Title I Annual Parent Meeting 2020 2021 Emma

Title I Annual Parent Meeting 2020 -2021 Emma Hutchinson Elementary

What is Title I? § It’s the largest federal aid program for public schools in the United States. Title I is designed to support State and local school reform efforts tied to the challenging State academic standards to improving teaching and learning for students. Title I programs must be based on effective means of improving student achievement and include strategies to support parent and family engagement.

Purpose of Meeting § Federal guidelines require Title I schools to hold an Annual Parent Meeting to explain and discuss the Title I School wide program and requirements. Emma Hutchinson Elementary is a Title I School.

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title I Parent and Family Engagement Requirements § The School District and all Title I schools must allocate at least one percent (1%) of their Title I budget towards programs , activities , and procedures for parent and family engagement. § The School District and all Title I schools must develop with , and distribute to , parents and family members, a written Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan (PFEP). § All Title I schools are required to collaborate with parents and families in the development of the School Improvement Process (SIP) and School. Parent Compact.

District Parent & Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) § The district Parent and Family Engagement plan is a blueprint of how the district and Title I schools will work together with parents and family members to establish expectations for family engagement and strengthen student academic achievement. § The PFEP describes how the district will provide the coordination, technical assistance, and other support actions to assist schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family engagement activities. § As well as conduct, with meaningful involvement of parents and family members, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy towards improving the academic quality of all schools served under Title I, Part A.

Hutchinson’s Parent Family Engagement Plan This plan shares§ how our school will convene an annual meeting to inform parents and family members of the rights to be involved in the Title I program; § our meetings will be offered at flexible times to maximize your participation. § how you can get engaged and participate in feedback opportunities and support our school culture. § share resources that will help your student with learning at home. § our mission to empower a positive parent – teacher relationship. § how we will partner with community programs to support the success of all students.

School Parent Compact outlines how the parents, the entire school staff, and the students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement as well as describes how the school and parents will build and develop a partnership that will help children achieve the State’s high standards. SCHOOL COMPACTS AND PLANS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ONLINE AND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Upcoming Parent and Family Engagement Events! We look forward to you joining us for our future workshops, trainings, parent – teacher conferences and more. Stay tuned to our school website, listen out for our Robo calls, and check for flyers and notices on our school marquee. We can’t wait to see you on the other side of the screen.

If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to your child’s teacher or call our front office, 404 -802 -7650. Question? THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING.