THIS POLICY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND ACT OF 2001

 

In order to achieve the level of Title I parent involvement desired by the board of education policy on this topic, these regulations guide the development of each school’s annual plan designed to foster a cooperative effort among the parents, school, and community.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Parent involvement activities developed at each school will include opportunities for:

 

Volunteering;

Parent education;

Home support for child’s education;

Parent participation in school decision‑making.

 

The school system will provide opportunities for professional development and resources for staff and parent/community regarding effective parent involvement practices.

 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

1.         Parents 

It is the responsibility of the parent to:

            a.         actively communicate with school staff;

b.         be aware of rules and regulations of the school;

c.         take an active role in the child’s education by reinforcing, at home, the skills and knowledge the student has learned in school; and

d.         utilize opportunities for participation in school activities.

 

2.         Staff

It is the responsibility of the staff to:

a.         develop and implement a school plan for parent involvement;

            b.         promote and encourage parent involvement activities;

c.                   effectively and actively communicate with all parents about skills, knowledge, and attributes student are learning in school and suggestions for reinforcement; and

d.                  send information to parents of Title I children in a format and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.