Suggestions for Developing School Level Involvement Policies

Parents will:

  1. Have the opportunity to attend monthly, bi-monthly, or quarterly workshops that will focus on academics, social development, conflict resolution, and time management skills.
  2. Have the opportunity to attend a presentation on assessment data at the October/November PTA meeting at our school.
  3. Have the opportunity to participate on the School Leadership Council and School Safety Team.
  4. Receive quarterly progress reports and communication (telephone, e-mail, conferences, Twitter, and letters) from teachers regarding their child’s academic progress.
  5. Have the opportunity to visit their child’s classroom to observe academic performance with 24-hour notice to the school principal.
  6. Have the opportunity to develop academic intervention plans for their child through participation in the Intervention and Referral Services Committee (I &RS).
  7. Have the opportunity to receive the Parental Involvement Policy in their spoken language.
  8. Have the opportunity to receive training regarding the use of the parent portal in order to gain access to the student information system to monitor the academic progress of their children.
  9. Receive notification of any updates to the Parental Involvement Policy in a timely manner to meet the changing needs of the students, parents, and the school.
  10. Have the opportunity to attend school meetings and events, which will be held at varied times to encourage participation.  Notification will occur through school memos, postings on the school website, the automated phone system, monthly school calendar, and Twitter.
  11. Be encouraged to attend school wide events including conferences, assemblies, concerts, PTA meetings, and Bring Your Parent to School Day.
  12. Be encouraged to work collaboratively with school personnel as partners to advocate for their children’s education.
  13. Have the opportunity to serve as parent volunteers.
  14. Have the opportunity to meet with the Superintendent of Schools at the Superintendent’s quarterly forums.
  15. Have the opportunity to be a member the of School Planning Team regarding the development of programs using Title IA funds.

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