Belleview Elementary School

TITLE I , PART A INFORMATION

TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PARTICIPATION

Our school operates a school wide Title I, Part A program, which is the largest federally funded grant program for grades K-12. It is designed to provide all children that attend low-income school’s significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Title I funds can be used:

· to hire highly qualified teachers and/or para-professionals,

· to provide additional learning time through before/after school and/or summer programs,

· to purchase extra resources such as equipment, computers, and supplemental learning materials,

· to provide additional training for our school’s staff, and

· to implement innovative family engagement opportunities.

You will be invited to attend our Annual Parent Informational Meeting that will explain the how this program is used to support the needs of your child and the school goals. You will also receive information about the rights you have as a parent of a child attending a Title I school. We look forward to sharing this information other exciting news at this meeting!

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Our school is committed to ensuring that regular two-way, meaningful communication is established between all family members and school staff. When families engage with schools to support their student’s learning, several positive effects can take place:

1. Students learn to read faster

2. Students typically score higher on tests.

3. Students attend school on a more regular basis.

4. Students experience less disciplinary occurrences.

5. Students are more likely to graduate.

Opportunities for Parent Engagement include, but are not limited to: participation in developing our Parent and Family Engagement Plan, attending grade level and/or subject area specific meetings, monthly SAC meetings, Annual Title I Parent meeting, Parent Information Nights, responding to phone calls from school, participating in the annual Parent Survey, reading and following our Student/Parent Handbook, reviewing newsletters, quarterly Report Cards and Progress Reports, referencing student agenda books, and committing to engaging in activities that can be done with their child at home.

You will be receiving a copy of our school’s Title I Parent Engagement and Family Plan. The District’s Parent Engagement and Family Plan is available in the front office or at www.marion.k12.fl.us under “Curriculum and Instruction”, then, “Grants and Federal

Programs”. Condensed versions of both plans will be made available for your review and to provide any input.

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHERS “CERTIFICATION”

Schools are required to provide timely notice to each individual parent that their child has been assigned to or taught for FOUR or more consecutive weeks by a teacher or substitute who is not state certified. You will be provided this notification if this applies to your child at any point throughout the school year.

“RIGHT TO KNOW NOTIFICATION”

As a parent, you have the right to know the professional qualifications for the classroom teacher and/or paraprofessional who instructs your child. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows you to ask to receive information about certification(s)/credential(s) and can you request this information at any time. Requests can be made by either contacting our front office and/or completing the online form. This form will also be sent home with your child.

NOTIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S AND THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The most recent version of our School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available for review at any time in front office. Your input on these documents are welcomed at all times. Additionally, both the School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available in the front office for parents to review.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

People from several groups are welcome to join our S.A.C. committee, including parents, students, community members, business partners, and school staff. SAC members must be elected by their peers. The SAC reviews issues of a school wide nature, prepares the annual needs assessment, evaluates data, help to create and review the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Plan for both the school and district, the district and Title I budgets, and the annual School Improvement Plan. Your input matters and we encourage you to join our S.A.C. committee by notifying the front office prior to September 1st. S.A.C. meeting minutes and other related information are available to review via our school’s website.

PARENT OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST MEETINGS

Parent-Teacher Conferences may be scheduled when the need arises at the request of either the parent or the teacher. Parents may schedule a conference by writing a note or e-mail to the teacher, or calling the front office before or after school to set up a time with your child’s teacher. By scheduling a conference, the teacher is able to prepare

individual reports, papers, etc., regarding your child to improve the sharing of information during the conference. During planned instructional time, teachers are working hard on supporting students master state standards and are not allowed to conference with parents during planned instructional time. We encourage all parents to set up and attend at least one conference per quarter.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

Each Title I school must collaborate with parents to develop an agreement that clearly outlines the responsibilities and commitment that the parents, entire school staff, and student will share. This document is known as the School-Parent Compact and assists with building and developing a partnership to help students achieve the State’s high academic standards.

The School-Parent Compact is a living document, signed by the school, staff, and parent, that will be used throughout the year as parents and school staff communicate about the progress and growth of your child.

Please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet received a School-Parent Compact. If you would like to provide suggestions or input about the compact, please contact the school.

