PIP

LAUREL HILL SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Lee Greene Martello , 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: Working in conjunction with students' families, accept responsibility to ensure student learning to pursue excellence, and to hold high standards for all.

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: To the extent possible, information will be sent home in the language and form parents can understand.

Home visits may be conducted when necessary.

Training will be provided for all teachers, staff and parents on how to work together in a joint effort to reach out to, communicate with and form partnerships to improve student achievement. Parents completed a needs assessment survey identifying areas of interest and needs for support. Trainings are scheduled at times when the most parents are likely to be on our campus for special events or occasions. These are a combination of programs offered in day or night sessions. Whenever possible, the school media center is opened for the parent community's use.

Training and materials will be provided to help parents assist their children at home in order to improve their child's achievement.

We coordinate and integrate parent involvement program activities with Head Start, VPK and other community programs, if possible.

We develop partnerships with community based organizations and businesses.

The School Advisory Committee (SAC) is involved in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs. SAC votes to approve how funds for parental involvement will be used. All parents are invited to attend SAC meetings. Members are nominated and voted on for membership. Parent input is recorded in the SAC minutes and scanned electronically for recordkeeping purposes. Parents review the drafts and make comments during discussion of the Title I programs. The SAC parent group reviews past plans and suggests any revisions, deletions, and/or additions.

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)].

count	Program	Coordination
1	Parent Monthly Calendars and News	Compiled by Administration, Faculty, Staff and disseminated on a regularly scheduled basis to inform parents of school events, activities and opportunities to visit student classrooms/participate in special programs. The breakfast and lunch menus are included to help parents plan meals for the month. These newsletters are a "parent connection" to help children with support at home.
2	Weekly Newsletters	Compiled by individual classroom teachers to inform parents of weekly emphasis, items of interest and inform parents of progress on state benchmarks/content curriculum emphasis.
3	Parent Activity Notices and Invitations	Compiled by Parent Involvement Coordinator and Administration to extend to parents a description and the importance of offerings pertinent to their students' developmental or academic growth.
4	Delivery of homebound materials	School faculty, homebound teacher, Title 1 teacher meet to coordinate services between school and home and allow for seamless transition back to a school setting, maintaining grade level work while medically unable to attend school.
5	Parent Activities and programs	Planned by Administration and Parent Involvement Coordinator and in concert with the Title I office, parents and students have the opportunity to receive books to build a home library, for instance.Teachers and instructors demonstrate specific skills and strategies which will be taught and methods of student assessment.
6	Parent Resource Room	Parent Involvement coordinator, Literacy Coach, Title 1 teacher use in order to widely publicize opportunities for school involvement and offer resources for more effective parenting.
7	Fliers, memos, letters	Administrator, faculty, staff to ensure there is a constant flow of information to parents regarding state requirements and grade level information, as well as the progression standards.
8	Adopt-A-Classroom program	Faculty and staff attempt to involve the local and larger community in supporting classrooms through funding resources that will enhance the learning environment, providing resources and supplies beyond what the school budget can allow.
9	Publicity and Public Relations Committee	Faculty, Staff, Business Partners, Parents, Community Members' information is posted to our website, and parents can obtain local news coverage of events within our school, in both the local and county newspapers.
10	Parent Climate Survey	District participates in 360 review of all parties connected to a child's education. This instrument helps SAC respond to parent perceptions of strengths/weaknesses so that SAC actions can help address any concerns.
11	SAC Vision Statement	School SAC meeting review of this parent-teacher and school guiding mission emphasis. Parent leadership training is an integral part of SAC participation.
12	IDEA	Needs of students qualifying for ESE services will be addressed by IEP document. School Staff coordinate Title 1 services to best serve students in MTSS model.
13	Head Start	Local Head Start visits are coordinated for students to begin Kindergarten at LHS. Speech therapist is a shared position between Head Start and LHS.
14	VPK	Coordination of VPK and Title I is accomplished by teachers receiving professional development and implementing the VPK curriculum for 4 year olds. Early intervention provides students an enriched environment of problem solving.
15	PIP Summary	Summary will be provided to parents via newsletter, classroom flyers, and website.

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)].

count	Activity/Tasks	Person Responsible	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Schedule the Title 1 Parent Open House to provide information on curriculum support services.	Title 1 teacher; Parent Involvement Coordinator	First Semester	parent attendance log; mtg. minutes; agenda; evaluation
2	Send fliers/reminders prior to meetings	Title I Teacher;Parent Involvement Coordinator	As needed	parent attendance log; mtg. minutes; e-compliance bin
3	Provide program agenda to include parent needs assessment	Title I Teacher; Parent Involvement Coordinator	twice a year	Compliance Bin
4	Maintain documentation in compliance file	Administration, Title I Teacher	As needed	Parent activities log/e-compliance bin
5	Present PowerPoint for Title I Meeting	Title I Teacher	October 2014	Power Point handout hard copy and e-compliance bin
6	Develop agenda, PowerPoint handouts, and presentation materials that address the required components	Title I Teacher	October 2014	Hard copies of agenda, invitations, PowerPoint presentation, sign-in sheets in e-compliance bin

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: Home visits and/or homebound services will be provided, with established appointment times when appropriate with representative school staff.

