/Parent liason

6

Read and Rise - Title 1

K and first grade parents. "Conversation Workshop" 6 sessions Provided through Title 1

7

Parent School Liaison - Title 1

Training and license to Christel Reavs' "Connnected Home" site with Parent Resources

8

Title 1 Resource Van

Visit schools 4 times a year. Advertised to parents through newsletters, web site, Connect 5 phone call

9

Home School Connection Newlsetters - Title 1

Sent home Monthly (from Title 1) Legacy attaches them to our Monthly school newsletter

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

Announce Meeting

Administration

September 1, 2014 and October 1, 2014

Newsletters, web site

2

Meeting

Assistant Principal

October 2, 2014

sign in sheet, copy of power point

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

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: SAC, PTO and other events will be held at various times to accommodate all parents. SAC and PTO will meet on days and times most beneficial to the majority.

Present-SAC meets quarterly at 7:00a.m.

PTO - first Wednesday of each month at 9:00a.m.

Parent conferences are held before and after school or during the day on teacher workdays (whenever parents can come to school). Phone and email conferences are optional if parents are unable to physically attend a meeting.

Parent Nights - 6:30p.m. and one at 7:00a.m.(held two differentDays)

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

Pastries for Parents

Media Specialist

Parents will read with child and take an Accelerated Reader test. Parents will see how the program works and encourage reading at home. Parents will also recieve information on the importance of reading and activities to do at home.Additional reading at home will improve our reading scores on AIMS Web monitoring and FSA for grades 3-5.

November 2104 (2 mornings)

Sign In sheet/AR Reports

2

Reading Night

Reading coach

Parents will be given resources and strategies to use at home. Many of the items will be games where directions must be read and followed which leads to discussion. Additional help on good reading strategies will improve reading scores on FSA.

January 2015

Sign in sheet/FCAT

3

Math/ScienceNight

Assistant Principal/5th grade teachers

Showcase of scientific process and hands on science experiments while parents attend "break out" training sessions for science and math. Additional emphasis on math and science will help students improve scores on Math FSA and FCAT Science.

March 2015

Sign in sheet/FCAT

4

Family Night

Principal/PTO

Build rapport/school climate which will increase scores on Learning Checks.

February 2015

Sign in sheet

5

SAC

SAC Chairperson

Improved scores/school climate

Quarterly 2014-2015

Sign in sheet/Agenda

6

PTO

PTO chairperson

Build Rapport/supplement instructional materials/support programs

Monthly 2014-2015

Sign in sheet/events

7

Annual Title 1 Meeting

Assistant Principal

Introduces parents to Title 1, Common Core

Title 1 Meeting 10/02/14

Sign in sheet

8

Book Fair

Media Specialist

Importance of reading. Books and other learning activities on sale and combine with reading activities. Emphasizes the importance of reading and increase Reading FSA scores.

10/02/14 and 1//15

Sign in sheet

9

Orientation

Principal

Student/Parent/Teacher rapport

August 15, 2014

Sign in sheet

10

Open House

Principal

Build rapport/Parent Support

October 2, 2014

Sign in sheet

11

Thanksgiving Dinner

Cafeteria/Principal

Build rapport/Parent Support

November 2014

Sign in sheet

12

Voumteer Breakfast

Volunteer Coordinator

Build rapport/thanks/encourage more participation

May 2015

sign in sheet

13

"Read and Rise"

Title 1 Staff

Improved Reading Foundation Skills. Increase in reading foundation skills will help increase scores on AIMS Web in comparison to other students around the nation.

September 2014

Survey/ AIMS Web

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

Effective Parent Conferences

Parent/School Liaison

Increase the effectiveness of conferences thus helping increase student performance as evidenced on Reading/Math FSA.

November 18, 2014

Survey, TNL, FSA results

2

Effect use of Volunteers

Volunteer Coordinator

How to effectively utilize parents/volunteers in classrooms. Small group/individual help will help increase student proficiency on AIMS Web and FSAs.