TITLE I PARENT RESOURCES

The Marion County School District invite all parents and families to visit the Title I Parent Resource Center located at 306 NW 7th Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you have questions about available materials, please call 352- 671-4171

The Parent Resource Center on Wheels travels to each Title I school in the district and various community events throughout the school year. Resources can be checked out from the van as well! Watch for upcoming notifications alerting you when the van will be at our school.

State Level Parent Resources

The mission of the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach (BFCO) is to empower families and communities with resources and information needed to promote a high quality education for their children. The Bureau reaches out to serve Florida's diverse families and communities in a number of ways including dropout and bullying prevention; family engagement; volunteer and community involvement; faith- and community-based initiatives;

mentoring/student assistance and school and instructional enhancement state grants; and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal afterschool grant.

For general information related to Family and Community Outreach, please call: 888-665-5055 or visit the website below: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement.stml

For questions related to Parents as Teachers (PAT) or home visiting, please contact the National PAT Center directly:

Parents as Teachers, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone (314) 432-4330; FAX: (314) 432-8963 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm http://www.parentsasteachers.org/contact

For questions related to parent engagement or family engagement in education in a given school, please check at the school with your child’s teacher or assistant principal.

Parent Engagement is one of the most important factors in raising student achievement! Engage with them and the school every day!

TITLE I , PART A INFORMATION

TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PARTICIPATION

Our school operates a school wide Title I, Part A program, which is the largest federally funded grant program for grades K-12. It is designed to provide all children that attend low-income school’s significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Title I funds can be used:

· to hire highly qualified teachers and/or para-professionals,

· to provide additional learning time through before/after school and/or summer programs,

· to purchase extra resources such as equipment, computers, and supplemental learning materials,

· to provide additional training for our school’s staff, and

· to implement innovative family engagement opportunities.

You will be invited to attend our Annual Parent Informational Meeting that will explain the how this program is used to support the needs of your child and the school goals. You will also receive information about the rights you have as a parent of a child attending a Title I school. We look forward to sharing this information other exciting news at this meeting!

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Our school is committed to ensuring that regular two-way, meaningful communication is established between all family members and school staff. When families engage with schools to support their student’s learning, several positive effects can take place:

1. Students learn to read faster

2. Students typically score higher on tests.

3. Students attend school on a more regular basis.

4. Students experience less disciplinary occurrences.

5. Students are more likely to graduate.

Opportunities for Parent Engagement include, but are not limited to: participation in developing our Parent and Family Engagement Plan, attending grade level and/or subject area specific meetings, monthly SAC meetings, Annual Title I Parent meeting, Parent Information Nights, responding to phone calls from school, participating in the annual Parent Survey, reading and following our Student/Parent Handbook, reviewing newsletters, quarterly Report Cards and Progress Reports, referencing student agenda books, and committing to engaging in activities that can be done with their child at home.

You will be receiving a copy of our school’s Title I Parent Engagement and Family Plan. The District’s Parent Engagement and Family Plan is available in the front office or at www.marion.k12.fl.us under “Curriculum and Instruction”, then, “Grants and Federal

Programs”. Condensed versions of both plans will be made available for your review and to provide any input.

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHERS “CERTIFICATION”

Schools are required to provide timely notice to each individual parent that their child has been assigned to or taught for FOUR or more consecutive weeks by a teacher or substitute who is not state certified. You will be provided this notification if this applies to your child at any point throughout the school year.

“RIGHT TO KNOW NOTIFICATION”

As a parent, you have the right to know the professional qualifications for the classroom teacher and/or paraprofessional who instructs your child. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows you to ask to receive information about certification(s)/credential(s) and can you request this information at any time. Requests can be made by either contacting our front office and/or completing the online form. This form will also be sent home with your child.

NOTIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S AND THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The most recent version of our School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available for review at any time in front office. Your input on these documents are welcomed at all times. Additionally, both the School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available in the front office for parents to review.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

People from several groups are welcome to join our S.A.C. committee, including parents, students, community members, business partners, and school staff. SAC members must be elected by their peers. The SAC reviews issues of a school wide nature, prepares the annual needs assessment, evaluates data, help to create and review the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Plan for both the school and district, the district and Title I budgets, and the annual School Improvement Plan. Your input matters and we encourage you to join our S.A.C. committee by notifying the front office prior to September 1st. S.A.C. meeting minutes and other related information are available to review via our school’s website.

