UNION PARISH PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

“When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.” That’s the conclusion of A New Wave of Evidence, a report from Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (2002).

AGENDA Welcome Title I Program and your rights Curriculum Assessments Form a FAC Committee 21st Century Program Adjourn Introduce myself and thank them for coming Go over agenda and why we are having the meeting

What is Parental Involvement? Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring: That parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning. That parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education. That parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child. The carrying out of other activities, such as those described in Section 1118 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)1 1 Education, U. D. (2005, June 21). Title I - Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged. Retrieved from Ed.gov: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/elsec/leg/esea02/pg2.html

Overview of Parental Involvement Under ESEA Title I, Part A is a federally funded program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. The purpose of Title I under the ESEA is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments. While the ESEA has many requirements, there is a strong focus throughout the law on parental notification and involvement, particularly as it relates to: Ensuring that high-quality academic assessments, accountability systems, teacher preparation and training, curriculum, and instructional materials are aligned with challenging State academic standards so that students, teachers, parents, and administrators can measure progress against common expectations for student academic achievement. Affording parents substantial and meaningful opportunities to participate in the education of their children.

Your Rights As a parent with a child attending a Title I school, you have the right to: Be involved in how the 1% of Title I funds are spent Be involved in the development of the Title I plan Be involved in the development of the School Improvement plan Be involved in the development of the Parental Involvement Policy Be involved in the development of the School-Parent-Child Compact Request teacher qualifications Complete an evaluation on the LEA Parental Involvement Policy

Assessments PreK-2 Assessments Include Grades 3-8 Assessments GOLD Developing Skills Checklist (DSC) DIBELS – K-3 Literacy Screening Assessment English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) Grades 3-8 Assessments Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP) 2025 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) High School Assessments End of course (EOC): English III, Biology LEAP 2025: English I & II, Algebra I, Geometry, US History American College Test (ACT) Advanced Placement (AP) Pre K is given the GOLD assessment three times a year – fall, winter and spring to determine where they are in the fall and how much they grow in the spring Kindergarten is given the DSC in the fall to see where they are as well as DIBELS test. First and Second grade are given the DIBELS test Third through Eighth grades are given the LEAP 2025 in the spring (April 9 through May 4) High School Students either take the EOC or LEAP 2025 depending on their grade. ACT is given in March for all 11th graders; and Advanced Placement Test is given May 7-18th for those who qualify. All limited English students take the ELPT beginning February 5-March 16

Services After School Tutoring – 21st Century Program Activities at the Schools Debra James – talk about 21st Century Program Make N Takes focus each month – sight words in October, Phonics in Nov. and Dec.; Math in Jan.; Vocabulary in Feb; Comprehension in March; Assessment in April; Summer in May UPJHS – House parties; pep rallies; ball games; dances; honor society UPHS – pep rallies; ball games; dances; prom; honor society;

Next Steps What now? Next meeting My contact information: Deborah Neely neelyd@unionpsd.org Phone: 318-368-2661/2662 Fax: 318-368-2229