Parental Involvement

GRAND PARK EDUCATIONAL CENTER Title I, Part A Parental Involvement Plan

I, Jackie Simmons, do hereby certify that all facts, figures, and representations made in this application are true, correct, and consistent with the statement of assurances for these waivers. Furthermore, all applicable statutes, regulations, and procedures; administrative and programmatic requirements; and procedures for fiscal control and maintenance of records will be implemented to ensure proper accountability for the expenditure of funds on this project. All records necessary to substantiate these requirements will be available for review by appropriate state and federal staff. I further certify that all expenditures will be obligated on or after the effective date and prior to the termination date of the project. Disbursements will be reported only as appropriate to this project, and will not be used for matching funds on this or any special project, where prohibited.

Assurances

The school will be governed by the statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities, and procedures in accordance with the definition outlined in Section 9101(32), ESEA;
Involve the parents of children served in Title I, Part A in decisions about how Title I, Part A funds reserved for parental involvement are spent [Section 1118(b)(1) and (c)(3)];
Jointly develop/revise with parents the school parental involvement policy and distribute it to parents of participating children and make available the parental involvement plan to the local community [Section 1118 (b)(1)];
Involve parents, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of programs under this part, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parental involvement policy and the joint development of the schoolwide program plan under section 1114(b)(2) [Section 1118(c)(3)];
Use the findings of the parental involvement policy review to design strategies for more effective parental involvement, and to revise, if necessary, the school’s parental involvement policy [Section 1118(a)(E)];
Inform parents and parental organizations of the purpose and existence of the Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRC) in Florida, i.e., PIRC of Family Network on Disabilities in Florida (FND) and PIRC at University of South Florida (USF) [Section 1118(g)];
If the plan for Title I, Part A, developed under Section 1112, is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will submit parent comments with the plan when the school submits the plan to the local educational agency [Section 1118(b)(4)];
Provide to each parent an individual student report about the performance of their child on the state assessment in at least mathematics, language arts, and reading [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(i)];
Provide each parent timely notice when their child has been assigned or has been taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified within the meaning of the term in 34 CFR Section 200.56 [Section 1111(h)(6)(B)(ii)]; and
Provide each parent timely notice information regarding their right to request information on the professional qualifications of the student's classroom teachers and paraprofessionals [Section (h)(6)(A)].

Jackie Simmons, Jr. 10/4/2011

Signature of Principal or Designee

Date Signed

Mission Statement

Parental Involvement Mission Statement (Optional)

Response: To establish a strong connection between meaningful family involvement and successful student achievement in school and in life. We strive to build collaborative parent-school relationships to encourage networking, communication, and problem-solving. We foster understanding of the parenting skills and strategies that lead to the development of healthy, successful family relationships.

Involvement of Parents

Describe how the school will involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner, in the planning, review, and improvement of Title I programs including involvement in the decisions regarding how funds for parental involvement will be used [Sections1118(c)(3), 1114(b)(2), and 1118(a)(2)(B)].

Response: Administration will meet with the School Advisory Council (SAC) to discuss, plan, review Title 1 program monthly. Grand Park will also schedule meetings and generate parent participation in the development of the Parent Involvement Plan and various activities before approval. During the SAC meetings, when the PIP and SIP are developed, parents will have the opportunity to develop how funds will be appropriated. Parents will receive invites via flyers, phone calls home, Parent Link, and input will also be documented via SAC meeting notes. In addition, surveys were distributed during the previous school year and will be reviewed to determine last year's effectiveness. Transportation and child care will also be provided in order to encourage assistance with parent involvement activities. Once approved, the PIP will be placed on the school website and hard copies made available upon request at the front office.

Coordination and Integration

Describe how the school will coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities that teach parents how to help their children at home, to the extent feasible and appropriate, including but not limited to, other federal programs such as: Head Start, Early Reading First, Even Start, Home Instruction Programs for Preschool Youngsters, the Parents as Teachers Program, public preschool, Title I, Part C, Title II, Title III, Title IV, and Title VI [Section 1118(e)(4)].

count	Program	Coordination
1	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act	Supplemental instructional support provided by Title I will be discussed with parents during the development of the students IEP
2	Title 1	Professional Development will be provided to all faculty and staff based on current data and student needs. Faculty will be trained on parent involvement strategies, building relationships, and effective strategies for communicating with parents.