PARENT OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST MEETINGS

Parent-Teacher Conferences may be scheduled when the need arises at the request of either the parent or the teacher. Parents may schedule a conference by writing a note or e-mail to the teacher, or calling the front office before or after school to set up a time with your child’s teacher. By scheduling a conference, the teacher is able to prepare

individual reports, papers, etc., regarding your child to improve the sharing of information during the conference. During planned instructional time, teachers are working hard on supporting students master state standards and are not allowed to conference with parents during planned instructional time. We encourage all parents to set up and attend at least one conference per quarter.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

Each Title I school must collaborate with parents to develop an agreement that clearly outlines the responsibilities and commitment that the parents, entire school staff, and student will share. This document is known as the School-Parent Compact and assists with building and developing a partnership to help students achieve the State’s high academic standards.

The School-Parent Compact is a living document, signed by the school, staff, and parent, that will be used throughout the year as parents and school staff communicate about the progress and growth of your child.

Please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet received a School-Parent Compact. If you would like to provide suggestions or input about the compact, please contact the school.

TITLE I PARENT RESOURCES

The Marion County School District invite all parents and families to visit the Title I Parent Resource Center located at 306 NW 7th Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you have questions about available materials, please call 352- 671-4171

The Parent Resource Center on Wheels travels to each Title I school in the district and various community events throughout the school year. Resources can be checked out from the van as well! Watch for upcoming notifications alerting you when the van will be at our school.

State Level Parent Resources

The mission of the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach (BFCO) is to empower families and communities with resources and information needed to promote a high quality education for their children. The Bureau reaches out to serve Florida's diverse families and communities in a number of ways including dropout and bullying prevention; family engagement; volunteer and community involvement; faith- and community-based initiatives;

mentoring/student assistance and school and instructional enhancement state grants; and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal afterschool grant.

For general information related to Family and Community Outreach, please call: 888-665-5055 or visit the website below: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement.stml

For questions related to Parents as Teachers (PAT) or home visiting, please contact the National PAT Center directly:

Parents as Teachers, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone (314) 432-4330; FAX: (314) 432-8963 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm http://www.parentsasteachers.org/contact

For questions related to parent engagement or family engagement in education in a given school, please check at the school with your child’s teacher or assistant principal.

Parent Engagement is one of the most important factors in raising student achievement! Engage with them and the school every day!

TITLE I , PART A INFORMATION

TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PARTICIPATION

Our school operates a school wide Title I, Part A program, which is the largest federally funded grant program for grades K-12. It is designed to provide all children that attend low-income school’s significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Title I funds can be used:

· to hire highly qualified teachers and/or para-professionals,

· to provide additional learning time through before/after school and/or summer programs,

· to purchase extra resources such as equipment, computers, and supplemental learning materials,

· to provide additional training for our school’s staff, and

· to implement innovative family engagement opportunities.

You will be invited to attend our Annual Parent Informational Meeting that will explain the how this program is used to support the needs of your child and the school goals. You will also receive information about the rights you have as a parent of a child attending a Title I school. We look forward to sharing this information other exciting news at this meeting!

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Our school is committed to ensuring that regular two-way, meaningful communication is established between all family members and school staff. When families engage with schools to support their student’s learning, several positive effects can take place:

1. Students learn to read faster

2. Students typically score higher on tests.

3. Students attend school on a more regular basis.

4. Students experience less disciplinary occurrences.

5. Students are more likely to graduate.

Opportunities for Parent Engagement include, but are not limited to: participation in developing our Parent and Family Engagement Plan, attending grade level and/or subject area specific meetings, monthly SAC meetings, Annual Title I Parent meeting, Parent Information Nights, responding to phone calls from school, participating in the annual Parent Survey, reading and following our Student/Parent Handbook, reviewing newsletters, quarterly Report Cards and Progress Reports, referencing student agenda books, and committing to engaging in activities that can be done with their child at home.

