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JAMES A. SHANKS MIDDLE SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan




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I, Juanita B. Ellis , 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:
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: Since James A. Shanks Middle is a Title I school, parents are provided pertinent information regarding the Title I Program and services during a special Title I Parent Meeting and throughout the year at various conferences and parent meetings. All parents are invited to become active members of the School Advisory Council and PTO at the beginning of each school year, during open house, as well as during back to school orientation. During the Title I and SAC/PTO meetings, parents are encouraged to provide input in the development and implementation of the Parent Involvement Plan and the School Improvement Plan. In addition, parents and council members decide how Title I funds are to be allocated during the first couple of meeting based on stated SIP and PIP goals and objectives.
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 Title I Parent Involvement Meeting This meeting will be provided through the school at the beginning of the school year to inform parents of the Title I funding, and choices and services available for the education of their child.
2 Parents Night Out/Parent Expos The school will organize special nights for parents to receive information about their child’s progress as well as academic programs and strategies for building literacy skills that can be use at home.
3 PTO, SAC Meetings Parents are encouraged to participate in school meetings and provide input into the operation of the school, the development of the SIP, and the utilization of Title I funds.
4 Parent Fairs Parents are invited to visit the classroom and participate in the learning process in order to better understand what the child is learning and to acquire skills and knowledge that can be useful in assisting their child at home.
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 Title I Parent Meeting flyers are sent out to parents inviting them to the annual Title I meeting Principal September Parent comments, surveys, discussions held during meeting
2 Webpage reminder messages were posted to remind parents about the important Title I meetings Principal September Parent participation sign-in sheets
3 Final parent reminder notice sent home by students outlining the agenda and incentives Principal September Parent participation sign-in sheets
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: Our central mission is to work with parents and the community to provide the best possible education for our children. In order for parents to participate, we plan meetings and programs during a time that is most convenient for them. Based on the culture of the population of parents served, parents request evening and night parent meetings around 6:00 p.m. to accommodate their work schedules. For grandparents, activities mostly are requested during morning hours or during lunch. Moreover, community and faith-based activities are better attended on the weekends.



With the assistance of our parent liaison and office staff, we offer parent services through our parent center during office hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) each day. Materials, resources, technology support, and services are available for parent use. Upon request by parents, the school will schedule conferences, meetings and programs to discuss concerns and academic progress of students. In addition, the school will request parent meetings for academic progress or behavior chats throughout the year.