Annual Parent Meeting

Describe the specific steps the school will take to conduct an annual meeting designed to inform parents of participating children about the school’s Title I program, the nature of the Title I program (schoolwide or targeted assistance), Adequately Yearly Progress, school choice, supplemental educational services, and the rights of parents. Include timeline, persons responsible, and evidence the school will use to demonstrate the effectiveness of the activity [Section 1118(c)(1)].

count	Activity/Tasks	Person Responsible	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Develop Agenda, handouts, and/or presentation materials	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	08/26/11	Meeting to review effectiveness and depth and surveys
2	Develop and disseminate invitations	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	08/26/11	Follow-up with administration team & number of attendees
3	Advertise/publicize event	Reading Coach - LaKenya Branch	08/26/11	Surveys and number of attendees
4	Develop sign-in sheets	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	09/07/11	Monthly verifications of documentation
5	Maintain documentation	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	09/08/11	Conduct monthly verifications of documentation

Flexible Parent Meetings

Describe how the school will offer a flexible number of meetings, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide with Title I funds, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services related to parental involvement [Section 1118(c)(2)].

Response: Grand Park will offer flexible conference scheduling. There will be Parent Conference Days, which will take place throughout the school day and Parent Conference Nights, which will take place in the evening from 6:00-7:30; so that parents may participate in various meetings. As well, a variety of workshops such as career days and college fairs will take place during different times throughout the day to account for work schedules between the hours of 9:00 am-1:45 pm. When needed, child care and transportation in the form of bus passes will be provided.

Building Capacity

Describe how the school will implement activities that will build the capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement [Section 1118(e)]. Describe the actions the school will take to provide materials and training to help parents work with their child to improve their child’s academic achievement [Section 1118(e)(2)].Include information on how the school will provide other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under Section 1118 as parents may request [Section 1118(e)(14)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Person Responsible	Correlation to Student Achievement	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Annual Meeting (face-to-face meeting)	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	Parents will be provided information about the Title 1 program and upcoming events	September	Sign-In Logs
2	Assessments (Individual Conferences & Face to Face)	Teacher/Guidance Counselor	Teachers/Guidance Counselors will communicate via phone call, progress report, in person, etc. to 90% of their student’s parents to discuss student test results, teacher expectations, and student goals	August through June	Communication Logs, Weekly Point Sheets, & Compacts
3	Reading (Hard copy dissemination of material)	Reading Coach - LaKenya Branch	Parents will receive literature and relevant data which will include grade level, proficiency, strategies that parents can use at home	October	Sign-In logs which includes materials received & parent surveys
4	Math (Web based dissemination of material)	Reading Coach - LaKenya Branch	Parents will receive information on relevant math data and resources which will include grade level, skill levels, and strategies parents can use at home to improve students’ math ability	December	FCAT Data & periodic review to assure that websites are updated regularly
5	Science (Web based dissemination of material)	Reading Coach - LaKenya Branch	Parents will receive information on science performance data and resources which will include grade level, skill levels, and strategies parents can use at home to improve students’ science competence	December	FCAT Data & periodic review to assure that websites are updated regularly
6	Sunshine State Standards/Next Generation Standards(Hard copy dissemination of material)	Guidance Counselors - Williams, Babcock, Killeen	Parents will be provided information summarizing the SSS and strategies to be used at home.	October	Assessment scores and parental survey
7	Strategies for working with the school	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	Faculty and staff will participate in number trainings such as Parent Success: Effectively Communicating with Parents, Culturally Responsive Parent Involvement, Value of Parent Involvement, & Building Relationships for Student Success.	October-April	Parent/Teacher Surveys
8	Parenting (Workshops)	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	To conduct parenting workshops in the areas of effective communication, relationship building, and Grade Portal	December-May	Parent Surveys/Feedback

