Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Alternative Schools
Each participating Title I public school must develop jointly with families a written school-level Parent & Family Engagement Policy / Plan (PFEP) that describes how the school will build family capacity [ESEA Section 1116].
PFEP Summary
The below information provides a summary of the Alternative School Parent and Family Engagement Plan. The full plan is available for review in the front office upon request. Additional documents available for review in the front office are: Title I Use of Funds for Basic and Parent Involvement Allocations and the School Improvement Plan.
- Parents will receive an agreement (compact) for them, their child, and a school administrator to sign which states their commitment to the student’s success.
- Parents will receive letters informing them of their right to request information about the qualification of school staff and information about the Title I Program.
- Parents will be notified by phone or in writing of ESE and ELL meetings with staff who work as a team to support them in helping their child.
- Parents will be invited to participate in parent outreach classes conducted by the district and community representatives on how to help their children.
- Parents will be invited to the Annual Title I Meeting at the beginning of the school year to hear about the Title I Program.
- Professional development will be provided to educate staff on how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners.