WOODBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Christine Hanjian , 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: To provide an education that enables each student to excel as a successful and responsible citizen by establishing partnerships with parents. Partnership opportunities will be comprehensive and coordinated, when appropriate, with other programs. They will include, but not be limited to, the components of successful family engagement programs contained in the National PTA Standards for Parent/Family Involvement Programs.

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: As a Title I school, Woodbridge Elementary provides parental involvement in a variety of ways: School Advisory Council members meet monthly to develop, implement and evaluate the School Improvement Plan and Parent Involvement Plan. More than 50 % of the SAC members are parents/non-employee representatives who review, approve and monitor school data at these meetings. They provide direct input into decisions impacting programs and expenditures. SAC and PTA Board members are elected from individuals who have indicated they would like to participate on the respective committees. Information obtained from PTA, SAC, all of the Parent Informational Sessions' comment-input sheets and Parent Involvement Survey, is used to determine how to best budget any parental involvement funds available and to design/adjust activities. Our school documents parental involvement through the use of sign-in sheets, agendas, handouts-presentation materials, comment sheets and meeting minutes. Parents are notified and invited to all school meetings either by flyers, notices on school website, posted calendars, newsletters, telephone reminders (ParentLink), and the school marquee. This monitored documentation is located in Title I TASK Box.

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

English Language Learners (ELL)

The ELL Resource Team will coordinate three Parent Action Committee (PAC) Meetings to inform parents about programs offered through the district as well as events and services in the community. Information also includes how to receive translation services and how to schedule conferences with teachers and staff.

2

EELP

The EELP program will hold an informational meeting on learning activities for parents to help their children at home. Included are literacy activities to promote academic achievement and activities to help students become independent learners.

3

Full Time VPK

The VPK program will hold an informational meeting on learning activities for parents to help their children at home. Included are literacy activities to promote academic achievement and activities to help prepare students for Kindergarten.

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

Leadership team reviewed the School Climate Perception Survey and Parent Involvement Survey

Leadership Team

June 2014

Information obtained from surveys

2

Develop agenda and presentation materials that address Title 1 requirements

Principal/Assistant Principal

September 2014

Copies of agenda and information presented

3

Develop and distribute invitations to parents

Principal/Assistant Principal/Teachers

September 2014

Flyer with date of dissemination, Posted on school website and marquee

4

Develop sign-in sheets for meeting

Principal/Assistant Principal

September 2014

Sign in sheets for meeting

5

Distribute Title 1 brochure and District Parent Involvement Policy Brochure to all families

Principal/Assistant Principal/Title 1 Liason/Teachers

September 2014

Copies of comment portion of the District PIP are returned to school and to District Parent Involvement office

6

Maintain documentation of parents who attended meeting and information presented

Principal/ Assistant Principal/Title-1 Liason

August 2014-June 2015

Sign-in sheets and meeting agenda filed in Title 1 Task box housed in Title 1 liason's office for monitoring purposes

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: Based on parent survey results, the SAC and Leadership committee has made arrangements to offer alternative meeting schedules for activities and parent meetings. Scheduled meetings and activities will be held on various days and times, such as afternoons, evenings, and some mornings. Our Parent Resource Room, Guidance Department, ELL Department, and Media Center are open every school day from 7:30-3:30 for parents to pick up or check out materials.

- August 14, 2014 - Night Registration 6-8pm

- August 14, 2014 - Open House 6-8pm

- September 10, 2014 - PTA Grandparent Breakfast 7-8am

- September 11, 2014 - SAC Meeting 7-7:30am

- September 23, 2014 - Parent Support Night 6-7pm

- September 2014 - Title 1 and PTA 5:30-7pm

- October 9, 2014 - SAC Meeting 7:00-7:30am

- October 30, 2014 - Science Night 6:30-7:30pm

- October - PTA Meeting 7am

- November 18, 2014 - Math Night 6:30pm

- November - PTA Meeting 7am

- December - PTA Meeting 7am

- January - PTA Meeting 7am

- February - PTA Meeting 7am

- March - PTA Meeting 7am

- April - PTA Meeting 7am

- May - PTA Meeting 7am

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

Curriculum and Assessments/ Meet n Greet-Open House

Faculty/Staff

Improve Achievement- Parents will meet their child's teacher and learn more about classroom expectations.

August 2014

Sign-In Sheet

2

School Advisory Council (SAC) Meetings

SAC Team, Principal

Improve Achievement Scores

September 2014-May 2015

Minutes, Agendas

3

Annual Title-1 Meeting-Parent Information Nights-SIP

Principal and SAC Chair

Improve Achievement and Parent Involvement-Parents will learn about what it means to be a Title-1 school. National, State, and District information for Parental Involvement and ACHIEVE Goals will be discussed.