You will be receiving a copy of our school’s Title I Parent Engagement and Family Plan. The District’s Parent Engagement and Family Plan is available in the front office or at www.marion.k12.fl.us under “Curriculum and Instruction”, then, “Grants and Federal

Programs”. Condensed versions of both plans will be made available for your review and to provide any input.

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHERS “CERTIFICATION”

Schools are required to provide timely notice to each individual parent that their child has been assigned to or taught for FOUR or more consecutive weeks by a teacher or substitute who is not state certified. You will be provided this notification if this applies to your child at any point throughout the school year.

“RIGHT TO KNOW NOTIFICATION”

As a parent, you have the right to know the professional qualifications for the classroom teacher and/or paraprofessional who instructs your child. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows you to ask to receive information about certification(s)/credential(s) and can you request this information at any time. Requests can be made by either contacting our front office and/or completing the online form. This form will also be sent home with your child.

NOTIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S AND THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The most recent version of our School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available for review at any time in front office. Your input on these documents are welcomed at all times. Additionally, both the School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available in the front office for parents to review.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

People from several groups are welcome to join our S.A.C. committee, including parents, students, community members, business partners, and school staff. SAC members must be elected by their peers. The SAC reviews issues of a school wide nature, prepares the annual needs assessment, evaluates data, help to create and review the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Plan for both the school and district, the district and Title I budgets, and the annual School Improvement Plan. Your input matters and we encourage you to join our S.A.C. committee by notifying the front office prior to September 1st. S.A.C. meeting minutes and other related information are available to review via our school’s website.

PARENT OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST MEETINGS

Parent-Teacher Conferences may be scheduled when the need arises at the request of either the parent or the teacher. Parents may schedule a conference by writing a note or e-mail to the teacher, or calling the front office before or after school to set up a time with your child’s teacher. By scheduling a conference, the teacher is able to prepare

individual reports, papers, etc., regarding your child to improve the sharing of information during the conference. During planned instructional time, teachers are working hard on supporting students master state standards and are not allowed to conference with parents during planned instructional time. We encourage all parents to set up and attend at least one conference per quarter.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

Each Title I school must collaborate with parents to develop an agreement that clearly outlines the responsibilities and commitment that the parents, entire school staff, and student will share. This document is known as the School-Parent Compact and assists with building and developing a partnership to help students achieve the State’s high academic standards.

The School-Parent Compact is a living document, signed by the school, staff, and parent, that will be used throughout the year as parents and school staff communicate about the progress and growth of your child.

Please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet received a School-Parent Compact. If you would like to provide suggestions or input about the compact, please contact the school.

TITLE I PARENT RESOURCES

The Marion County School District invite all parents and families to visit the Title I Parent Resource Center located at 306 NW 7th Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you have questions about available materials, please call 352- 671-4171

The Parent Resource Center on Wheels travels to each Title I school in the district and various community events throughout the school year. Resources can be checked out from the van as well! Watch for upcoming notifications alerting you when the van will be at our school.

State Level Parent Resources

The mission of the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach (BFCO) is to empower families and communities with resources and information needed to promote a high quality education for their children. The Bureau reaches out to serve Florida's diverse families and communities in a number of ways including dropout and bullying prevention; family engagement; volunteer and community involvement; faith- and community-based initiatives;

mentoring/student assistance and school and instructional enhancement state grants; and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal afterschool grant.

For general information related to Family and Community Outreach, please call: 888-665-5055 or visit the website below: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement.stml

For questions related to Parents as Teachers (PAT) or home visiting, please contact the National PAT Center directly:

Parents as Teachers, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone (314) 432-4330; FAX: (314) 432-8963 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm http://www.parentsasteachers.org/contact

For questions related to parent engagement or family engagement in education in a given school, please check at the school with your child’s teacher or assistant principal.

Parent Engagement is one of the most important factors in raising student achievement! Engage with them and the school every day!

