| 2015-16 Title I Annual Parent Meeting Dates & Locations |
| Earhart Elementary | September 2, 6:30pm | September 9, 8:30am |
| Edgelea Elementary | September 2, 6:30pm | September 7, 7:00am |
| Glen Acres Elementary | September 11, 7:30am | September 18, 6:30pm |
| Miami Elementary | August 26, 6:00pm | September 10, 8:30am |
| Miller Elementary | September 2, 8:30am | September 2, 5:30pm |
| Murdock Elementary | September 18, 5:30pm | September 19, 7:45am |
| Vinton Elementary | August 21, 8:30am | August 21, 6:30pm |
Title I Annual Meeting agenda topics will include:
- explanation of the Title I program, its requirements, and the rights of parents to be involved
- discussion of ways that parents can be involved in program improvement
- review of parent involvement policies and success compacts
- review of the LSC TItle I Written Complaint policy
Title I and Parental Involvement
Why Is Parent Involvement Important?Parents play a critical role in their children’s development at all ages. Before children are old enough to enter formal schooling, parents foster their children’s development by playing and reading with their children daily and generally teaching them about the world in which they live. Once children enter formal schooling, it is still important for parents to interact with and support their children both in the home and school environments. Research has shown that, no matter the ethnicity or income level of a family, children do better in school, like school more, and stay in school longer when their parents are actively involved in their lives at home and at school. How Does Title I Encourage Parent Involvement?Parent Involvement is a key component of Title I legislation. Schools that receive Title I funds are required to develop jointly with parents a written parental involvement policy. This policy must describe how the school will involve parents in the planning and implementation of parent involvement activities designed to improve student achievement at the school. Schools must also hold an annual Title I parent meeting at a time convenient to parents. At this meeting, parents can learn about their school’s participation in Title I and about their rights to be involved. To learn how to get involved in Title I activities, please contact your school’s principal or Title I teacher. How Does LSC Support Parent Involvement?All parents are invited and encouraged to be involved in their child’s school life. Title I schools in the Lafayette School Corporation have a written parental involvement policy (drafted with parental input) that outlines the efforts the school will make to involve parents in the effort to improve student achievement. All Title I schools also hold an annual Title I parent information meeting – contact your school’s principal or Title I teacher to find out the date and time of your school’s meeting. In addition, schools have fall and spring parent conferences (or student led conferences). Schools also sponsor several parent/family activities throughout the year including family literacy, math, or science nights, talent shows, art shows, book fairs, carnivals/festivals, and open library nights.How Can I Help My Child Do His/Her Best At School?Things To Do At Home:§ Make sure your child has a nutritious breakfast§ Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep (about 10 hours)§ Make sure your child has a quiet time and place to do homework§ Meet your child’s teacher(s)§ Read daily to your child (or, have them read to you)§ Help your child see how math works in everyday activities like telling time, counting money, banking, grocery shopping, or cooking§ Visit the library with your child§ Go on family field trips to parks, museums, festivals, fairs – anywhere that children can learn§ Listen to music together§ Play games§ Work puzzles§ Limit “screen time” like tv, video games, and computers (less than 2 hours a day)§ Help with homework (ask the teacher for help if you aren’t sure how to help)§ Check your child’s homework folder/school papers every day to learn about what is being studied, monitor your child’s progress and read notes from teachers (with older children, ask about their studies and ask to see their work)§ Talk to your child about their day§ Teach your child about things that are important to you§ Attend parent-teacher conferences§ Attend school-sponsored functions§ Speak positively about school§ Be a lifetime learner – your child is watching!Things To Do At School:§ Meet your child’s teacher(s) and principal§ Attend school functions§ Attend parent-teacher conferences§ Join the Teacher-Parent Association (TPA, PTO) at your child’s school§ Volunteer to help in the classroom (one time or on a regular basis)§ Volunteer to coordinate classroom parties§ Donate items or money for classroom parties or other school-related functions§ Volunteer to help in the school (in the library or in the office)§ Eat lunch at school with your child on occasion