Two parent/faculty open houses or meetings will be scheduled in the evenings. One Parent Volunteer Meeting will occur mid September.Faculty will schedule PMP meetings and parent conferences when it is convenient for parents during pre- and post-planning, as well as each grade marking period. Parents are scheduled for meetings with teachers during teacher break times, before or after school. Every effort is made to allow parental access to school staff, even after school hours.

Parents may be contacted by phone when a personal conference is not convenient. Scheduled IEP meetings will be notified two weeks in advance and will be at parent convenience.

Although there isn't a current need, a regular assessment is conducted and transportation, child care or home visits would be provided with Title I funds if it is deemed necessary to encourage family 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)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Person Responsible	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Grandparents Day Luncheon (PreK-2nd)	Carol Smith	Grandparents will listen to students' writing and provide encouragement for student achievement in writing.	September 2014	Writing AMO
2	Grandparents' Day Luncheon (3rd-5th)	Carol Smith	Intermediate students read essays to grandparents in attendance. The importance of writing and communicating clearly with an audience is enhanced.	September 2014	Writing AMO
3	Remembrance Ceremony with flags/ Writings by Students	Rhonda Whetstone	Character building with patriotic writing and performing in front of an audience. Expressing beliefs through writing is improved.	September 2014	Participation rate
4	Title I Parent Meeting/ Information Meeting	Title I Teachers	Parent Involvement and visitation on our campus helps students connect the importance of education in their lives. Parents have the opportunity to learn about Title I and how it impacts improved student achievement.	October 2014	Participation rate
5	K Manipulatives Night	Carol Smith	Parent understanding of expectations of the Florida Standards for K in mathematics.	November 2014	Math AMO
6	Veterans' Day Celebration (What Freedom Means to Me / essays)	Hazel Harper	Writing proficiency is important to progression of 4th grade students in elementary school.	November 2014	Writing AMO
7	Parent Tea / Santa Shop	Carol Smith	Students use math skills in planning and paying for purchases at the Santa Shop. Parents are invited to assist and participate in this activity, as well as recognized at the tea.	December 2014	Participation
8	Title I Writing Workshop for Parents	Carol Smith	Writing proficiency is important to progression of grade 4 students and our faculty as a whole is focusing on student improvement in writing. Parents will receive information on writing expectations by grade level, as well an introduction of the FCAT scoring rubric.	January 2015	Writing AMO
9	K Manipulatives Night	Carol Smith	Parents will be aware of the expectations for math understanding for K students, as well as learning activities to help improve student achievement.	February 2015	Math AMO
10	Elementary Read-a-Thon	Carol Smith	The importance of reading stamina is reinforced during this literacy activity geared for family involvement and fun.	March 2015	Reading AMO
11	Science and Math "Hands-On" Night	Carol Smith	The purpose is to engage students and parents in math and science activities so they are aware of FCAT curriculum and assessment pieces. STEM initiatives are important to the future of our students. Our math/science night allows for hands-on activities and highlights math and science phenomena all around us.	April 2015	Participation rate
12	Science Fair Exhibits	Carol Smith	STEM initiatives are important to the future of our students. Students will be able to apply the knowlege they have gained through science instruction through presentation of their science projects.	May 2015	Participation rate
13	K Manipulatives Night	Carol Smith	Parents will be able to see the skills progression for the students in math knowledge and concepts.	May 2015	Math AMO
14	Field Day	Carol Smith/Teachers	Importance of physical well-being in the improvement of student achievement in all areas.	May 2015	Participation rate
15	Trunk-or-Treat (PreK-1st)	M. Morgan	Students dress as book characters and tell story details about their character.	October 2014	Participation logs
16	Pow-Wow for 1st Grade	Russell/Majors	Student understanding of cultural awareness.	November 2014	Participation logs
17	Senior Awards Day	L. Steele	Recognition of students' achievements.	June 2015	Particpation rate
18	Elementary Awards Day	Lee Greene Martello	Recognition of students' achievements. Certificates for participation and trophies purchased for presentations.	June 2015	Participation rate
19	Honors Banquet	L. Steele	Recognition of students' achievements. Trophies are presented to recipients of awards.	May 2015	Participation rate
20	Senior Tea	L. Steele	Honoring students and families upon the occasion of graduation.	June 2015	Participation rate
21	Graduation Ceremony	D. Adams	Community participation in honoring our graduates.	June 2015	Participation rate
22	Homecoming Activities	L. Steele	Community involvement in supporting students in their athletic activities, along with recognition of homecoming court.	December 2015	Participation rate
23	Athletic Banquet	K. Zessin	Parents and community recognizing efforts of our students in athletic activities. Trophies, medals, certificates presented to athletes.	May 2015	Participation rate