TITLE I , PART A INFORMATION

TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PARTICIPATION

Our school operates a school wide Title I, Part A program, which is the largest federally funded grant program for grades K-12. It is designed to provide all children that attend low-income school’s significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Title I funds can be used:

· to hire highly qualified teachers and/or para-professionals,

· to provide additional learning time through before/after school and/or summer programs,

· to purchase extra resources such as equipment, computers, and supplemental learning materials,

· to provide additional training for our school’s staff, and

· to implement innovative family engagement opportunities.

You will be invited to attend our Annual Parent Informational Meeting that will explain the how this program is used to support the needs of your child and the school goals. You will also receive information about the rights you have as a parent of a child attending a Title I school. We look forward to sharing this information other exciting news at this meeting!

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Our school is committed to ensuring that regular two-way, meaningful communication is established between all family members and school staff. When families engage with schools to support their student’s learning, several positive effects can take place:

1. Students learn to read faster

2. Students typically score higher on tests.

3. Students attend school on a more regular basis.

4. Students experience less disciplinary occurrences.

5. Students are more likely to graduate.

Opportunities for Parent Engagement include, but are not limited to: participation in developing our Parent and Family Engagement Plan, attending grade level and/or subject area specific meetings, monthly SAC meetings, Annual Title I Parent meeting, Parent Information Nights, responding to phone calls from school, participating in the annual Parent Survey, reading and following our Student/Parent Handbook, reviewing newsletters, quarterly Report Cards and Progress Reports, referencing student agenda books, and committing to engaging in activities that can be done with their child at home.

You will be receiving a copy of our school’s Title I Parent Engagement and Family Plan. The District’s Parent Engagement and Family Plan is available in the front office or at www.marion.k12.fl.us under “Curriculum and Instruction”, then, “Grants and Federal

Programs”. Condensed versions of both plans will be made available for your review and to provide any input.

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHERS “CERTIFICATION”

Schools are required to provide timely notice to each individual parent that their child has been assigned to or taught for FOUR or more consecutive weeks by a teacher or substitute who is not state certified. You will be provided this notification if this applies to your child at any point throughout the school year.

“RIGHT TO KNOW NOTIFICATION”

As a parent, you have the right to know the professional qualifications for the classroom teacher and/or paraprofessional who instructs your child. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows you to ask to receive information about certification(s)/credential(s) and can you request this information at any time. Requests can be made by either contacting our front office and/or completing the online form. This form will also be sent home with your child.

NOTIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S AND THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The most recent version of our School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available for review at any time in front office. Your input on these documents are welcomed at all times. Additionally, both the School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available in the front office for parents to review.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

People from several groups are welcome to join our S.A.C. committee, including parents, students, community members, business partners, and school staff. SAC members must be elected by their peers. The SAC reviews issues of a school wide nature, prepares the annual needs assessment, evaluates data, help to create and review the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Plan for both the school and district, the district and Title I budgets, and the annual School Improvement Plan. Your input matters and we encourage you to join our S.A.C. committee by notifying the front office prior to September 1st. S.A.C. meeting minutes and other related information are available to review via our school’s website.

PARENT OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST MEETINGS

Parent-Teacher Conferences may be scheduled when the need arises at the request of either the parent or the teacher. Parents may schedule a conference by writing a note or e-mail to the teacher, or calling the front office before or after school to set up a time with your child’s teacher. By scheduling a conference, the teacher is able to prepare

individual reports, papers, etc., regarding your child to improve the sharing of information during the conference. During planned instructional time, teachers are working hard on supporting students master state standards and are not allowed to conference with parents during planned instructional time. We encourage all parents to set up and attend at least one conference per quarter.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

Each Title I school must collaborate with parents to develop an agreement that clearly outlines the responsibilities and commitment that the parents, entire school staff, and student will share. This document is known as the School-Parent Compact and assists with building and developing a partnership to help students achieve the State’s high academic standards.

The School-Parent Compact is a living document, signed by the school, staff, and parent, that will be used throughout the year as parents and school staff communicate about the progress and growth of your child.

Please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet received a School-Parent Compact. If you would like to provide suggestions or input about the compact, please contact the school.