Staff Training

Describe the training the school will provide to educate the teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and schools [Section 1118(e)(3)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Person Responsible	Correlation to Student Achievement	Timeline	Evidence of Effectiveness
1	Building Equitable Staff Parent Communication	Reading Coach - LaKenya Branch	To provide opportunities for active parental involvement at Grand Park Educational Center.	10/11-05/12	Volunteer Log & Parent Communication, School Parent Compacts
2	Parent Success: Effectively Communicating with Parents	Guidance Department - Williams, Killeen, Babcok	To continue to increase and improve communication with parents	10/11-05/12	Communication Logs, School Parent Compacts, Parent Surveys
3	Implementation and Coordination of Program	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	To provide faculty/staff with a professional development session that informs them of the program and expectations	10/11-05/12	Faculty/Parent Surveys
4	Building Relationships for Student Success	Curriculum Manager - Tracy Hundley	To continue to increase and improve communication with parents	10/11-05/12	Parent Communication Logs
5	Understanding Poverty	Interventionist - James Smith	To supply training to educate employees on standards of, and commitment, ethical conduct, diversity and inclusion	11/11-12/11	Faculty feedback

Other Activities

Describe the other activities, such as parent resource centers, the school will conduct to encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children [Section 1118 (e)(4)].

Response: The Parent Involvement Coordinator is responsible for developing a Parent Resource Center to provide parents with resources and literature that encourage parents to fully participate in their child's education. The Parent Resource Center will be available throughout the school day beginning in October. Parents will have the opportunity to check-out various literature. The success of the Parent Resource Center will be based on the number of Parents utilizing this resource, as well as, parent surveys.

Communication

Describe how the school will provide parents of participating children the following [Section 1118(c)(4)]: 1118(c)(4)(A)];

Timely information about the Title I programs [Section 1118(c)(4)(A)];
Description and explanation of the curriculum at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet [Section 1118(c)(4)(B)];
If requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children[Section 1118(c)(4)(C)]; and
If the schoolwide program plan under Section 1114 (b)(2) is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, the school will also submit the parents’ comments on the plan that will be available to the local education agency [Section 1118(c)(5)].

Response: Parents will be provided information about Grand Park's Title 1 program during the annual Title 1 Parent Involvement Plan meeting via handout. As well, parents will receive information of regularly scheduled meetings through TransAct, phone calls home (Parent Link), and flyers at least 1-2 weeks in advance. Grand Park's guidance department will conduct a number of informational sessions on Financial Aid, SAT/ACT testing, career fairs, etc. in order to inform parents of curriculum, assessments, and proficiency levels required for students. Monitoring will take place quarterly to determine our effectiveness via parent surveys and workshop sign-in sheets.

Accessibility

Describe how the school will provide full opportunities for participation in parental involvement activities for all parents (including parents with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and migratory children). Include how the school plans to share information related to school and parent programs, meetings, school reports, and other activities in an understandable and uniform format and to the extent practical, in a language parents can understand [Section 1118(e)(5) and 1118(f)].

Response: Information will be communicated advertising meetings, parent programs, and other activities via flyers, school website, and phone calls via Parent Link. The entire Parent Involvement Plan will be posted on school's website. When needed, information will be translated into alternative languages such as Spanish and Haitian Creole via TransAct and/or an interpreter will be provided during various activities to guarantee full parent involvement . Due to a transient population, new parents will attend an orientation session that discusses the a number of resources that are available at Grand Park. The school will monitor its' affectiveness by keeping copies of the information provided in the parent's native language and parent surveys.

Discretionary Activities

Discretionary School Level Parental Involvement Policy Components Check if the school does not plan to implement discretionary parental involvement activities. Check all activities the school plans to implement:

count	Activity	Description of Implementation Strategy	Person Responsible	Correlation to Student Achievement	Timeline
1	Maximizing parental involvement and participation in their children’s education by arranging school meetings at a variety of times, or conducting in-home conferences between teachers or other educators, who work directly with participating children, with parents who are unable to attend those conferences at school [Section 1118(e)(10)];	Parents will have the opportunity to discuss his/her child’s progress quarterly at various times convenient to them.	Assistant Principal - Rinata Nelson	To inform parents of his/her child’s progress in his academic classes	10/11 – 05/12
2	Adopting and implementing model approaches to improving parental involvement [Section 1118(e)(11)]; and	Parents will have the opportunity to participate in a number of workshops that center around parent needs.	Reading Coach - Lakenya Branch	To assist parents with strategies that will improve their relationship with their child	10/11– 05/12
3	Developing appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses, including faith-based organizations, in parental involvement activities [Section 1118(e)(13)].	Parents and students will have the opportunity to learn about various vocational schools/colleges around Jacksonville	Curriculum Manager - Tracy Hundley	To provide parents and students with knowledge of career and vocational opportunities available.	12/11-05/12

