1. Heather Gregg Special Programs Coordinator Allen ISD Title I, Part A District Parental Involvement Policy

2. What is Title I, Part A? Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides financial assistance to schools and districts with high percentages of children from low-income families. Title I, Part A funds are provided to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Sec. 1118 of Title I, Part A Sec. 1118 of Title I, Part A mandates Parental Involvement requirements.

3. Which AISD campuses are Title I? Alton Boyd Elementary School D.L. Rountree Elementary School

4. Higher student achievement Improved student behavior Bridging the cultural gap Increased graduation rate Higher rates of college/career readiness Benefits of Parental Involvement

5. Elements of Parental Involvement Parents play an integral role in assisting their child's learning; Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child's education at school; 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. U. S. Department of Education, Title I, Part A

6. The district policy must address … ❖ Coordination of Programs ❖ Annual Evaluation of Effectiveness of District PI Policy ❖ Involving Parents in Developing Title I Plan (District Improvement Plan) ❖ Providing Coordination and Assistance to Schools ❖ Building Capacity of Schools and Parents District Parental Involvement Policy

7. Draft Review: District Parental Involvement Policy

8. Contact Information Heather Gregg Heather_Gregg@allenisd.org (972) 235-0639