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TITLE I PARENT ENGAGEMENT MEETING

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September 17, 2024

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WHY IS PARENT INVOLVEMENT IMPORTANT?

Parent involvement makes a difference to school kids! Studies show that kids benefit from involved parents by getting better grades and even being absent less often.

Parent Involvement Matters!

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WHAT IS TITLE I, PART A?

  • Title I, Part A Federal Funds - Parent and Family Engagement
  • Documentation required by the ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act)

Information in WWES Handbook

  • Right to Know (Pg. 28)
  • School Parent and Family Engagement Policy (Pg. 29-34)
  • School- Parent Compact (Pg. 35-37)
  • Signature Sheet (Pg. 40)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY

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  • Rooms
  • Infinite Campus Parent Portal
  • Webpage
  • FaceBook
  • Google Classroom

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Multiple ways for sharing information with parents

  • Marquee
  • Agendas
  • School Folders
  • Email
  • Phone Calls
  • Text

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY

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  • PTG Meetings
  • Parent Involvement Committee
  • Parent/Teacher conferences

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Multiple Parent Involvement Opportunities

  • Fundraising opportunities
  • Parent/Grandparent breakfasts/lunches

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MORE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY

  • School Parent Involvement Committee
  • Yearly Surveys via web or paper/pencil
  • Special Education Stakeholders meeting

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Parent Input

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MORE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PARENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY

  • Pamphlets in Report Cards
  • Resources from MTSS meetings
  • Book Room Resources
  • Parent Engagement Meetings

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Building Parent Capacity

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TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT FUNDS ARE USED TO PURCHASE:

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  • Rooms
  • Communication Folders
  • Student Handbooks
  • Student Agendas
  • Welcome Back Postcards
  • Communication Supplies
  • Resources for Parents for Home Use
  • Materials for Parent Resource Room
  • Parent Meeting Supplies

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QUESTIONS?

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WWES - 706-678-7218

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Amy Harkins

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harkinsa@wilkes.k12.ga.us

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THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!