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Upload Parent-School Compact

Note: As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy/plan, each school shall jointly develop, with parents for all children served under this part, a parent-school compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement Section 1118(d)].

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Upload Evidence of Parent Involvement in Development of Parent-School Compact

Note: As a component of the school-level parental involvement policy/plan, each school shall jointly develop, with parents for all children served under this part, a parent-school compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement Section 1118(d)].

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Evaluation of the 2010-2011 Parental Involvement Plan

Building Capacity Summary

Provide a summary of activities provided during the 2010-2011 school year that were designed to build the capacity of parents to help their children [Section 1118 (e)(1-2)]. Include participation data on the Title I annual meeting.

count	Content and Type of Activity	Number of Activities	Number of Participants	Correlation to Student Achievement
1	Annual Meeting (face-to-face meeting)	1	12	Parents will be provided information about the Title 1 program and upcoming events
2	Assessments (Individual Conferences & Face to Face)	4	45	Teachers will communicate via phone call, progress report etc. to 85% of their student’s parents to discuss student test results, teacher expectations, and student goals
3	Reading (Hard copy dissemination of material)	2	145	Parents will receive literature and relevant data which will include grade level, proficiency, strategies parents can use at home
4	Math (Web based dissemination of material)	1	145	Parents will receive information on relevant math data and resources which will include grade level, skill levels, and strategies parents can use at home to improve students’ math ability
5	Science (Web based dissemination of material)	1	145	Parents will receive information on science performance data and resources which will include grade level, skill levels, and strategies parents can use at home to improve students’ science competence
6	Strategies for working with the school	2	50	Faculty and staff will participate in number trainings such as Parent Success: Effectively Communicating with Parents, Culturally Responsive Parent Involvement, Value of Parent Involvement, & Building Relationships for Student Success.
7	Parenting (Workshops)	2	24	To conduct parenting workshops in the areas of effective communication and relationship building
8	Cultural Sensitivity	1	50	A training titled, Building Relationships for Student Success educate faculty and parents on standards of, and commitment, ethical conduct, diversity and inclusion

Staff Training Summary

Provide a summary of the professional development activities provided by the school during the 2010-2011 school year to educate staff on the value and utility of contributions of parents; how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners; the implementation and coordination of parent programs; and how to build ties between parents and the school [Section 1118 (e)(3)].

count	Content and Type of Activity	Number of Activities	Number of Participants	Correlation to Student Achievement
1	Value of Parent Involvement	1	25	To provide opportunities for active parental involvement at Grand Park Educational Center.
2	Parent Success: Effectively Communicating with Parents	1	25	To continue to increase and improve communication with parents
3	Building Relationships for Student Success	1	30	To continue to increase and improve communication with parents
4	Culturally Responsive Parent Involvement	1	25	To supply training to educate employees on standards of, and commitment, ethical conduct, diversity and inclusion

Barriers

Describe the barriers that hindered participation by parents during the 2010-2011 school year in parental involvement activities. Include the steps the school will take during the 2011-2012 school year to overcome the barriers (with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background) [Section 1118(a)(E)].

count	Barrier (Including the Specific Subgroup)	Steps the School will Take to Overcome
1	Lack of attendance (Black)	Continue to offer transportation & childcare; as well, communicate workshops far in advance
2	Inaccurate contact information (Black)	Have students/parents update contact information periodically

Best Practices (Optional)

Describe the parental involvement activity/strategy the school implemented during the 2010-2011 schoool year that the school considers the most effective. This information may be shared with other LEAs and schools as a best practice. (Optional)

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Content/Purpose

Description of the Activity