September 2014

Sign-In Sheets, Survey

4

Curriculum Information/ Open House

Faculty/Staff

Improve Achievement-Parents will learn about the curriculum and grade level expectations.

September 2014

Sign-in, Parent Comments

5

Family Math Night

Math Teachers

Improve Achievement- Parents will be offered information on activities they can do at home to help their child in Math

September 2014

Gains in Math FCAT scores

6

Science/“Creepy” Science Night Activities

Faculty/Staff

Improve Achievement- Parents will be offered information on activities they can do at home to help their child in Science

October 2014

Survey, Sign-In Sheets

7

School Advisory Council/Review SIP with available data to make school decisions

SAC

Improve Achievement- SAC will make decisions to improve academic achievement by reviewing school data and SIP.

September 2014- June 2015

Agendas, Minutes,Sign-In Sheets and Surveys

8

ELL Parent Action Committee Meetings

ESOL Resource Team

Improve Achievement and Parent Involvement- Parents will be provided information about programs offered through the district and community.

September 2014, January 2015, March 2015

Sign-in Sheets, Parent Comments

9

AIS Parent Meeting

Academic Intervention Specialist

Improve achievement- Parents will learn reading strategies to use that will support student learning

September 2014

Sign-in, Increased Achievement in Reading

10

Parent/Teacher Conference Nights

ClassroomTeachers

Improve Achievement- Conferences will be held to provide information to parents on their child's current level and develop a plan to reach their goals in order to make academic gains.

October 2014, January 2015, and March 2015

Parent Input Forms, Increased Student Achievement

11

Parent Engagement-ACHIEVE Agreement

Principal

Parent Engagement/Involvement-Parents will sign an agreement to be involved in their child's education. Student achievement scores will improve due to Parental Involvement.

October 2014- June 2015

Agreements signed

12

Family Reading Night

Reading Team and Reading Teachers

Improve student achievement- Provide parents with activities to do at home with their children in Reading

January 2015

Parent Surveys, Gains in Reading FCAT scores

13

Parent Single Gender Information Meetings

Administrators and Single Gender Teachers

Parent Engagement and Improve Achievement-Parents will learn more about the Single Gender program at Woodbridge and how it has improved student achievement and behavior.

April 2015-May 2015

Parent Comments, Student enrollments in Single Gender Program

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

Implementation and Coordination of Parent Involvement

SAC Chair, Principal

Improve the ability of staff to work effectively with parents.

July-November-2014

Response Surveys

2

Creating Family Friendly Schools

Title I Liaison/ Principal

Capacity Building to develop a supportive environment

November 2014

Survey

3

Professional Learning Communities- PLC's

Grade level teams, Resource Teachers, and Administrators

Improve the ability of staff ot work effectively with parents to increase academic achievement

September 2014 - May 2015

School Climate Perception Survey

Other Activities



Describe the other activities, such as parent resource centers, the school will conduct to encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children [Section 1118 (e)(4)].

Response: The Parent Resource Center will be maintained with current information regarding community resources and other parent related materials.The Parent Resource Center is open and available to all parents throughout the school day in the Media Center. Parents have access to use Media Center computers. Reference is made regarding the Resource Center in the quarterly Parent Newsletter and on the school website.



A survey will be sent to parents mid-year to verify that they know about the Parent Resource Center at Woodbridge and that they are aware of the materials and resources available in the Parent Resource Center.



Invitations will be sent out via the various methods previously stated to invite parents to participate in the planning of Parental Involvement activities and to serve as volunteers and on SAC. The ESOL Resource Teacher and our Media Specialist are responsible for setting up and monitoring the Parent Resource Center.

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: An informational packet was sent to parents prior to the 2014-2015 school year providing information relevant to the new school year and inviting them to a Meet and Greet with their child's teacher scheduled for August 14th. At this event, parents and children visited their classrooms and met with their teacher's informally. During this visit, the parents received the first day packet, which included the school and district parent handbook, and important information regarding our Title 1 School. First day packets were sent home the first day of school with the children who did not attend the Meet and Greet.



Six parent information meetings have been scheduled during the first two quarters of the school year. These meetings are held to provide parents with information regarding curriculum and assessment and National, State, and District Title 1 policies. Invitations to these meetings are sent home in both English and Spanish with students prior to the event, as well as posted on the Marquee and school website. Parent information nights will continue to be held throughout the year.



