PIP

DUNNELLON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Gay Street , 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

Response:

The mission of the administration, staff, parents, and community of Dunnellon Elementary School is to provide an environment in which parents feel respected and are given the opportunity to develop a working relationship with the school community.

Involvement of Parents

Describe how the school will involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner, in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs including involvement in the decisions regarding how funds for parental involvement will be used [Sections1118(c)(3), 1114(b)(2), and 1118(a)(2)(B)].

Response:

Dunnellon Elementary School will involve parents in an organized, on-going and timely manner in the planning, review and improvement of Title I programs. Parents will be included in decisions regarding how funds for parent involvement will be used. This will be accomplished by involving parents through the School Advisory Committee (SAC) in the review, planning, and improvement of the school's Parent Involvement Plan (PIP). Members of SAC will represent all stake holders: the teachers, para-professionals, parents and members of the community. AT the first meeting of the year officers will be nominated and voted on as long as there is quorum of members with the majority being members other than school staff. SAC will meet quarterly and minutes will be recorded of parent input and a printed copy provided at the next meeting for review. At the first meeting SAC members will review and adjust the 2014-2015 SIP and PIP if necessary. Each member of SAC will be provided with a copy of the School improvement plan and it will be reviewed by all members section by section with assistant principal or principal explaining each section. Adjustments will be made based on a majority vote. The parent involvement Plan will be reviewed in the same manner. All parents will be invited to our Annual Title One Meeting and other Title 1 activities using our Connect 5 message center, flyers, the local paper and newsletters. Dunnellon will have a series of Parent Involvement Committee meetings involving parents, teachers, staff members and SAC members. The success of the PIP will be measured by the SAC membership roster, attendance at various Parent Involvement events and information gleaned from parent surveys.

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	Pre-School Programs	During the annual Title One meeting parents are provided the Title One brochure which contains information on pre-school programs i.e. Head Start, Even Start, Home Instruction Programs and Early Reading First. Parents are provided information concerning qualification and availability of area pre-school programs. Information on the instruction for Parents of Pre-School youngsters is provided.
2	VPK	The Title One office and the Marion County Coalition will work together to coordinate transition programs for students entering the regular public school program. Activities may include meetings with parents, VPK teachers and Kindergarten teachers to discuss specific learning needs of students and ways parents can assist students in transitioning to kindergarten.
3	Open House/Orientation	The administration will work with faculty and staff to provide site programs to support parents in understanding the school's vision and mission statements, expectations, curriculum and procedures.
4	Parent Handbook	Each family of Dunnellon Elementary School will receive a Title I funded parent /student handbook explaining the school policies, procedures and programs to ensure the success of all students.
5	Parent Curriculum Nights	The administration and school designees will develop workshops for parents of Dunnellon Elementary. The workshops will provide support for parents to better help their children at home to be successful in school and will be Title I funded.
6	Title 1 C Migrant	If Migrant Students are enrolled coordination with the Migrant District Office will occur for additional support and resources.
7	Title II	Teachers participate in Title II training.
8	Title I Meeting	Title function and assistance will be explained to parents as well as how Dunnellon Elementary qualifies as a Title I school.

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	SAC Meeting	Administration	September 9, 2014	SAC agenda
2	Explanation of Title I Program	Administration	September 9, 2014	SAC agenda/minutes
3	Provide ELL assistance	School ESOL staff	September 9, 2014	SAC agenda/minutes
4	Conduct Meeting	Administration	September 9, 2014	Attendance Roster
5	Connect 5 message	Administration	August 31, 2014	Attendance Rosters
6	Dunnellon Newsletter	Administration	August 27, 2014	Attendance Rosters

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: Dunnellon Elementary School personnel will offer afternoon parent meetings and evening parent meetings to ensure accessibility for the participation of all parents. Transportation will not be provided for parents. A summary of all meetings will be posted on our school website for any parents not in attendance. We will offer at 3:00 and 5:30 pm meeting time for parents on the second Tuesday of each month (SAC). In addition, during our Open House, we will have a TITLE I Informational Meeting from 5:30 - 6:00 pm in the cafeteria and we will show the video in the rooms during the open house in case someone missed it (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm).

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	Orientation	Administration	Introduces parents and students to new teachers, grade level expectations to increase student achievement and Parent Resources.	August 2014	Parent Sign-in Rosters
2	Beginning of year Open House	Administration, faculty & staff	Outlines student expectations, in an effort to increase student achievement. Informs parents of grade level expectations and behavioral expectations.	September 2014	Parent sign-in rosters
3	Student Performance	Teachers	Teachers will conduct individual conferences to discuss student assessment results, expectations, and goals for the school year in an effort to increase student achievement.	August 2014-June 2015	Parent sign -in rosters
4	Academic Parent Nights	Coaches, Administration & Teachers	Parents and students will attend joint workshops on reading, writing, math and science that reinforce the NGSSS &/or Common Core State Standards in each core area in an effort to increase student achievement.	November 2014-May 2015	Student/parent sign -in rosters
5	Summer Skills Packets will be made available for students to use during the summer months.	Teachers, Coaches, & Para-professional staff	Review and preview NGSSS &/or Common Core State Standards in Reading, Writing and Math in an effort to decrease "summer slide".	May-June 2015	Fall student AIMSweb data
6	Kindergarten First Steps	Administration, AP, Coaches	Outline what is expected and where parents can find curriculum maps in order to increase student achievement.	August 2014	Parent RSVP and sign in sheet

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	Title I Awareness	Principal	Provide information to staff on the purpose of Title One and how the program provides support to the school to increase student achievement in district learning checks, LEOCs, and FSA.	September 2014	Teacher sign in sheets
2	MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) Training	Guidance, APC	Teachers will be trained in the implementation of the MTSS process. This will include the parent communication component used in pupil progress monitoring to increase student achievement in district learning checks, FSA, and LEOCS.	September 2014--May 2015	TNL course evaluation

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 Title One Van will visit Dunnellon to assist with resources parents can use at home. Our Parent Involvement Coordinator will set up a Parent Resource Center on campus. In addition, she will periodically make materials available to parents in the car pick up line, either for check-out and return, or to keep at home.

Parents will be notified via Connect 5 message center, newsletters, school website calendar, and flyers of scheduled Title One van visits. Dunnellon Elementary is open daily for parents to check out AR books and other materials with their children for use at home. Sign in logs from the title 1 van and accelerated reader records will be used to demonstrate effectiveness of these programs.

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:

The 2014-2015 School Improvement Plan will be presented to the school via a SAC meeting on September 9, 2014. Parents will be notified in advance through our Connect 5, website calendar, and the newsletter.

Information about Title One programs will be presented to parents at the Annual Title One parent meeting. Parents will be informed that Dunnellon is a Title One school and their rights as a parent will be explained.

Title I information is also included in the Parent/Student Handbook as well as newsletters. The school curriculum, policies, and procedures will be shared during Open House, conferences, parent nights and throughout the school year. 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.

If the schoolwide program plan 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.

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:

Parent information will be available in both Spanish and English. Dunnellon will use the Connect 5 message system, marquee sign, school website, and written communications to inform parents. If a parent is identified as speaking a language other than Spanish or English information will be translated into their first language. This will include parent meetings, reports, and other parent activities. All meetings will be held in the cafeteria or media as they are handicap accessible and will provide deaf interpreter as needed. Our facility is ADA accessible.