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)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Person Responsible	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Pre Planning Faculty Meeting organizes efforts for the year in terms of record keeping.	Lee Greene Martello	improve student reading, math and science skills	Beginning of school year	Parent Contact Logs are important to track the parental contacts made by teachers.
2	Early Release Professional Development Meetings serve to analyze data trends from school and district based assessments.	Martello/Prevatte	improve student test scores; FCAT, DEA	All school year	PD Training Notebooks are used to keep up with classroom data for the year. Literacy coach uses data to pinpoint specific areas for enrichment or remediation of skills.
3	Grade Level Collaborative Planning times allow for teachers to use best practices in formulating lessons and developing strategies for interventions.	Lee Greene Martello	increase student grades and intervention	All school year	Teachers are able to inform parents of student progress on the state benchmarks and specify assistance needed from home to support the school effort.
4	District Meetings	District Staff	align student curriculum to Florida Standards	Several times a year	Professional Development Training in areas that directly impact strategies for working with our families include high yield instructional strategies and how to work with children in poverty.
5	Title I Guidance Meetings are conducted to assist in planning/implementation of parent programs, as well as compliance issues.	District Staff/ Title 1 Staff	improve student reading and math scores	Several times a year	Assistance in collaborating across schools to utilize a variety of strategies to welcome parents to school or inform parents of school activities/programs/initiatives.
6	Parent Involvement Training for teachers or staff on communicating and working with parents as equal partners	Lee Greene Martello	increase communication between home and school which will improve student study skills	First Quarter of school year	Powerpoint; Teacher Sign-In List for Viewing Powerpoint

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 and grandparent lunches and parent tea parties, parent read- alouds/lap-sits and student assembly programs, with accompanying activities and resources, are offered throughout the year in a special effort to make coming to school a celebration.

A schoolwide Open House Orientation is always held the Thursday before the first day of school for students and parents. The school marquees on Hwy. 85 and in front of the school building display information for current activities and opportunities for parent participation in school events. Appropriate flyers are sent home in a timely manner notifying parents of family nights for Kindergarten expectations, other grade-level specific family night meetings for providing information to parents, core subject area specific meetings, parent conferences,academic honors night, athletic awards night, elementary awards day program, and participation in special volunteer opportunities at the school. Our school website is being updated to be a more useful resource for parents to utilize.

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 regarding Title I initiatives and programs is disseminated through use of the scheduled parent meetings, monthly parent newsletters, school calendar, school website and electronic marquee as well as special notices to home. In addition, SAC agenda and regular meetings are advertised, with Title I events reported at each meeting through the attendance of our Title I PIP coordinator. In addition, teachers use their weekly newsletters to inform parents of classroom activities. The measurement of student progress (Progress Report) is generated every four and a half weeks and sent home. The report card is generated every 9 weeks. Monthly parent newsletters invite parents to contact the school after every 9 week period regarding questions about progress or need for after-school tutoring. Parents can look online at grades and test results posted each week by teachers, and can request daily reports, teacher conferences or emails of student performance. Our school website has a link to the Title I Daily Tips for Parents. A monthly breakfast/lunch calendar is sent home. The principal's monthly newsletter provides information about all school activities for the month, including any Title I sponsored events and parent involvement opportunities. The previous year's calendar is monitored to ensure we schedule events according to the approximate Title I timelines.

Parent input is requested when developing our Title I PIP through our School Advisory Council meetings. In addition, parents are informed of the existence of the plan and invited to contact the principal, Title I contact, or other school personnel to give any thoughts, comments, and suggestions. Parent input is also welcomed for giving ideas that lead to activities and strategies being added or deleted from the plan. In the event that parents do not find the PIP satisfactory and provide comments to that effect, that information will be made available to the LEA.

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: If there is a need to communicate with ELL students' parents, (we have no ELL families at this time), we have our Spanish teacher translate information before it is sent to parents. In addition, we use the Spanish version of district communications, as needed.