TITLE I PARENT RESOURCES

The Marion County School District invite all parents and families to visit the Title I Parent Resource Center located at 306 NW 7th Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you have questions about available materials, please call 352- 671-4171

The Parent Resource Center on Wheels travels to each Title I school in the district and various community events throughout the school year. Resources can be checked out from the van as well! Watch for upcoming notifications alerting you when the van will be at our school.

State Level Parent Resources

The mission of the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach (BFCO) is to empower families and communities with resources and information needed to promote a high quality education for their children. The Bureau reaches out to serve Florida's diverse families and communities in a number of ways including dropout and bullying prevention; family engagement; volunteer and community involvement; faith- and community-based initiatives;

mentoring/student assistance and school and instructional enhancement state grants; and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal afterschool grant.

For general information related to Family and Community Outreach, please call: 888-665-5055 or visit the website below: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement.stml

For questions related to Parents as Teachers (PAT) or home visiting, please contact the National PAT Center directly:

Parents as Teachers, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone (314) 432-4330; FAX: (314) 432-8963 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm http://www.parentsasteachers.org/contact

For questions related to parent engagement or family engagement in education in a given school, please check at the school with your child’s teacher or assistant principal.

Parent Engagement is one of the most important factors in raising student achievement! Engage with them and the school every day!

TITLE I , PART A INFORMATION

TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PARTICIPATION

Our school operates a school wide Title I, Part A program, which is the largest federally funded grant program for grades K-12. It is designed to provide all children that attend low-income school’s significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Title I funds can be used:

· to hire highly qualified teachers and/or para-professionals,

· to provide additional learning time through before/after school and/or summer programs,

· to purchase extra resources such as equipment, computers, and supplemental learning materials,

· to provide additional training for our school’s staff, and

· to implement innovative family engagement opportunities.

You will be invited to attend our Annual Parent Informational Meeting that will explain the how this program is used to support the needs of your child and the school goals. You will also receive information about the rights you have as a parent of a child attending a Title I school. We look forward to sharing this information other exciting news at this meeting!

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Our school is committed to ensuring that regular two-way, meaningful communication is established between all family members and school staff. When families engage with schools to support their student’s learning, several positive effects can take place:

1. Students learn to read faster

2. Students typically score higher on tests.

3. Students attend school on a more regular basis.

4. Students experience less disciplinary occurrences.

5. Students are more likely to graduate.

Opportunities for Parent Engagement include, but are not limited to: participation in developing our Parent and Family Engagement Plan, attending grade level and/or subject area specific meetings, monthly SAC meetings, Annual Title I Parent meeting, Parent Information Nights, responding to phone calls from school, participating in the annual Parent Survey, reading and following our Student/Parent Handbook, reviewing newsletters, quarterly Report Cards and Progress Reports, referencing student agenda books, and committing to engaging in activities that can be done with their child at home.

You will be receiving a copy of our school’s Title I Parent Engagement and Family Plan. The District’s Parent Engagement and Family Plan is available in the front office or at www.marion.k12.fl.us under “Curriculum and Instruction”, then, “Grants and Federal

Programs”. Condensed versions of both plans will be made available for your review and to provide any input.

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHERS “CERTIFICATION”

Schools are required to provide timely notice to each individual parent that their child has been assigned to or taught for FOUR or more consecutive weeks by a teacher or substitute who is not state certified. You will be provided this notification if this applies to your child at any point throughout the school year.

“RIGHT TO KNOW NOTIFICATION”

As a parent, you have the right to know the professional qualifications for the classroom teacher and/or paraprofessional who instructs your child. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows you to ask to receive information about certification(s)/credential(s) and can you request this information at any time. Requests can be made by either contacting our front office and/or completing the online form. This form will also be sent home with your child.

NOTIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S AND THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The most recent version of our School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available for review at any time in front office. Your input on these documents are welcomed at all times. Additionally, both the School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available in the front office for parents to review.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

People from several groups are welcome to join our S.A.C. committee, including parents, students, community members, business partners, and school staff. SAC members must be elected by their peers. The SAC reviews issues of a school wide nature, prepares the annual needs assessment, evaluates data, help to create and review the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Plan for both the school and district, the district and Title I budgets, and the annual School Improvement Plan. Your input matters and we encourage you to join our S.A.C. committee by notifying the front office prior to September 1st. S.A.C. meeting minutes and other related information are available to review via our school’s website.

