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Family Engagement Policy and Compact
Mentone Elementary has developed a written Title 1 parental involvement policy with input from Title 1 parents. The school site annually involves parents in the joint development in agreement of the policy, which is reviewed as part of the SPSA and through site advisory groups, School Site Council (SSC), and English Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC).
The policy has been distributed to parents. The policy describes the means for carrying out the following Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement requirements.
- Mentone holds an annual meeting at the beginning of the school year to inform parents about the schools participation in the Title 1 programs, and to explain the requirements and rights of parents to be involved. Parents are also encouraged to attend and participate in their students educational experience.
- The school offers a flexible number of meetings, such as, meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide (with Title 1 funds) transportation, childcare, or home visits, as such services related to parent involvement [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116 (c)(2)]. A flexible number of meetings will be held at various times based on parent need.
- The school involves parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in the planning, review, and improvement of the school Parent and Family Engagement Policy, School Safety Plan, and the development of the schoolwide program plan [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116 (c)(2)] . An annual survey of parents is conducted to assess needs. Mentone Elementary Parental Involvement Policy and the School-Parent Compact are reviewed annually by the SSC, ELAC, the School Leadership Team, and the Mentone Staff. The progress of the Title I program is reviewed each time SSC meets.
- The school provides parents of Title I students with: timely information about the Title I program [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116 (c)(2)] through Aeries communications, Twitter, Back to School Night, SSC, ELAC, and PTA. This information included a description and explanation of the curriculum and use of the school, the assessments used to measure student progress, and the achievement of the challenging state academic standards [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116 (c)(2)]. At parent-teacher conferences, SSC, PTA, and ELAC meetings, assessment information on student academic progress on grade level standards are shared with parents and families. Student progress in relation to state and local standards will be explained to parents, including the curriculum being used, grade-level expectations from proficiency, data reporting for state and local assessments, and available interventions in Math and ELA for students needing support. If requested by parent and school provides opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate as appropriate, in decisions relations to the education of their children, and will respond to any such suggestions as soon as practically possible [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116 (c)(2)] through formal parents-teacher conferences, informal requests by parents for meetings, back to school night, SSC, ELAC, AAAPAC, and PTA.
- If the schoolwide program is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, parents may submit comments on the plan when the school makes the plan available to the local educational agency [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116 (c)(2)]. Parents are provided time at each meeting to submit comments to SSC and can at that time share if they are not satisfied with the School Plan activity. Mentone will submit all written documentation of parent comments that reflected the program is not satisfactory to the Local Educational Agency (LEA/Redlands Unified School District).
Information about Title I is given at our annual back to school night in August.
The school offers a flexible number meetings, such as, meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide (with Title I funds) transportation, childcare, or home visits, as such services relate to parent involvement [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116 (c)(2)]. A flexible number of meetings will be held at various times based on parent need and parent input.
An annual survey of parents is conducted to assess needs as well as monthly Kevlin surveys. The Craton Elementary Parental Involvement Policy and the School-Parent Compact are reviewed annually by the SSC, ELAC, the School Leadership Team, and the Mentone Staff. The progress of the Title I program is reviewed each time SSC meets.
The school provides parents of Title I students with: timely information about the Title I program through Aeries
communication, Twitter, the Mentone website, Back to School Night, SSC, ELAC, and PTA. This information includes a description and explanation of the curriculum and use of the school, the data extracted from assessments used to measure to measure student progress., and the achievement of the challenging state academic standards.
At parent teacher conferences, SSC, PTA, AAAPAC and ELAC meetings, assessment information on student academic progress on grade level standards are shared with parents and families. Students progress in relation to state and local standards will be explained to parents, including the curriculum being used, grade-level expectations from proficiency, data reporting for site and local assessments, and available interventions in Math and ELA for students needing support.
If requested by parent, the school provides opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and will respond to any such suggestions as soon as practically possible through formal parent-teacher conferences, informal requests by parents for meetings, back to school night, evening and day events, SSC, ELAC, AAAPAC, and PTA.
Compact
Mentone holds an annual meeting at the beginning of the school year, to which all parents of participating students are invited and encouraged to attend. This meeting informs parents and family members of our school's participation in Title I program, and to explain the requirements and rights of parents to be involved. Information regarding Title I is given at our annual Back to School Night in August.
Mentone provides flexible meeting times (morning, afternoon, evening, or virtually) and may provide (with Title 1 funds) transportation, childcare, or home visits, as such services relate to parents involvement. This will give all stakeholders an opportunity to be participate in school activities, meetings and conferences to better meet the needs of their students. It will also provide families with access to the school and the information that will better prepare them and their students. Our School involved parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way in the planning, review, and improvement of the school's Title 1 program, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school's parent and family engagement policy and the development of the schoolwide program plan. An annual survey and quarterly surveys are conducted by parents and students to assess the needs. Mentone Elementary Parental Involvement Policy and the School-Parent Compact are reviewed annually by the SSC, ELAC, the School Leadership Team, and the Mentone Staff. The progress of the Title 1 program is reviewed each time SSC meets. Mentone works diligently to provide parents of Title 1 students with: timely information about the Title 1 program through Aeries communications, Twitter, Back to School Night, SSC, ELAC, Colt Conversation (Coffee with the Principal and Counselors), and PTA. This information includes a description and explanation of the curriculum and use of the school, assessments used to measure student progress, and the achievement of the challenging state academic standards. At parent-teacher conferences, SSC, PTA, Colt Conversations, and ELAC meetings, assessment information on students academic progress on grade level standards are shared with parents and families. Students progress in relation to state and local standards will be explained to parents, including the curriculum being used, grade-level expectations from proficiency, data reporting for state and local assessments, and available interventions in Math and ELA for students needing support. If requested by parents, the school provides opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and will respond to any such suggestions as soon as practically possible through formal parent-teacher conferences, informal requests by parents for meetings, back to school night, SSC, ELAC, and PTA.