Parent meetings and SAC meetings are held in the LHS media center, which is a handicap accessible location. Parents of new students are given a new student packet which includes a welcome letter from the Laurel Hill School Title I department as well as a current Title I brochure with comprehensive information about the Title I program in Okaloosa County. These new student packets are housed in the registration office at the school. PIP Summary will be provided to parents in the school newsletter, classroom flyers, website, and copy available in the school office. If a parent would like to provide input, they may contact Mrs. Martello or Mrs. Glass.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

count	Content and Type of Activity	Number of Activities	Number of Participants	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement
1	Grandparents' Day Luncheon (Grades PreK-2)	1	46	Grandparents have an opportunity to listen to students read. The importance of reading to an audience is enhanced.
2	Grandparents' Day Luncheon (Grades 3-5)	1	44	Grandparents will listen to students' writing. The importance of writing and communicating clearly with an audience is enhanced.
3	Remembrance Ceremony with community members and students as speakers	1	13	Character building with patriotic writing and performing in front of an audience. Expressing beliefs through speaking and writing is improved.
4	Title I Parent Meeting/Information Meeting	1	31	Parents have an opportunity to learn about Title I and how it impacts improved student achievement.
5	Title I Pajama Reading Party	1	35	Reading stamina is important to the increased rigor of Language Arts Florida Standards. This family night activity allows for literacy and family fun. Each student will receive a free book.
6	Trunk or Treat (PreK-1st)	1	37	Students dress as book characters and tell story details about their character.
7	Veterans' Day Celebration (What Freedom Means to Me/ Essays)	1	10	Writing proficiency is important to progression of 4th grade students in elementary school.
8	Kdg. Manipulatives Night	1	10	Promote parents' understanding of the current expectations for Kdg. in mathematics
9	Pow-Wow for 1st Grade	1	14	Student understanding of cultural awareness and significance of the holiday
10	Parent Tea / Santa Shop	1	10	Students use math skills in planning and paying for purchases at the Santa Shop. Parents are invited to assist and participate in this activity, as well as being honored and recognized at the tea.
11	Homecoming Activities	1	110	Community involvement in supporting students in their athletic activites and other participation opportunities. Recognition of homecoming court and honoring an adult from the commmunity.
12	Kdg. Manipulatives Night (February)	1	9	Parents will be aware of the expectations for math understanding for Kdg. students, as well as learning activities to help improve student achievement.
13	Elementary Read-a-Thon (in conjunction with Read Across America week)	1	7	The importance of reading stamina is reinforced during this literacy activity geared for family involvement and fun.
14	Thanksgiving Lunch (Grades PreK-5)	1	85	Parents and family members read students' writing about the Thanksgiving holiday. The importance of writing and communicating clearly is emphasized.
15	School Advisory Meetings (SAC)	4	14	Parents give input and suggestions about the school performance plan, the parent involvement plan, school-parent compact, and other school policies.
16	Honors Banquet	1	90	Recognition of students' achievements in front of an audience of family members and the faculty and staff of Laurel Hill School.
17	Athletic Banquet	1	75	Parents and community recognizing efforts of our students in athletic activities. Trophies, medals, and certificates are presented to the athletes.
18	Kdg. Manipulatives Night (May)	1	7	Parents will be able to see the skills progression for the students in math knowledge and concepts.
19	Field Day (Grades K-5)	1	80	Importance of physical well-being in the improvement of student achievement in all areas.
20	Elementary Awards Day	1	65	Recognition of students' achievements. Certifictes for participation and trophies purchased for presentations.
21	Senior Tea	1	70	Honoring students and families upon the occasion of graduation.
22	Senior Awards Day	1	70	Recognition of students' achievements.
23	Graduation Ceremony	1	110	Community participation in honoring our graduates.
24	Back to School Night / Open House	1	90	Welcoming parents and students to LHS and providing orientation for a new school year.
25	FCAT Pep Rally/ Parents invited for this activity	1	18	Encouragement and recognition of the importance of test-taking in a supportive environment.

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)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Number of Activities	Number of Participants	Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement
1	Preplanning Faculty Meeting organizes efforts for the year in terms of record keeping/communication.	2	35	High Impact on Improved Student Achievement; FCAT, DEA
2	Early Release PD Meetings to improve home-school partnerships.	9	35	High Impact on Improved Student Achievement; FCAT, DEA
3	Grade Level Collaborative Planning including improved communication with parents.	32	35	High Impact on Assessment Scores (DEA/FCAT)
4	Title I Guidance Meetings for planning and implementation of parent programs and compliance issues.	8	5	High Impact on Grades and Assessment Scores; FCAT, DEA
5	Parent Involvement Training for teachers or staff on communicating or working with parents.	1	17	High Impact on Grades and Assessment Scores; FCAT, DEA
6	Title I District Poverty Simulation at Edwins for improving communication with families in poverty.	1	4	High Impact on Grades and Assessment Scores; FCAT, DEA

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)].

count	Barrier (Including the Specific Subgroup)	Steps the School will Take to Overcome
1	Child Care	Child Care will be provided.
2	Computer Access	Welcome parents and assist in using computers at school.
3	Parent Work Schedules	Provide meeting opportunities at various times during the day throughout the year.
4	67% Poverty Rate	Provide free books, refreshments, incentives and prizes

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