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    Neshaminy School District
    2024-2025
    Title I Handbook of Program Policies

     

    OVERVIEW OF TITLE I PROGRAM

    Title I is a 100% federally funded supplemental education program that provides financial assistance to local educational agencies to improve educational opportunities for educationally disadvantaged children. Title I programs are designed to help children meet the state content and performance standards in reading, language arts, and mathematics. In buildings with 40% or more poverty, LEAs may use the funds to upgrade the entire curriculum of the school and are Schoolwide Programs. In buildings with less than 40% poverty, programs are designed to help specific children and are targeted assisted programs.

    The funds are allocated each year based on a grant proposal submitted by the Neshaminy School District and can be used solely for providing help to these children. Evaluation of the program is continual during the year. Specific guidelines must be followed to qualify for funding. The guidelines are as follows: Title I funds flow to states and school districts on a formula basis. The formula takes into account the number of low-income children and the statewide average per pupil expenditures. Resources within the state are targeted to the districts and schools with the greatest need.

    SELECTION OF SCHOOLS

    There are presently five elementary schools within the Neshaminy School District which qualify for Title I services (Joseph Ferderbar, Herbert Hoover, Walter Miller, Albert Schweitzer, and Tawanka). The selection of the schools is based on the number of students receiving free or reduced lunches in the individual schools. This selection method is mandated by the state, although there is not necessarily a correlation between a child requiring free lunches and the same child experiencing difficulty in reading/math.

    CURRICULUM

    The Title I curriculum is designed to support the classroom programs. Lessons are designed to strengthen the reading and/or math ability of the students.

    All the literacy materials and teaching techniques used in the Title I program are designed to complement and reinforce the existing reading instruction in the regular classroom. In addition, support will be provided in the area of math based on student needs.

    Our goal by the end of the school year is to improve reading and/or math performance of all participating students based on identified areas of need.

    EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS

    Annual testing results indicate that on the average, Neshaminy Title I students show gains which exceed gains shown in most Title I programs throughout Pennsylvania. The NSD Title I program has been recognized by the United States Department of Education as an Unusually Effective Schools Program.

    Performance assessment data collected at the end of each year indicate that students show measurable growth during the first year in the program and continue to improve their literacy skills from year to year.

    PARENT INVOLVEMENT

    The Neshaminy School District recognizes that the involvement of parents and their support of student learning are important factors in helping students meet with success. School Board Policy #918 states that: The Board recognizes that meaningful parent and family engagement contributes to the achievement of state academic standards by students participating in Title I programs. The Board views the education of students as a cooperative effort among the school, parents, family members, and community.

    Neshaminy recognizes the importance of developing and maintaining ongoing communications with parents of students receiving assistance in our Title I program. It is important that parents receive information concerning their opportunities for involvement, their child's eligibility for the Title I program, their child's educational progress, and their rights of parents to receive information and to participate in the education of their children.

    To assist parents in becoming active participants, the following programs and procedures are followed:

    • An annual meeting is held at the beginning of each school year to explain the Title I program, goals, each school’s involvement in the Title I program, specific information about the format of the program, and the rights of parents to be involved.

    • Parents of students in the Title I program are given the opportunity to provide feedback about the Title I Parent & Family Engagement Policies at the district and school level.

    • Parents also have the opportunity to help the Neshaminy School District and the individual school staff in planning, reviewing, and improving the Title I program.

    • Parent surveys are used to solicit feedback about programs and policies, and information is provided to parents in many other ways including: presentations and workshops held throughout the school year, school newsletters, parent conferences, and the school district website.

    • Of particular importance are parent teacher conferences where teachers will discuss with parents the progress of their child, ways monitor progress, individual student assessments, proficiency levels, grade level standards, and the Title I program. In addition to the scheduled conference, other conferences are scheduled upon request.

    • Parents are also invited to participate in school events and volunteer in activities at the school.

    • Parent training and workshop sessions are held in schools that are specific to Title I and are planned based on feedback and interests of parents.

    •Parents are also given the opportunity to participate in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs.

    •Information at the school and district level is provided regarding the rights of parents to information about school staff working directly with their children.

    •A Complaint Resolution Process is in place and outlined for parents on the district website.