November 6, 2014

Survey, TNL, AIMs Web and FSA results

3

Parent Involvement Showcase

Distric Title 1/Maria Trujiollo/Dawn Vincent

Strategies to share with Parents and Parent Involvement

November 20, 2014

Survey

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: Title 1 Resource Van - resources for parents home use. District will schedule van 4 times a year through administration and administration will send home notices to parents via school newsletter and individual invitations. The better informed parents are, they more they can help their child at home. This will increase the percent of students scoring at a proficiency level on Learning Checks and the FSA. Computer access in front lobby (parent/student portal, administration will advertise in the school newsletter. The computer is available during the school day throughout the year.

Family Bingo Night- Build relationships/ Administration and PTO will advertise. Success of Activity (as measured by participation and feedback through survery)will determine how often the activity is offered. Thanksgiving dinner where parents may come eat with their child for a speical dinner. This usually takes place the week before Thanksgiving. Cafeteria and Administration work together to make this a success. The art teacher also has students make decortations for the tables. Parents are welcome and encouraged to eat lunch any day with their child. Parents may walk their child to class in the mornings. These activities are all monitored by administration and take place throughout the school year.

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: Proficiency Letters - October 2014 send home with report cards

Monthly School Newsletters with Home School Connect attached- curriculum section written by Assistant Principal describes the curriculum, any assessments and updates for parents. Also calendar of events that include upcoming district/state assessments.

Weekly classroom newsletters - teachers include weekly skills, homework, and calendar of events including assessments.

Parent Portal - Parent can monitor child's grades and access curriculum informaiton.

Legacy Website, Teacher Websites and Portal (links to MCPS and curriculum information)

Title 1 parent information is provided in english and spanish.

ESOL paras. make phone calls home with information for ELL students.

Copies of newsletters are saved for the Title 1 audit box. Documentatin of parent conferences are kept by teachers. If student is a Tier 2 or Tier 3, parent conference logs are kept in the students' cum. folders.

Students portal - check grades, utilize web based curriculum programs.

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: Title 1 parent information is provided in english and spanish. The translations into Spanish are done by our ESOL paraprofessionals and or at the county level. Samples are kept in the Title 1 audit box.

ESOL paras. make phone calls home with information for ELL students.

Provide literacy resources for parents. Parents with a Disability are provided translaters, elevator service or whatever is needed to ensure they are able to come to school, feel welcome, and communicate their needs successfully. If necessary, a social worker will make a home visit or meetings are scheduled at times the parent can attend.

Develop roles for community-based organizations and businesses, including faith-based organizations in parent involvement activities and student academic needs.

Communication through planners, newsletters, Connect 5, and LES website. Legacy's Guidance Counselor makes contact with parents and ensures individual needs are met.

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

Open House/Title 1 Annual Meeteing

2

350

Parent Involvement/Parent support will help increase proficiency in math, reading, science, writing.

2

Pastries with Parents

2

200

Increase in AR points=more reading=increase in proficient FCAT Reading Scores

3

Family Reading Night

1

75

Increase in reading scores as measured by FCAT Reading

4

Math/Science Night

1

80

Increase in proficient students on FCAT Science

5

-1

-1

6

-1

-1

7

-1

-1

8

-1

-1

9

-1

-1

10

-1

-1

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

Parents as Vounteers

1

32

Higher expectations=Higher scores

2

-1

-1

3

-1

-1

4

-1

-1

5

-1

-1

6

-1

-1

7

-1

-1

8

-1

-1

9

-1

-1

10

-1

-1

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

Poor parent participation/attnedance

Continue offering activities at a variety of times.

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

1

Building Capacity of Parents

Pastries with Parents

2

Building the Capacity of Schools

Math Science Night

3

Building Capacity of Parents

Reading Night

4

5

6

7

8

9

10