Three Parent/Teacher Conference nights are scheduled to discuss individual student achievement and to disseminate curriculum and assessment information. Invitations to Conference night are sent to parents through the school newsletter, flyers, the school website and marquee. Translators are available at conference night to assist our Limited English Proficient parents.



Monthly PTA Board and SAC meetings are held at our school. Parents are notified of these meetings through the school newsletter, website and phone calls.



Numerous forms of communication are used to disseminate information to parents:

School Newsletter-monthly

Flyers-sent home a week prior to and again the day before an event

School Website-updated regularly with events posted on a monthly basis

Marquee- changed regularly to post upcoming event

Telephone messages-ParentLink



All documentation that information was sent will be housed in the school's TASK Box.

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: All District forms, publications, and school flyers, as well as parent links (automated telephone messages) are sent in English and Spanish. Copies of the information sent to parents will be kept in the school's TASK Box. ELL translators are available during conferences, parent informational meetings and family nights. Newsletters include a statement in students native language stating parents can come to school for full translation of information. Individual meetings are scheduled for students with disabilities to address student needs through their IEP. Parents with disabilities are provided additional assistance upon request.

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

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

Training- Workshop Meeting- Parent activities will be offered at different times of the day.

Resource Teachers and Principal

More parents will participate in activities and student achievement will increase.

September 2014- May 2015

2

Training parents to enhance the involvement of other parents [Section 1118(e)(9)];

Training-SAC and PTA members will train parents through committees and subcommittees.

School Advisory Committee and Parent Teacher Association members

More parents will participate in activities and student achievement will increase.

September 2014- June 2015

3

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)];

Meetings will be held at various times of the day and days of the week

Principal, Teachers, Staff

Improvement of student achievement through increased parental involvement.

September 2014- June 2015

4

Adopting and implementing model approaches to improving parental involvement [Section 1118(e)(11)]; and

Relationships established with community and business partners to support school and parent involvement activities at Woodbridge.

Principal, SAC, PTA

IncreaseStudent Achievement will improve due to additional resources, donations and volunteers.

September 2014- May 2015

5

Developing appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses, including faith-based organizations, in parental involvement activities [Section 1118(e)(13)].

Community members and Business Partners will be included in the School Advisory Council and involved in the implementation of the School Improvement Plan.

Principal, SAC Chair

Student achievement will be improved by having additional resources and support provided by the community and business partners.

September 2014-May 2015

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

Curriculum and Assessment/Meet & Greet/Open House

2

501

Improve Achievement/Parntal Involvement

2

Title 1-NCLB/Title 1 Annual Meeting

1

16

Improve Achievement-Provide information about Title 1 Program (National and State)

3

PTA Meetings

8

24

Parental Involvement

4

Family Night for Math

1

42

Improve Achievement-Provide Information to parents to assist their child in Math.

5

Family Night for Science

1

128

Improve Achievement-Provide Information to parents to assist their child in Science.

6

Family Night for Reading

1

125

Improve Achievement-Provide Information to parents to assist their child in Reading

7

Multicultural Night

1

83

Improve Achievement-Provide Information to families about the diverse culturals of our school.

8

School Advisory Committee (SAC)

8

9

Improve Achievement Scores

9

Parent/Teacher Conference Nights

2

391

Improve Achievement-Conferences are held with parents to inform on the progress of their children in the classroom.

10

Great American Teach-In

1

19

Improve Achievement-Parents visit classrooms to share what their jobs entail to enspire our students.

11

Kindergarten Round-Up

2

9

Improve Achievement-Provide parents with information of what to expect in kindergarten and the program.

12

Webb Middle School Meeting

1

4

Improve Achievement-Provide families with information they need to transition from elementary school to middle school.

13

Parent Support Night

1

4

Improve Achievement Parental Involvement- Families give input on what they see are strengths and weakness of parent involvement.

14

ELL Parent Action Committe Meetings

1

5

Improve Achievement and Parent Involvement-Provide parents the goals of the ELL program

15

Parent Single Gender Meeting

1

6

Parent Engagement and Improve Achievement-Provide parents with information on the impact of single gender classess.

16

School Advisory Council/Review SIP

1

7

Improve Achievement- SAC will review and vote on the SIP goals for the year to improve progress.

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

Attendance Intervention Training

1

36

Improve Achievement-Staff knowing the procedures of attendance and how to communicate with parents the importance of attendance.

2

SERVE Staff Training

1

47

Improve Achievement- Training the staff in how parent volunteers enhance the educational experience of the students.

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

Language

Provide translating services

2

Work Schedules

Offered meals to accommodate family circumstances

3

Transportation

Encourage car pooling

4

Child Care

Provided child care during activities and meetings

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