    Important terms:

    The Home-School Compact outlines how parents, teachers and students will share in the responsibility for improved student achievement.

    A Parent & Family Engagement Policy/Plan is developed with parents early in the year.

    Back-to-School Night is held each fall in all the public elementary schools. Parents are invited to meet with classroom teachers. Title I Literacy Specialists are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have at this evening session.

    A Title I Annual Meeting is held in the fall months. Parents are invited to personally meet the Title I Literacy Specialists. This is an opportunity for parents to become better acquainted with Title I program, policies and procedures. Interested parents will be asked at this meeting to help to set policies and procedures for the coming year.

    Parent notification of students selected to receive supplemental reading and/or math support is accomplished by sending a letter to parents prior to student participation in the Title I program. Parents have the opportunity to discuss specific instructional objectives for their child with the Title I Literacy specialist at any time, including the onset of the program.

    Visiting Title I classrooms is encouraged. You may visit at any time during the day. However, we would like you to contact the school and the Title I Literacy Specialist to schedule your visit. Groups change frequently during the day; therefore, it would be most beneficial for you to come at the beginning of a scheduled period.

    During an annual evaluation at the conclusion of the school year, parents will be asked to evaluate the content and effectiveness of the Parent & Family Engagement Policy and the Title I program. School staff will use the findings of the evaluation to revise policies as appropriate.

    Parent volunteers are important to the school district and the success of our programs. You are encouraged to become a contributing volunteer. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact your elementary school building principal.

    Formal, scheduled parent conferences are held annually. At this time, the teacher informs you of your child’s strengths and areas for growth and suggests activities or ways of helping at home. This is also a time for parents to express specific concerns about his/her child.  In addition to these scheduled conferences, other conferences can be scheduled upon request.

    School newsletters will include specific information regarding Title I services quarterly. These newsletters will keep you informed of happenings in your child’s classroom. They will also include some hints and activities in reading for you to use with your child at home.

    We appreciate the opportunity to work cooperatively with all parents to assist their child(ren) in learning to read so that the children can read to learn and build knowledge and skills that will ensure academic success.

     

     

    SCHOOL BOARD POLICY #918

    Book Policy Manual
    Section 900 Community
    Title I Parent and Family Engagement
    Number 918
    Status Active
    Adopted June 19, 2018

    Purpose: The Board recognizes that meaningful parent and family engagement contributes to the achievement of state academic standards by students participating in Title I programs. The Board views the education of students as a cooperative effort among the school, parents, family members, and community.[1][2]

    Definition

    Parent and Family (Family Member) - these terms are used interchangeably and shall include caregivers, a legal guardian or other person standing in loco parentis such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives, a person who is legally responsible for the child's welfare, or a legally appointed Education Decision Maker of a child participating in a Title I program.

    Authority

    The Board directs the district and each of its schools with a Title I program to:[1]

    1. Conduct outreach to all parents and family members.

    2. Include parents and family members in development of the district’s overall Title I Plan and process for school review and improvement.[3]

    3. Include parents and family members in the development of the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy. Following adoption of the policy by the Board, the policy shall be:

    a. Distributed in writing to all parents and family members.
    b. Incorporated into the district's Title I Plan.[3]
    c. Posted to the district's publicly accessible website.[4]
    d. Evaluated annually with parent and family involvement.

    4. Provide opportunities and conduct meaningful collaborations with parents and family members in the planning and implementation of Title I programs, activities and procedures.

    Accessibility

    The district and each of its schools with a Title I program shall provide communications, information and school reports to parents and family members who are migrants or who have limited English proficiency, a disability, limited literacy, or racial and ethnic minority backgrounds, in a language they can understand.[1][5]

    Delegation of Responsibility

    The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district's Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, plan and programs comply with the requirements of federal law.[1][3]

    The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district and its schools with Title I programs provide opportunities for the informed participation of parents and family members by providing resources, information and school reports in an understandable and uniform format or, upon request, in another format. Such efforts shall include:

    1. Providing communications in clear and simple language.

    2. Posting information for parents and family members on the district's website.

    3. Including a telephone number for parents and family members to call with questions.

    4. Partnering with community agencies which may include libraries, recreation centers, community-based organizations and faith-based organizations to assist in sharing information.

