HB4 High Quality Prekindergarten Grant Program Family Engagement Plan 2016-2017

La Feria ISD Pre-K Family Engagement Plan La Feria ISD Prekindergarten, in accordance with HB4 Grant guidelines, will create a partnership between our school, families, and community for the successful transition of prekindergarten students into kindergarten.

1. Facilitate family-to-family support Evening hands-on activities PK Night (Ex. Math Night, Reading Night) Family Newsletters Parent-Teacher-Organizations 2. Establish a network of community resources Partnerships with: Lions Club Nutritional classes through TX Extension Service AgriLife Parental Involvement Services

3. Increase family participation in decision making Site Based Decision Making Meetings Parent-Teacher-Organization Meetings 4. Equip families with tools to enhance and extend learning Curriculum Newsletters Annual Parent Conference Bi-Monthly Campus Meetings

5. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities for educators on culturally responsive, evidence-based strategies that support the education of the child Pre-K teachers will attend professional development: Conference for Texas Pre-Kindergarten Teachers Attend and participate in phonics trainings 6. Evaluate family engagement efforts and use evaluations for continuous improvement Parental Involvement Evaluations Campus Improvement Plan