TITLE 1 SCHOOL LEVEL

Calavera Hills Elementary School has developed a written Title I Parental Involvement Policy based on the philosophy that families, students and school staff should work as partners to help each child reach his/her potential.  Administration meets regularly with parents through PTA meetings, ELAC meetings and School Site Council meetings as well as an annual Title I Informational meeting to inform parents and provide parents with information and supports to be active participants in their child(s) education.  Each year, a Title I Student/Teacher/Parent/Principal Compact will be shared, signed and discussed with all stakeholders. In addition, the Title I School policy will be shared with parents and posted on the school loop website. The policy describes the means for carrying out the following Title I parental involvement requirements [20 USC 6318 Section 1118(a)­(f) inclusive].

• Title 1, Part A Student-Parent Compact 2023-2024
• Title 1 School-Level Parent and Family Engagement Policy 

Involvement of Parents in the Title I Program

To involve parents in the Title I program at Calavera Hills Elementary School the following practices have been established:

• The school convenes an annual meeting to inform parents about Title I requirements and about the right of parents to be involved in the Title I program.

• Administration and staff plans and holds an annual Title I parent meeting.

• The school offers a flexible number of meetings for Title I parents, such as meetings in the morning or evening.

• The school provides parents with timely information about Title I programs via phone calls, letters, the school loop website and bilingual communication 

• The school provides Title I parents with an explanation of the curriculum used at the school, the assessments used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet during Back to School Night and during PTA, School Site Council, and ELAC meetings.

School­ Parent Compact

The compact, which has been jointly developed with parents, outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement. It describes specific ways the school and families will partner to help children achieve the State’s high academic standards. It addresses the following legally required items, as well as other items suggested by parents of Title I students.

• The school’s responsibility to provide high ­quality curriculum and instruction

• The ways parents will be responsible for supporting their children’s learning

• The importance of ongoing communication between parents and teachers through, at a minimum, annual parent­ teacher conferences; frequent reports on student progress; access to staff; opportunities for parents to volunteer and participate in their child’s class; and opportunities to observe classroom activities.
   

Building Capacity for Involvement

Calavera Hills Elementary School engages Title I parents in meaningful interactions with the school. It supports a partnership among staff, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement. To help reach these goals, the school has established the following practices.

• The school provides Title I parents with assistance in understanding the State’s academic content standards, assessments, and how to monitor and improve the achievement of their children during Back to School Night and through various parent/teacher meetings throughout the year.

• The school provides Title I parents with materials and training to help them work with their children to improve their children's achievement.

• All parents are invited to the Parent University workshops held in both English and Spanish each year to promote parent involvement and understanding for student success.

• With the assistance of Title I parents, the school educates staff members about the value of parent contributions, and in how to work with parents as equal partners.

• The school coordinates and integrates the Title I parental involvement program with other programs, and conducts other activities, such as parent resource centers, to encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children.

• The school distributes Information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities to Title I parents in a format and language that the parents understand.

• The school provides support for parental involvement activities requested by Title I parents.

Accessibility

Calavera Hills Elementary School provides opportunities for the participation of all Title I parents, including parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory students. Information and school reports are provided in a format and language that parents understand.