    The building principal and/or Title I staff shall notify parents and family members of the existence of the Title I programs and provide: 

    1. An explanation of the reasons supporting their child's selection for the program.

    2. A set of goals and expectations to be addressed.

    3. A description of the services to be provided.

    4. A copy of this policy and the School-Parent and Family Compact.[1]

    Parents and family members shall actively carry out their responsibilities in accordance with this policy and the School-Parent and Family Compact. At a minimum, parents and family members shall be expected to:[1]

    1. Volunteer in their child’s classroom.[6]

    2. Support their child’s learning.

    3. Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their child and positive use of extracurricular time.

    Guidelines

    Each district school operating a Title I program shall hold an annual meeting of parents and family members at a convenient time, to explain the goals and purposes of Title I programs and to inform them of their right to be involved. Parents and family members shall be given the opportunity to participate in the design, development, operation and evaluation of the program. Parents and family members shall be encouraged to participate in planning activities, to offer suggestions, and to ask questions regarding policies and programs.[1]

    The schools with Title I programs shall offer a flexible number of meetings which shall be held at various times of the morning and evening. Title I funds may be used to enable parent and family member attendance at meetings through payment of transportation, child care costs or home visits.[1]

    The schools shall involve parents and family members in an organized, ongoing and timely way, in the planning, review and improvement of Title I programs, the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy and the joint development of the Title I Plan.[1][3]

    At these meetings, parents and family members shall be provided:[1]

    1. Timely information about programs provided under Title I.

    2. Description and explanation of the curriculum in use, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the achievement levels of the academic standards.

    3. Opportunities to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children.

    To ensure the continuous engagement of parents and family members in the joint development of the Title I Plan and with the school support and improvement process, the district shall:

    1. Establish meaningful, ongoing two-way communication between the district, staff and parents and family members.

    2. Communicate with parents and family members about the plan and seek their input and participation through the use of newsletters, the district website, email, telephone, parent and teacher conferences, and home visits if needed.

    3. Train personnel on how to collaborate effectively with parents and family members with diverse backgrounds that may impede their participation, such as limited literacy or language difficulty.

    4. Distribute and discuss the School-Parent and Family Compact.

    If the Title I Plan is not satisfactory to parents and family members, the district shall submit any parent or family member comments with the plan when the school makes the plan available to the Board.[1][3]

    Building Capacity for Parent and Family Engagement

    The district shall provide the coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist and build the capacity of all participating schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family involvement activities to improve academic achievement and school performance through:[1]

    1. Providing assistance to parents and family members in understanding such topics as the academic standards, state and local academic assessments, the requirements of parent and family involvement, how to monitor a child's progress and work with teachers to improve the achievement of their children.[2][7]

    2. Providing material and training to help parents and family members work with their children to improve academic achievement and to foster parent and family engagement, such as:

    a. Scheduling trainings in different locations on a variety of topics including how to support their child in school, literacy, school safety, cultural diversity and conflict resolution.
    b. Using technology, including education about the harms of copyright piracy, as appropriate.[8]
    c. Providing information, resources and materials in a user-friendly format.
    d. Providing, as requested by a parent or family member, other reasonable support for parent and family engagement activities.

    3. Educating teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, principals and other school leaders and staff, with the assistance of parents and family members, on the value and usefulness of contributions of parents and family members and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with them as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent and family programs, and build ties between parents and family members and the school.[9]

    4. To the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinating and integrating Title I parent and family involvement efforts and activities with other federal, state and local programs, including public preschool programs, and conduct other activities, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents and family members in more fully participating in the education of their children.[1][5][10][11][12][13][14][15] 

    Coordinating Parent and Family Engagement Strategies

    The district shall coordinate and integrate Title I parent and family engagement strategies with other parent and family engagement strategies required by federal, state, and local laws by:[1][5][10][11][12][13][14][15]

    1. Involving district and program representatives to assist in identifying specific parent and family member needs.

    2. Sharing data from other programs to assist in developing initiatives to advance academic achievement and school improvement.