Mentone provides this at parent-teacher conferences, informal parent requests, SSC, ELAC, PTA, Colt Conversations, and through teachers' ongoing parent communication, information on standards mastery, assessment data, intervention, and how to support parents in modeling their child's education. Mentone continues to provide parents of Title 1 students with: timely information about the Title 1 program through Aeries communication, Twitter, Back to School Night, SSC, ELAC, Mentone Café, and PTA. The information includes a description and explanation of the curriculum and use of the school, the assessments used to measure students progress, and the achievement of the challenging state academic standards. At these parent events assessment information on student academic progress on grade level standards are shared with parents and families. Student progress in relation to state and local standards will be explained to parents, including the curriculum being used, grade-level expectations from proficiency, data reporting for state and local assessments, and available interventions in Math and ELA for students needing support academically and social and emotional support. When requests are made, Mentone listens and responds to their community and provides opportunities for discussions and explain how support takes place in our school and the many support groups and systems we have on campus.
Mentone provides parents and family members with training and materials to help them improve the achievement of their children.
At school meetings, Professional Learning Community, data meetings, grade level meetings, leadership meetings, and PBIS meetings, strategies to enhance parent involvement are discussed and integrated into our education program and/or SPSA.
Parent involvement strategies within the SPSA are integrated based upon parent input. The school offers a flexible number of meetings, such as, meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide (with Title 1 funds) transportation, childcare, or home visits, as such services relate to parent involvement [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116(c)(2)]. A flexible number of meetings will be held at various times based on parent need and will include childcare.
Mentone provides parents with timely information about school and parent programs through Aeries communication, Twitter, Back to School night, SSC, ELAC, and PTA. This information is distributed in languages that parents and family members can understand. The school also utilized Language Line for translation services when appropriate.
Parent involvement strategies within the SPSA are integrated based upon parent input. The school offers a flexible number of meetings, such as, meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide (with Title 1 funds) transportation, childcare, or home visits, as such services relate to parent involvement [20 ESSA 6318 Section 116(c)(2)]. A flexible number of meetings will be held at various times based on parent need and will include childcare.
Mentone provides parents of Title 1 students with: timely information about the Title 1 program through Aeries communication, Twitter, Back to School night, SSC, ELAC, and PTA. This information includes a description and explanation of the curriculum and use of the school, the assessments used to measure student progress, and the achievement of the challenging state academic standards. At parent-teacher conferences, SSC, PTA, and ELAC meetings assessment information on student academic progress on grade level standards are shared with parents and families. Student progress in relation to state and local standards will be explained to parents, including the curriculum being used, grade-level expectations from proficiency, data reporting for state and local assessments, and available interventions in Math and ELA for students needing support. If requested by parents, the school provides opportunities and regular meetings for parents to participate as appropriate decisions relating to their students education and social and emotional concerns.
Title 1
What is Title I?
Title I is one of the nation’s largest federal programs through which school districts receive federal funding to provide supplemental instruction for students based upon academic need. Title I is part of the No Child Left Behind Act passed by Congress in 2002, currently following the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)guidelines signed in 2015.The goal is to increase performance and academic achievement in the areas of language arts and/or mathematics, build capacity for parent involvement, and provide professional development for staff. Schools are identified as Title 1 based on the economic level of the families who attend. The number of students receiving free and reduced lunch qualify a school to receive Title 1 funding.
Mentone and Title I
Funding is used at Mentone to benefit ALL students in the school. Mentone uses Title 1 funds to pay for staff, purchase technology, academic resources, host parent meetings and activities, and provide collaborative planning and professional development for teachers.
School Parent Compact
Parents will be asked to review the compact. The compact is an agreement between the parents, student, and school to help ensure each child’s academic success. This acknowledges a shared commitment that all involved are going to work together to improve learning. This compact is required by the Federal Title I guidelines.
Parent Involvement Policy
Each school has a written Parent Involvement Policy that outlines how parents can take part in the school's efforts. This policy is written with the help of parents, teachers and administrators.
School Site Council
Mentone Elementary has a School Site Council (SSC) that meets throughout the year. This council's membership consists of parents and community members, certificated and classified staff, and school administration. They approve the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) which contains the goals for the school, the budget to meet the goals, and the School Parent Compact and Parent Involvement Policy. Please call our office if you would like more information about SSC.
How Parents Can Help at Home?
Be certain that your child attends school each day. Be certain that your child gets enough sleep each night. Encourage your child’s success and effort by talking to them about school. Provide a designated ‘homework’ space for your child. Take your child to the library and read together every night — 10 minutes make an important difference. Follow the teacher’s suggestions for helping your child at home. Read and discuss the parent-school compact.
How Parents Can Help at School?
Arrange a visit to your child’s school and meet the teachers. Discuss your child’s progress with the teachers. Volunteer to help at your child’s school. Participate in Title I family activities. Participate in SSC meetings.