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2009-2010
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Prince George’s County Public Schools
Title I Department
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School Level Parent Involvement Policy/Plan
Lewisdale Elementary School embraces the research that parents play a vital role in their child’s education and that increasing parental involvement will improve student achievement. This parent involvement plan is a working document; collaboratively written to empower our parents to stay involved. Staff development, parents providing training for teachers, frequent parent-teacher communication, family-school compact, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, informative websites, and quarterly workshops are just some of the proven strategies that are incorporated into our plan. During the first quarter of the school year all stakeholders will be informed about the parent involvement plan and how they can be involved in the planning, review, and improvement of this plan.
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Objective & Alignment:
To ensure collaborative partnerships among school, parents and community, Lewisdale Elementary School, accepts the Prince George’s County Board of Education system-wide Family Involvement Policy and has aligned the goals, objectives and activities herein accordingly.
Goal 1: By June 2010 at Lewisdale Elementary School 100% of the parents and families will be encouraged to participate in the education of their children at home and at school.
Goal 2: By October 2009 Lewisdale Elementary School will establish an effective plan for two-way communication with all parents and families, respecting the diversity and differing needs of families.
Goal 3: By June 2010 Lewisdale Elementary School will develop strategies and programmatic structures at schools to empower parents to participate actively in their children’s education.
Goal 4: By June 2010 Lewisdale Elementary School will connect students and families with community resources that provide educational enrichment support.
Goal 5: By October 2009 Lewisdale Elementary School will involve parents and families as partners in school governance including shared decision making.
Activities
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Title I Compliance
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Date
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Materials/
Technology Used to Determine Activity Effectiveness/
Results
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Person(s) Responsible for Monitoring Activity
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Funds
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Funding Source
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Level of Parental Involvement
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Date Complete
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Previous Years
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Actual for 2009-2010 sy
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3 High
2 Moderate
1 Low
0 None
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Goal 1: By June 2010 100% of the parents and families will be encouraged to participate in the education of their children at home and at school.
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Bi-lingual monthly parent newsletters (inform parents about current events, activities taking place in school, etc.)
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c1, e5, f, g
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On-going
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Communication Survey results
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
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“Donuts for Dads”,
“Muffins for Moms”
“Grandparents” day programs (Purpose of these outreach assemblies is to motivate and encourage these stakeholders to actively participate in their child’s education.)
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e2, f
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11/6
5/7
9/14
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Sign-in sheets
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Rosa Schroeder
Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
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Quarterly Math/Reading Nights (provide strategies and resources for parents to use at home with student)
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e2, f
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Oct.-May
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Sign-in sheets
Evaluations
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
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“English Survival Classes” – Parents will be taught English and homework skills.
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e2, e6-14, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Pre/Post Assessments
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Rosa Schroeder
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Back to School Night
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b1, c1, f, g
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Sept.
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Sign-in Sheets
Evaluations
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
Grade Level Chairs
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Title I Parent Orientation
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3b, b1, c1, f
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Sept.
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Sign-in Sheets
Evaluations
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Vertice Revels
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“Second Cup of Coffee” sessions
(address: VSC Standards, Child Development Stages, Title I Orientation, MSA, etc.)
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e2, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Survey results
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Rosa Schroeder
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SchoolMax Family Portal Night (explain use of the Family Portal and provide access information)
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e1, e2, f
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Sept.
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Sign-in Sheets
Survey results
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
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STEM Fair Night (provide assistance with completion of STEM Projects)
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e2, f
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Oct.
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Sign-in Sheets
Evaluations
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Science EC
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Assessment Nights for Pre-K through 5 (parents will receive explanation of assessments, assessment data for student, and ways to assist student)
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e1, e2, f
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Oct.-May
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Sign-in Sheets
Evaluations
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
Grade Level Chairs
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What are the barriers or obstacles in implementing this goal? Discuss contributing factors for parent involvement.
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Based on the results (data), what are your next steps to increase parental involvement?
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Activities
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Title I Compliance
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Date
of
Activity
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Materials/
Technology Used to Determine Activity Effectiveness/
Results
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Person(s) Responsible for Monitoring Activity
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Funds
Allocated/
Funding Source
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Level of Parental Involvement
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Date Complete
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Previous Years
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Actual for 2009-2010 sy
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3 High
2 Moderate
1 Low
0 None
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Goal 2: By October 2009 we will establish an effective plan for two-way communication with all parents and families, respecting the diversity and differing needs of families.