PARENT OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST MEETINGS

Parent-Teacher Conferences may be scheduled when the need arises at the request of either the parent or the teacher. Parents may schedule a conference by writing a note or e-mail to the teacher, or calling the front office before or after school to set up a time with your child’s teacher. By scheduling a conference, the teacher is able to prepare

individual reports, papers, etc., regarding your child to improve the sharing of information during the conference. During planned instructional time, teachers are working hard on supporting students master state standards and are not allowed to conference with parents during planned instructional time. We encourage all parents to set up and attend at least one conference per quarter.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

Each Title I school must collaborate with parents to develop an agreement that clearly outlines the responsibilities and commitment that the parents, entire school staff, and student will share. This document is known as the School-Parent Compact and assists with building and developing a partnership to help students achieve the State’s high academic standards.

The School-Parent Compact is a living document, signed by the school, staff, and parent, that will be used throughout the year as parents and school staff communicate about the progress and growth of your child.

Please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet received a School-Parent Compact. If you would like to provide suggestions or input about the compact, please contact the school.

TITLE I PARENT RESOURCES

The Marion County School District invite all parents and families to visit the Title I Parent Resource Center located at 306 NW 7th Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you have questions about available materials, please call 352- 671-4171

The Parent Resource Center on Wheels travels to each Title I school in the district and various community events throughout the school year. Resources can be checked out from the van as well! Watch for upcoming notifications alerting you when the van will be at our school.

State Level Parent Resources

The mission of the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach (BFCO) is to empower families and communities with resources and information needed to promote a high quality education for their children. The Bureau reaches out to serve Florida's diverse families and communities in a number of ways including dropout and bullying prevention; family engagement; volunteer and community involvement; faith- and community-based initiatives;

mentoring/student assistance and school and instructional enhancement state grants; and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal afterschool grant.

For general information related to Family and Community Outreach, please call: 888-665-5055 or visit the website below: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement.stml

For questions related to Parents as Teachers (PAT) or home visiting, please contact the National PAT Center directly:

Parents as Teachers, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone (314) 432-4330; FAX: (314) 432-8963 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm http://www.parentsasteachers.org/contact

For questions related to parent engagement or family engagement in education in a given school, please check at the school with your child’s teacher or assistant principal.

Parent Engagement is one of the most important factors in raising student achievement! Engage with them and the school every day!

TITLE I , PART A INFORMATION

TITLE I SCHOOLWIDE PARTICIPATION

Our school operates a school wide Title I, Part A program, which is the largest federally funded grant program for grades K-12. It is designed to provide all children that attend low-income school’s significant opportunities to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. Title I funds can be used:

· to hire highly qualified teachers and/or para-professionals,

· to provide additional learning time through before/after school and/or summer programs,

· to purchase extra resources such as equipment, computers, and supplemental learning materials,

· to provide additional training for our school’s staff, and

· to implement innovative family engagement opportunities.

You will be invited to attend our Annual Parent Informational Meeting that will explain the how this program is used to support the needs of your child and the school goals. You will also receive information about the rights you have as a parent of a child attending a Title I school. We look forward to sharing this information other exciting news at this meeting!

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

Our school is committed to ensuring that regular two-way, meaningful communication is established between all family members and school staff. When families engage with schools to support their student’s learning, several positive effects can take place:

1. Students learn to read faster

2. Students typically score higher on tests.

3. Students attend school on a more regular basis.

4. Students experience less disciplinary occurrences.

5. Students are more likely to graduate.

Opportunities for Parent Engagement include, but are not limited to: participation in developing our Parent and Family Engagement Plan, attending grade level and/or subject area specific meetings, monthly SAC meetings, Annual Title I Parent meeting, Parent Information Nights, responding to phone calls from school, participating in the annual Parent Survey, reading and following our Student/Parent Handbook, reviewing newsletters, quarterly Report Cards and Progress Reports, referencing student agenda books, and committing to engaging in activities that can be done with their child at home.

