TANNEHILL

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT

(REGULATION)

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 parents/community regarding effective parent involvement practices.

Roles and Responsibilities

   1.       Parents

              It is the responsibility of the parent to:

                    actively communicate with school staff;

                    be aware of rules and regulations of the school;

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

                    utilize opportunities for participation in school activities.

   2.       Staff

              It is the responsibility of the staff to:

                    develop and implement a school plan for parent involvement;

                    promote and encourage parent involvement activities;

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

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

   3.       Community

              Community members who volunteer in the schools have the responsibility to:

                    be aware of rules and regulations of the school;

TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT, REGULATION (Cont.)

                          utilize opportunities for participation in school activities.

   4.       Administration

              It is the responsibility of the administration to:

                    facilitate and implement the Title I Parent Involvement policy and plan;

                    provide training and space for parent involvement activities;

                    provide resources to support successful parent involvement practices;

                    provide in-service education to staff regarding the value and use of contributions of parents and how to communicate with and work with parents as equal partners;

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