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Parent Information Nights (revise and formulate the school compact and parent policy with feedback requests; address other school concerns)
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b1, c1, c3-4, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Feedback
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
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Evening parent/teacher conference session
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e6-14, f
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
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“Second Cup of Coffee” sessions
(address: VSC Standards, Child Development Stages, Title I Orientation, MSA, etc.)
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e2, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Surveys
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Rosa Schroeder
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Quarterly parent/teacher conferences
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e 6-14, f
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Sept.-May
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Teacher Conference Logs
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
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SBMT Meetings
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3b, b1, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Evaluations
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James Green
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Surveys (to determine needs of students/families and share results with staff)
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c3-4, e3, f
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Aug., Dec., May
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Feedback
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Vertice Revels
James Green
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SIT/IEPT Meetings
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e1, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
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Eleanor Mavritte
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What are the barriers or obstacles in implementing this goal? Discuss contributing factors for parent involvement.
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Based on the results (data), what are your next steps to increase parental involvement?
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Activities
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Title I Compliance
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Date
of
Activity
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Materials/
Technology Used to Determine Activity Effectiveness/
Results
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Person(s) Responsible for Monitoring Activity
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Funds
Allocated/
Funding Source
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Level of Parental Involvement
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Date Complete
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Previous Years
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Actual for 2009-2010 sy
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3 High
2 Moderate
1 Low
0 None
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Goal 3: By June 2010 we will develop strategies and programmatic structures at school to empower parents to participate actively in their children’s education.
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“Second Cup of Coffee” sessions
(address: VSC Standards, Child Development Stages, Title I Orientation, MSA, etc.)
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e2, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Survey results
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Rosa Schroeder
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Quarterly Math/Reading Nights (provide strategies and resources for parents to use at home with student)
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e2, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Evaluations
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
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“Room Parent” Volunteer Sessions
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e3
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
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Rosa Schroeder
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“Donuts for Dads”
“Muffins for Moms”
“Grandparents Day” programs (Purpose of these outreach assemblies is to motivate and encourage these stakeholders to actively participate in their child’s education.)
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e2, f
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11/6
5/7
9/14
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Sign-in Sheets
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Rosa Schroeder
Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
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Parent Resource Room
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e6-14, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Feedback
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Rosa Schroeder
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What are the barriers or obstacles in implementing this goal? Discuss contributing factors for parent involvement.
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Based on the results (data), what are your next steps to increase parental involvement?
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Activities
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Title I Compliance
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Date
of
Activity
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Materials/
Technology Used to Determine Activity Effectiveness/
Results
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Person(s) Responsible for Monitoring Activity
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Funds
Allocated/
Funding Source
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Level of Parental Involvement
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Date Complete
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Previous
Years
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Actual for 2009-2010 sy
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3 High
2 Moderate
1 Low
0 None
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Goal 4: By June 2010 we will connect students and families with community resources that provide educational enrichment support.
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Title I Parent Conference
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3b, b1, c1, e1, f
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Spring
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Registration
Feedback
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
Vertice Revels
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First Generation and College Bound Session (to provide exposure to higher education opportunities)
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e6-14
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On-going
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Feedback
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Weldina Lewis
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Parent Resource Center information will be posted in each monthly newsletter
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e6-14, g
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On-going
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Feedback
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Vertice Revels
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Prince George’s County Memorial Library Information Session/Field Trip
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e4
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Sept.- May
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Sign-in Sheets
Survey Results
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Rosa Schroeder
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What are the barriers or obstacles in implementing this goal? Discuss contributing factors for parent involvement.
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Based on the results (data), what are your next steps to increase parental involvement?
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Activities
and Explanation
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Title I Compliance
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Date
of
Activity
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Materials/
Technology Used to Determine Activity Effectiveness/
Results
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Person(s) Responsible for Monitoring Activity
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Funds
Allocated/
Funding Source
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Level of Parental Involvement
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Date Complete
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Previous Years
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Actual for 2009-2010 sy
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3 High
2 Moderate
1 Low
0 None
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Goal 5: By October 2009 we will involve parents and families as partners in school governance including shared decisions.
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The parent representative will attend monthly SBMT meetings.
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3b, b1, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Minutes
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Melissa Glee-Woodard
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Parent Involvement Committee (will consist mostly of parents and will meet quarterly) to:
- plan upcoming school events
- address the data collected from parent surveys
- dissimilate the information to the parents via newsletter/parent friendly brochure
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b1, c3-4, f
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On-going
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Sign-in Sheets
Minutes
Brochures
Survey Results
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Rosa Schroeder
Vertice Revels
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What are the barriers or obstacles in implementing this goal? Discuss contributing factors for parent involvement.
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Based on the results (data), what are your next steps to increase parental involvement?
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Reference on parent policy
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Title I Requirements
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Sample Activities/ Events
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3b
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Parents involved in the decisions regarding the spending of parental involvement funds. Section 1118(3)(b)
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- Monthly SBMT Meetings
- Title 1 Orientation
- Parent Involvement Committee
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b1
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Parental Involvement Plan is jointly developed with parents and distributed to parents Section 1118 (b)(1)
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- Parent Information Night
- SBMT/School Improvement Team
- Back to School Night
- Title 1 Orientation
- Parent Involvement Committee
- Parent Friendly brochure developed
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c1
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Schools convene parent meeting at least annually to inform parents of the school’s role in implementing Title I, the parent’s rights, and ways the school will provide for PI
Section(c)(1)
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- Title I Parent Orientation
- Back to School Night
- School-wide Newsletter
- School website
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c3-4
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Parents are involved in the planning, review and improvement of the school parental involvement policy /plan Section(c)(3)(4)
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- Parent Involvement Committee
Documentation for Review
- End of Year Parent Meeting
- End of the Year Survey
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c5
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If school-wide program plan is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, submit any parent comments on the plan when the school makes the plan available to the local educational agency. Section 1118(c)(5)
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Reference on parent policy
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Title I Requirements
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Sample Activities/ Events
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d
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Written school-parent compact supporting instruction is jointly developed with parents of participating Title I students. Section 1118 (d)
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- End of Year Feedback on Compact
- Midyear Review of Compact w/parent/student
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e1
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Provide assistance to parents in understanding the State academic content standards and student academic achievement standards, State and local academic assessments and the requirements of Title I. Section 1118(e)(1)
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Workshops for parents addressing:
- MSA
- School Max Family Portal
- Assessment Nights for Pre-K through 5
- SIT/IEPT Meetings
- Title I Parent Orientation
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e2
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Provide materials and parent training(s) workshops to help parents improve their children’s academic achievement. Section 1118(e)(2)
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Parent workshops to address academic achievement:
- Quarterly Reading/Math Nights
- STEM Fair Nights
- Homework Help Night
- “Donuts for Dads,” “Muffins for Mom,” “Grandparents Day”
- “English Survival Classes”
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Reference on parent policy
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Title I Requirements
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Sample Activities/ Events
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e3
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Educate school personnel with parental assistance on how to work with parents as equal partners in their child’s educational process. Section 1118(e)(3)
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· Surveys to determine needs of students/families and share results with staff
· Room Parent Volunteers
Professional development for staff to address:
· Increasing Parental Involvement
· Understanding student’s culture (parent’s perspective)
· Utilizing parent’s knowledge to assist teachers
· Aligning discipline at home and school
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e4
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To the extent feasible, coordinate and integrate programs purposed to increase parental involvement such as the Judy Center and other community resources like the Health Dept., Library, etc. Section 1118(e)(4)
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Partnerships:
· University of Maryland
· Public Library
· Family Support Center
· Zeta Phi Beta
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e5
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Ensure information is presented in a format and language that parents can understand. Section 1118 (e)(5)
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Translations/Simplified information:
· Beginning of year Communication Needs survey
· Monthly grade level newsletters
· outgoing flyers
· arent handbooks /other pertinent information
· Global Connect
· Website
· Marquee
· Parent Information Board
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e6-14
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Provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities as parents may request
Section 1118(e)(6-14)
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· Meeting minutes
· Parent Conference
· Parent Resource Room
· Parent Information resource Center (PIRC)
· “English Survival Classes”
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Reference on parent policy
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Title I Requirements
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Sample Activities/ Events
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f
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Accessibility:
Provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents or migratory children, in an understandable language and format.
Section 1118(f)
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Interpreters provided for all:
· Events
· Conferences
· Parent Meetings
Provide other accommodations as needed
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g
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Parent Information Resource Center (PIRC)
School will inform parents about the existence of the Maryland Parent Information Resource Center. Section 1118(g)
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Add information about the PIRC to:
· Newsletters
· Website
· Parent Handbooks/Parent Policy
· Information Board
· Back to School Night
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*All Title I requirements must be addressed in your parent policy plan. We have placed the reference number/letter on the template under the appropriate goal. You are welcome to designate activities to other areas if you find they address additional goals.
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