Richard Milburn Academy East Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Art Sands , 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: The staff and administration of Richard Milburn Academy believe that all students can learn; therefore, we accept the challenge to teach all students so they may attain their maximum educational potential. It is in this spirit that we would like to align ourselves as full partners with the parents of our students. It is the purpose of both RMA faculty and the parents of our school to provide our students with an excellent education that maintains the highest academic standards. We want to educate all students to live and work with all people, to think critically, and to function in the world in which they live; preparing them to value a democratic society in which they become responsible, productive citizens.

With the objective of advancing student achievement, Richard Milburn Academy offers opportunities to encourage parental involvement, such as the Parent Center located in Conference Room 7. Also, a designated Parent Facilitator is available to help with the needs of parents. Many activities/programs will take place throughout the year with specific information to be found in the Quarterly Parent Newsletters or on our Quarterly webpage updates as well as announced through ConnectEd.

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: Parent meetings will be held periodically throughout the year to plan and review before final decisions are made in regards to school improvement and the parent involvement plan.


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

Boys and Girls

After school homework help - Coordinated through Title I and Title III

2

Tutor and testing help

Lists of sites provided by Guidance Counselor - Coordinated through Title I

3

Impower

In/Out Patient Therapy

4

Children's Home Society

In/Out Patient Therap

5

Online links

Parents are able to access help for homework and testing help - Title I, Title III

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

Open House/Annual Title I Meeting date posted in school

Curriculum Specialist

Throughout the week before the meeting

Number of participants - sign in sheets

2

Letter sent home with information pertaining to the annual meeting

School Secretary

Week before meeting

Number of letters sent home

3

Connect Ed

Principal

Week of meeting

Connect 5 message results

4

Agenda and Presentation materials developed

Curriculum Specialist

Week before meeting

Agenda and presentation

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: Open House is being held directly after school. Parent meetings are open to being held on Saturdays as well as in the evening. Information will also be disseminated online and through ConnectEd calls. Students also are given letters to take home.

The initial meeting was on September 11, 2014. I read and prepared notes based on the information provided by the Title I coordinator. After presenation, parents were asked for input, questions and concerns. Many didn't know this was a Title I school or what Title I was so they found it to be very informative. They also were happy to learn that there is a resource room where they can find out information about the school and their students academic achievement. Before being able to visit their student's classes they were provided with the written survey.

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

Parent Center

Guidance Counselor

Increase student performance through increased parent involvement (grades)

Throughout the year

Sign in sheet

2

Tutoring for students, parents invited

Teacher/Tutor

Increase in pass rate for students and ability for parents to help at home (grades

Throughout the year

Attendance/pre and post testing

3

Calls Home

Teachers and Admin

Increase in attendance and performance because parents are receiving communication about progress

Throughout the year

Call/email log

4

Open House/Annual Title I Meeting

Teachers and Admin

Parent knowledge improves student accountability and thus increased achievement

Sept 11, 2014

Increase in parent-teacher conferences

5

Parent Night

Teachers and Admin

Communication with parents increases parent and student accountability, increasing effort and grades

Second Semester

Parent survey on school improvement in communication

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

Professional Development

Curriculum and Instruction Specialist

Constant communication makes students more accountable and produces better grades

October 2014

Agenda/Teacher reflection/Sign in sheet

2

Professional Development - Cultural Sensitivity

Curriculum and Instruction Specilist

Connection to content and improvement on assessments

January 2015

Student behavior, Sign in sheet/Agenda

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: Room 7 will be considered parent resource center. Guidance and front office staff will be responsible for maintaining it and ensuring that everything parents need (computer, letters, pinnacle access) is available. There is a sign in sheet in the front and location can be accessed from there. The resource room is available during school hours.

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: Title I information will be shared through letter home to parents, ConnectEd calls to ensure the information reached home and quarterly newsletter and Webpage updates.

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: Being that we have a Spanish teacher and others that are proficient we will be able to provide letters in both English and Spanish. Copies will be available at the front desk in case letters aren't being taken home. ConnectEd calls are great for reaching parents that can't come in due to disabilities or students not taking home letters. They can also check updates on our webpage. Resource Room - Rm 7 is always open for them to come in and check.

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:

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Activity

Description of Implementation Strategy

Person Responsible

Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement

Timeline

1

Maximizing parental involvement and participation in their children’s education by arranging school meetings at a variety of times, or conducting in-home conferences between teachers or other educators, who work directly with participating children, with parents who are unable to attend those conferences at school [Section 1118(e)(10)];

Saturday meetings, home visit

School Director

Increased interaction and accountability will improve student achievement

Throughout the year

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

Provide parent with Title I Annual Meeting Powerpoint handout during registration

1

30

Increase in reading and math proficiency

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

Cultural Sensitivity

1

12

Connection

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

Time

Saturday dates, Meet directly after school

2

Communication

ConnectEd, Webpage

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

Professional Development

Sensitivity training

2

Increasing Parent Participation

Parent Resource Center