You will be receiving a copy of our school’s Title I Parent Engagement and Family Plan. The District’s Parent Engagement and Family Plan is available in the front office or at www.marion.k12.fl.us under “Curriculum and Instruction”, then, “Grants and Federal

Programs”. Condensed versions of both plans will be made available for your review and to provide any input.

NOTIFICATION OF TEACHERS “CERTIFICATION”

Schools are required to provide timely notice to each individual parent that their child has been assigned to or taught for FOUR or more consecutive weeks by a teacher or substitute who is not state certified. You will be provided this notification if this applies to your child at any point throughout the school year.

“RIGHT TO KNOW NOTIFICATION”

As a parent, you have the right to know the professional qualifications for the classroom teacher and/or paraprofessional who instructs your child. The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) allows you to ask to receive information about certification(s)/credential(s) and can you request this information at any time. Requests can be made by either contacting our front office and/or completing the online form. This form will also be sent home with your child.

NOTIFICATION OF THE SCHOOL’S AND THE DISTRICT’S STRATEGIC PLAN

The most recent version of our School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available for review at any time in front office. Your input on these documents are welcomed at all times. Additionally, both the School Improvement Plan and the District’s Strategic Plan are available in the front office for parents to review.

SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC)

People from several groups are welcome to join our S.A.C. committee, including parents, students, community members, business partners, and school staff. SAC members must be elected by their peers. The SAC reviews issues of a school wide nature, prepares the annual needs assessment, evaluates data, help to create and review the effectiveness of the School-Parent Compact, Parent and Family Engagement Plan for both the school and district, the district and Title I budgets, and the annual School Improvement Plan. Your input matters and we encourage you to join our S.A.C. committee by notifying the front office prior to September 1st. S.A.C. meeting minutes and other related information are available to review via our school’s website.

PARENT OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST MEETINGS

Parent-Teacher Conferences may be scheduled when the need arises at the request of either the parent or the teacher. Parents may schedule a conference by writing a note or e-mail to the teacher, or calling the front office before or after school to set up a time with your child’s teacher. By scheduling a conference, the teacher is able to prepare

individual reports, papers, etc., regarding your child to improve the sharing of information during the conference. During planned instructional time, teachers are working hard on supporting students master state standards and are not allowed to conference with parents during planned instructional time. We encourage all parents to set up and attend at least one conference per quarter.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

Each Title I school must collaborate with parents to develop an agreement that clearly outlines the responsibilities and commitment that the parents, entire school staff, and student will share. This document is known as the School-Parent Compact and assists with building and developing a partnership to help students achieve the State’s high academic standards.

The School-Parent Compact is a living document, signed by the school, staff, and parent, that will be used throughout the year as parents and school staff communicate about the progress and growth of your child.

Please see your child’s teacher if you have not yet received a School-Parent Compact. If you would like to provide suggestions or input about the compact, please contact the school.

TITLE I PARENT RESOURCES

The Marion County School District invite all parents and families to visit the Title I Parent Resource Center located at 306 NW 7th Avenue. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you have questions about available materials, please call 352- 671-4171

The Parent Resource Center on Wheels travels to each Title I school in the district and various community events throughout the school year. Resources can be checked out from the van as well! Watch for upcoming notifications alerting you when the van will be at our school.

State Level Parent Resources

The mission of the Bureau of Family and Community Outreach (BFCO) is to empower families and communities with resources and information needed to promote a high quality education for their children. The Bureau reaches out to serve Florida's diverse families and communities in a number of ways including dropout and bullying prevention; family engagement; volunteer and community involvement; faith- and community-based initiatives;

mentoring/student assistance and school and instructional enhancement state grants; and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers federal afterschool grant.

For general information related to Family and Community Outreach, please call: 888-665-5055 or visit the website below: http://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement.stml

For questions related to Parents as Teachers (PAT) or home visiting, please contact the National PAT Center directly:

Parents as Teachers, 2228 Ball Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146

Phone (314) 432-4330; FAX: (314) 432-8963 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm http://www.parentsasteachers.org/contact

For questions related to parent engagement or family engagement in education in a given school, please check at the school with your child’s teacher or assistant principal.

Parent Engagement is one of the most important factors in raising student achievement! Engage with them and the school every day!