    Annual Parent and Family Engagement Policy Evaluation

    The district shall conduct, with meaningful participation of parents and family members, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of this policy in improving the academic quality of all district schools with a Title I program.[1]

    The evaluation shall identify:[1]

    1. Barriers to parent and family member participation, with particular attention to those who are migrants, are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority.

    2. The needs of parents and family members to assist with the learning of their children, including engaging with school personnel and teachers.

    3. Strategies to support successful school and parent and family interactions.

    The evaluation shall be conducted through:

    1. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the content and communication methods through a variety of methods.

    2. A parent and family member and teacher survey designed to collect data on school level and district-wide parent and family engagement outcomes. 

    3. A parent and family advisory council comprised of a sufficient number and representative group of parents and family members to adequately represent the needs of the district's Title I population.

    The district shall use the findings of the annual evaluation to design evidence-based strategies for more effective parent and family engagement, and to revise, if necessary, the district’s Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy.[1]

    School-Parent and Family Compact

    Each school in the district receiving Title I funds shall jointly develop with parents and family members a School-Parent and Family Compact outlining the manner in which parents and family members, the entire school staff and students will share responsibility for improved student academic achievement and the means by which the school and parents and family members will build and develop partnerships to help children achieve the state’s academic standards. The compact shall:[1]

    1. Describe the school's responsibility to provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment, enabling students in Title I programs to meet the academic standards.

    2. Describe the ways in which parents and family members will be responsible for supporting their child's learning; volunteering in the classroom; and participating, as appropriate, in decisions related to their child's education and positive use of extracurricular time.[6]

    3. Address the importance of ongoing two-way, meaningful communication between parents/family members and teachers through, at a minimum, annual parent-teacher conferences at the elementary level, frequent reports to parents and family members on their child's progress, reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child's class, and observation of classroom activities.[6]

    Title I Funds

    Unless exempt by law, the district shall reserve at least one percent (1%) of its Title I funds to assist schools in conducting parent and family engagement activities. Parents and family members shall be involved in the decisions regarding how the Title I reserved funds are used for parent and family engagement activities.[1]

    Not less than ninety percent (90%) of the reserved funds shall be distributed to district schools with a Title I program, with priority given to high need schools. The district shall use the Title I reserved funds to conduct activities and strategies consistent with this policy, including:[1]

    1. Supporting schools and nonprofit organizations in providing professional development for the district and school personnel regarding parent and family engagement strategies, which may be provided jointly to teachers, principals, other school leaders, specialized instructional support personnel, paraprofessionals, early childhood educators, and parents and family members.[9]

    2. Supporting programs that reach parents and family members at home, in the community, and at school.

    3. Disseminating information on best practices focused on parent and family engagement, especially best practices for increasing the engagement of economically disadvantaged parents and family members.

    4. Collaborating or providing subgrants to schools to enable such schools to collaborate with community-based or other organizations or employers with a record of success in improving and increasing parent and family engagement.

    5. Engaging in any other activities and strategies that the district determines are appropriate and consistent with this policy.

    Documentation of Parent and Family Engagement Practices

    Documentation to track the implementation of this policy is an essential part of compliance and may include, but not be limited to, sign–in sheets at workshops, meetings and conferences; schedules, training and informational materials; communications and brochures; and meeting notes.

     

    Tawanka Elementary School
    2024-2025
    Title I Handbook of Program Policies      

     

    August 30th, 2024

    Dear Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s): 

    As a parent of a student attending a school that is receiving Federal Title I dollars, you have the right to know the professional qualifications of the teacher(s) and instructional paraprofessional(s) who instruct your child. 

    Federal law requires every Title I school district to comply and to provide you with the requested information in a timely manner.  We are happy to provide this information to you. At any time, you may ask: 

    • Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject he/she is teaching,
    • Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through which state qualifications were waived, and
    • What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate certificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration.

    You may also ask whether your child receives help from a paraprofessional. If your child receives this assistance, we can provide you with information about the paraprofessional's qualifications.  Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which was signed into law in December 2015 and reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1956 (ESEA) includes additionally right to know requests. At any time, parents and family members can request: 

    • Information on policies regarding student participation in assessments and procedures for opting out, and
    • Information on required assessments that include:
      • subject matter tested,
      • purpose of the test,
      • source of the requirement (if applicable),
      • amount of time it takes students to complete the test, and
      • time and format of disseminating results. 

    Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all our teachers and paraprofessionals meet applicable Pennsylvania state requirements.  We look forward to the upcoming school year, and together we will make a difference in your child's life.

    If you have any questions about your child's assignment to a teacher or paraprofessional, please contact Donald Palmer, Principal at Tawanka Elementary at 216-809-6310.

    Sincerely,

    Donald Palmer
    Principal

     

    Tawanka Elementary School Parent & Family Engagement Policy
    2024-2025

    Tawanka Elementary School is dedicated and committed to helping each child gain the skills, knowledge and behaviors that will empower him/her to become an active and successful member of our school and community. We are proud to be a Title I school that embodies a diverse population of learners with unique learning preferences and needs.  

    A vital part of the Title I program includes parent engagement. Each Title I school writes a Parent and Family Engagement Policy with parents to help focus and guide how they plan to serve and work alongside families. It falls under the umbrella of the District Parent and Family Engagement policy and is specific to the individual school’s needs. 
     
    The following Parent and Family Engagement Policy was developed and revised jointly with parents of Tawanka students to meet the specific needs of Tawanka Elementary families for the 2024-2025 school year. The policy will be updated annually, posted on Tawanka’s Title I website, and distributed to parents through email.  

    Tawanka Elementary School’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy:

    • Parents will be invited to collaborate in the planning, review, and improvement of the school's Parent and Family Engagement Policy and the Title I Program at the annual Title I and Parent Advisory Council meetings which is held twice annually.  The meetings will be offered both virtually and in person at various times throughout the day.  Parent input into Tawanka’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy is also collected twice throughout the school year via Parent and Family Engagement Surveys. 

     

    • Parents will be informed of Tawanka’s participation in the Title I program at Back to School Night and the annual Fall Federal Programs and Title I Meeting. An explanation of the requirements of the Title I program and parents’ right to be involved will be given during these parent events.  

     

    • At Tawanka Elementary School, parent meetings and conferences will be held at different times during the day to accommodate parents' schedules. Parents will be given the option to attend in person or virtually whenever possible.  

     

    • Tawanka families will be informed via emails and regular school newsletters about the Title I program throughout the year.  Information regarding Title I and schoolwide events will also be posted to the Title I page on Tawanka’s website.

     

    • Parents will be provided with a description and explanation of the curriculum and the Pennsylvania State Standards, the forms of academic, local, and state assessments used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet at Back to School Night, parent conferences, Parent Universities, Title I meetings, and on our school/district website.  

     

    • Parents may request opportunities to meet to formulate suggestions and participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children by calling or emailing your child’s teacher, counselor, reading specialist, or principal. These requests will be responded to as soon as practically possible. 

     

    • Parents are invited to participate in the joint development of the Schoolwide Program Plan under Section 1114. Please contact Tawanka’s principal, Mr. Donald Palmer (dpalmer@neshaminy.org), if you are interested in serving on this team.  

     

    • Tawanka has a Home-School Compact that is jointly developed with Tawanka families and outlines how students, parents, and staff will work together to improve academic achievement. This compact is updated in conjunction with Tawanka families at the annual Fall Parent Advisory Council meeting that is held both in person and virtually. Tawanka’s Home-School Compact will be shared with all Tawanka families via email and will be included in Tawanka’s Title I Parent Handbook which can be found on Tawanka’s website and in the Parent Resource Center in the main office.  

     

    • Tawanka will provide materials and trainings throughout the year to help parents work with their children at home. Trainings will include topics such as literacy, math, and technology, based on responses from parent surveys sent twice annually.

     

    • Tawanka Elementary School is committed to supporting parents' participation in our school's programs. Title I funds may be used to pay reasonable and necessary expenses associated with parent involvement activities, including transportation and childcare, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions.  

     

    • Tawanka will use Language Line to translate parent meetings and events into families’ native languages when appropriate. Teachers can also utilize Pocketalk translation devices, iPads with Google translate and Timekettle translation earbuds. Additionally, announcements and paperwork sent home, except for student homework, will be provided to families in their native language whenever possible. 

