Columbia-Brazoria ISD

Title I Parent Involvement Policy

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Columbia-Brazoria ISD is dedicated to providing quality education for every student in our district. To accomplish this objective, the district will develop and maintain partnerships with parents/caregivers, patrons and community members. Each student will benefit from supportive, active involvement of all members of the population. By establishing and maintaining open lines of communication, we will expand and enhance learning opportunities for every child.

Grade level learning objectives and goals are available at each campus or can be viewed on the Texas Education website. All students will be expected to work toward mastering these objectives. Extra assistance for students is available through Title I and other educational programs and services.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT

The Site-Based Decision-Making Committee (SBDM) at each campus is comprised of parents, members of the community, educators and the campus principal. This committee will discuss the design and implementation of the Parent Involvement Policy.

Each campus welcomes volunteers and parent participation from a diverse parent population.

MEETINGS FOR TITLE I PARENTS

The Title I campus will hold two meetings for parents during each school year. Parents will be provided information about Title I and the Parent Involvement Policy. Parents will be encouraged to visit the school to gain information, actively volunteer in the life of the school, and attend other meetings and events. In addition, the school will welcome their ideas and suggestions.

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACTS

In accordance with Title I regulations, each campus has a school-parent-student compact. The compact outlines how parents, staff and students share responsibility for promoting high student achievement. The district requires the parent and student sign an acknowledgement of receipt and parents are encouraged to discuss the content of the compact with their child.

Members of the SBDM committee are consulted in the design of this compact.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMNT OPPORTUNITIES

The campus will support many varied ways of parental involvement as it strives to develop and maintain an optimum learning environment for all students. Parents may contribute though the creation of a supportive home environment and through volunteer programs at school. The community may participate through an array of activities that promote student success.

MATCHING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS TO THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY

The campus will seek ideas and suggestions from community-based organizations and community representatives on the SBDM and coordinate parent involvement opportunities with such programs and events. Parents will be notified about the opportunities available to participate and become involved through campus correspondence.

STAFF/PARENT COMMUNICATION

The campus will utilize a variety of methods to communicate positive events and concerns with parents throughout the year. Examples include: newsletters, open houses, conferences, personal contacts, written notices and the campus website. Parents are encouraged to contact their child’s teacher when they are concerned about a problem.

EVALUATION

The SBDM committee will annually review and evaluate all aspects of the Parent Involvement program for effectiveness. An evaluation will be distributed to parents to determine interest in parental participation and will be used to guide revisions.