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 Parent Involvement Title I Meeting: To inform parents about Title I Program & Services and get input from parents. Principal, District Parent Involvement Coordinator Title I funding materials were provided to improve academic performance, September Parent Survey, Input Forms, student progress reports
2 Parent Nights: To increase literacy skills and provide timely information and strategies to assist their child at home in the areas of NGSS/CCSS, Reading, Writing, Math, Science & Technology. Principal, Asst. Principal, Academic coaches, teachers Share best practices for teaching and learning that can be used at home Throughout the school year Comment Sheets, Student Data
3 PTO/SAC Meetings: To collaborate on SIP & PIP Goals & Objectives and determine how funds are allolcted. Principal, APC, SAC Chairperson, PTO President Define curriculum goals & strategies for parent involvement to aid in increasing student performance & school improvement Throughout the school year Parent sign-in sheets and meeting minutes
4 Parent/Community Meetings: To provide parent information, trainings & services in addition to gathering input from the community for school improvement. District Parent Involvement Coordinator, Principal Maximize involvement for increased student performance On-going DLOPI Survey & sign-in sheets
5 Parent Expos: To monitor students' progress, provide opportunities for parent/teacher conferneces and provide information in reference to state and district assessments. Principal, APC, Academic Coaches, counselors, classroom teachers Progress toward meeting academic goals is expected to increase. Throughout the school year Agendas, student portfolios, Parent conferences
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 Implementing strategies/ approaches to increasing parental involvement-Different Levels Of Parent Involvement (DLOPI) District Parent Services Coordinator, Principal Information was disseminated to keep teachers and parents abreast of school events, activities, & assessments. October Parent conferences, Input forms, DLOPI Surveys
2 NGSS/Next Generation Standards/CCSS in-service training for staff Director of Education, Principal, APC, ETO,DA Team Focus calendars outlining focus skills, and assessment dates will be made available to teachers & staff for effective teaching & learning September Evaluation forms, student progress reports
3 School/Community Planning meetings for staff and coummunity partners. Principal, Asst Principal, Parent Services Coordinator Overall school improvement which will enable student achievement to be positively impacted. Throughout the year Phone contact logs, visitation logs and meeting minutes reflect participation.
4 PTO/SAC training for staff and parents Principal, PTO President, SAC Chair Parents, teachers and students collaborate on strategies for school improvement; annual training provided to develop model for increased parental involvement and student achievement. Throughout the year Climate surveys
5 ESOL/ELL Training for selectedstaff Principal, APC, ESOL/Migrant Education Coordinator Techniques and strategies on modifying lessons will aid in learning. On-going Progress monitoring reports & data
6 RTI (Response to Intervention)Training for staff District ESE Director, Principal, Site-based Resource Teacher Interventions, techniques and learning strategies will aid in learning. On-going RtI Meetings, progress reports & data
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 school will maintain its Parent Resource Center throughout the year with the assistance of our staff member, Mrs. Lauren Frison. Resources will be provided such as: technology for parent usage, educational books, magazines and videos for checkout,as well as hand-outs and pamphlets on health, anti-bullying information and discipline strategies.
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: Parents will be provided information about the Title I Program during the annual Title I Parent Involvement Meeting, which will be held at the beginning of the school year with a follow-up meeting at the end of the first semester. Monthly parent meetings provide opportunities for input and discussion of concerns from parents and community stakeholders about school operations. During PTO meetings, School Advisory Council meetings, Parent Expos, Family Literacy Meetings, Community Meetings, and Parents' Night Out, information will be shared and explained to parents concerning the curriculum, Grade Level Expectations, students' progress, and academic assessments. The School Improvement and Parent Involvement Plans will be developed with the assistance of parents and disseminated during meetings as well as on the JASMS web page. In addition, the school will meet and collaborate with stakeholders and parents to establish strategies for academic improvement and creative approaches to increasing parental involvement.
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: The school will encourage all parents to participate in meetings and programs throughout the year via newsletters, flyers, Skylert messages, local newspapers, phone calls, school webpage, and conferences. Written communication will be translated into languages to meet the needs of all parents. Translators will be available to assist with communication between parents and school. A bi-lingual teacher has been added to the staff to assist with communication with non English-speaking parents. In addition, multicultural programs and activities will be held to encourage all parents to get involved in their child's education.
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:
count Activity Description of Implementation Strategy Person Responsible Anticipated Impact on Student Achievement Timeline
1 Involving parents in the development of training for teachers, principals, and other educators to improve the effectiveness of that training [Section 1118(e)(6)];and Assist with decision-making and financial obligations for training School Administrators, Title I Coordinator, Reading Coach Participate in training to receive updates, ideas, and suggestions for increasing parental involvement for student achievement. Ongoing
2 Providing necessary literacy training for parents from Title I, Part A funds, if the LEA has exhausted all other reasonably available sources of funding for that training [Section 1118(e)(7)]; and Provide information, resources, materials School administrator, Title I Coordinators, District Parent Involvement Coordinator, SAC/PTO Members Receive materials, information, and updates for implementation of plans/strategies to increase student achievement Throughout the year
3 Training parents to enhance the involvement of other parents [Section 1118(e)(9)]; Discuss model approaches for parent involvement and student achievement. Principal, District Parent Coordinator, Gadsden Coalition for Change Develop an action plan to increase parental support for closing the achievement gap. Throughout the year
4 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)]; Provide information, resources, materials School administrators, Title I Coordinator, District Parent Involvement Coordinator, SAC/PTO Members Receive materials, information, and updates for implementation of plans/strategies to increase achievement Throughout the year
5 Adopting and implementing model approaches to improving parental involvement [Section 1118(e)(11)]; and Discuss plans and strategies to increase parental involvement Principal, District Parent Services Coordinator. To increase parental support for closing the achievement gap. Ongoing
6 Developing appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses, including faith-based organizations, in parental involvement activities [Section 1118(e)(13)]. Discuss ways to improve the school and increase parent involvement in order to serve as a model school for parent involvement Principal, District Parent Coordinator, Gadsden Coalition for Change Increase parental support for closing the achievement gap. Ongoing
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 2012-2013 Parental Involvement Plan

Building Capacity Summary

Provide a summary of activities provided during the 2012-2013 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 Parent Involvement Title I Meeting 2 316 Title I funding for materials to improve academic performance, 2) maximized involvement for increased student performance, 3) shared best practices for teaching and learning that can be used at home, 4) opportunities were provided to discuss assessment results and set goals for the year.
2 Collaboration on SIP, PIP Goals & Objectives 1 12 Defined Curriculum Goals & Strategies for parent involvement & school improvement
Staff Training Summary

Provide a summary of the professional development activities provided by the school during the 2012-2013 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 Implementing model approaches to increasing parental involvement-Different Levels Of Parent Involvement (DLOPI) 1 45 Information was disseminated to keep teachers and parents abreast of school events, activities, & assessments.
2 School Advisory Council Training 0 0 Parents assisted with the decision-making process involving the SIP, funding of academic programs and activities.
3 School/Community Group planning 0 0 Focused on parent/community involvement, overall school improvement, and student achievement.
Barriers

Describe the barriers that hindered participation by parents during the 2012-2013 school year in parental involvement activities. Include the steps the school will take during the 2012-2013 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 Timely Communication with Non-English speaking parents Student agendas, skylert, conference, book bags mail will be used to improve communication between parents and teachers and the school.
Best Practices (Optional)

Describe the parental involvement activity/strategy the school implemented during the 2011-2012 schoool year that the school considers the most effective. This information may be shared with other LEAs and schools as a best practice. (Optional)
count Content/Purpose Description of the Activity
If you have questions contact Sherrie Taylor at taylors@gcpsmail.com or 850-627-9651, ext: 1295.



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