     

    • Tawanka will educate teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, and other staff, with the assistance of parents, in the value and utility of contributions of parents and family members, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents and family members as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and family members and the school by sharing State Parent Advisory Counsil videos annually to Title I staff.

     

    • Tawanka will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, coordinate and integrate parent involvement programs and activities with other federal, state, and local programs including public preschool programs and conduct other activities that encourage and support parents and family members in more fully participating in the education of their children by inviting parents and families of those students to participate in meetings and activities throughout the year as appropriate.

    Revised: October 2024

    This Parent & Family Engagement Policy has been developed jointly with, and agreed on with, parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs, as evidenced by the parent meeting held on October 2, 2024. This policy will be in effect for the period of one year. The school will make available this policy to all parents of participating Title I, Part A children on or before October 31, 2024. 

     

     

    October 31, 2024

    Tawanka Families,

                As members of the Tawanka Elementary School community, we each play an important role in ensuring the success of every student in our building.  We know that when we all work together, amazing things happen. 

               Tawanka Elementary is a Title I School, and as such, is required to develop a Home School Compact to promote a shared responsibility among staff, families, and students to achieve the highest levels of academic success.  The attached Title I Home School Compact has been developed and revised jointly with parents of Tawanka students at a parent meeting held on October 2, 2024, and outlines the various responsibilities of each member of our home and school team here at Tawanka.  This compact will be in effect for the period of one year.

               Please take some time to review the Home School Compact with your child.  Reach out to Tawanka’s Title I Literacy Specialists Andrea Gansor (agansor@neshaminy.org) or Beth Smith (bsmith@neshaminy.org) with any questions.

    Sincerely,  

    Donald Palmer
    Principal

     

     

    Tawanka Elementary School Title I Home-School Compact
    2024-2025

    STUDENT PLEDGE:

    As a Tawanka Eagle, I realize that my education is important, and I know that I am responsible for my own success.
    Therefore, I will…

    • Get to school on time every day that I am healthy.
    • Be prepared with materials and homework.
    • Be a respectful, responsible, and safe student.
    • Read for at least 15 minutes every day.
    • Ask for help when I need it.
    • Remember that it’s okay to make (and learn from) mistakes.
    • Always try my best and believe in myself.

    PARENT PLEDGE:

    As a parent of a Tawanka Eagle, I know that being involved in my child’s education is important and will lead to higher achievement.

    Therefore, I will…

    • Volunteer in my child’s classroom and actively participate in school events when I am able.
    • Support my child’s learning by providing activities at home that continue their classroom learning.
    • Participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of my child and positive use of extracurricular time.
    • Ensure my child has a designated space and ample time at home to complete their homework.
    • Attend my child’s parent-teacher conference(s).
    • Monitor my child's progress and work brought home and contact the teacher when I am concerned or have a question.
    • Encourage my child to do their best and show respect to all members of the school community.

    SCHOOL PLEDGE:

    As staff members working with Tawanka Eagles, we understand the importance of the school experience and recognize our roles as teachers and models. 

    Therefore, we will…

    • Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a safe, supportive, and effective learning environment that enables Title I students to meet the challenging state academic standards.
    • Meet with students and families to discuss student progress, using Language Line when needed to communicate with families in their native language, through:
      • data chats with individual students
      • parent conferences
      • emails
      • phone calls
    • Provide frequent and ongoing communication with families about their child’s progress, as well as the math and literacy skills their children are learning.
    • Offer opportunities for parents to volunteer in their child’s classroom and school, as appropriate, and assist parents in obtaining the required clearances to do so.
    • Ensure regular two-way, meaningful communication between family members and school staff and, to the extent practicable, in a language that family members can understand.
    • Accommodate students' individual learning needs when possible.
    • Provide meaningful learning activities with clear directions for parents to use at home that reinforce classroom learning.
    • Assure that the school staff communicates clear expectations for performance for both students and parents.

    Revised: October 2024

    This Parent-Student-Teacher Compact has been developed jointly with and agreed on with parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs, as evidenced by the parent meeting held on October 2, 2024.  This compact will be in effect for the period of one year.  The school will make available this compact to all parents of participating Title I, Part A children on or before October 31, 2024.