Burnley-Moran Elementary
Parent Involvement Policy
Statement of Purpose
Burnley-Moran is committed to providing quality education for every child in this school. To this end, we want to establish partnerships with parents and the community. Everyone gains if home and school work together to promote high achievement for our children. Neither home nor school can do the job alone. Parents play an extremely important role as the children’s first teachers. Their support for their children and the school is critical to their children’s success at every step along the way.
Goals for the children of Burnley-Moran will be available to all parents in the school, with the expectation that all students will work toward these goals. We recognize that some students may need the extra assistance available through the Title I program, as well as other programs to reach these goals. Burnley-Moran intends to include parents in all aspects of the school’s Title I program. The goal is a school-home partnership that will encourage all students in the school to succeed.
Parent Involvement in Developing the Policy
Since Title I is a school-wide project at Burnley-Moran, the Home School Connection will act as the advisory committee for developing our school’s parental involvement policy. This committee is made up of parents, community members, and school personnel.
Meetings for Title I Parents
At the designated meetings for parents, which will be held at a Burnley-Moran PTO meeting, parents will be given information about Title I. They will be given copies of the school’s current parental involvement policy and will be offered a chance to become involved in revision and updating the policy as needed. Parents may volunteer on the Home School Connection.
The meetings will be held twice for the convenience of parents – in the evening and again the following morning. Written notices, telephone calls, and/or media attention will be directed at attracting as many parents as possible.
School-Parent Compacts
In accordance with Title I regulations, each Title I campus must develop a school-parent compact with the parents of students participating in the program. This compact will enable the school and parents to share the responsibility for student performance.
The compact explains that students, parents, and staff will share responsibility for promoting student achievement. The Home School Connection will be consulted in the design and implementation of the compact.
All parents of students participating in the Title I program will be given a copy of the compact detailing the responsibilities that teachers, parents, and students have in helping students accomplish their goals. Student responsibilities will vary by grade level.
Parent/student signatures will not be required; however, parents are encouraged to discuss the contents of the compact with their children.
Matching Parent Involvement Programs to the Needs of Our Community
The community will be consulted in the design, development, and implementation of the Title I program. Parent and student needs will be assessed through surveys and other measures targeted at creating a successful school environment.
Burnley-Moran will welcome and promote parental suggestions.
Staff/Parent Communications
Parents will be welcomed through various avenues of communication throughout the school year. Newsletters, conferences, personal contacts, phone calls, and/or written notices will be utilized to establish and maintain an open line of communication.
Parents are encouraged to take the initiative in calling their child(ren)’s teacher when they are concerned about a problem. They may also call the school office. School personnel will practice positive, effective, home-school communications.
Evaluation
Home School Connection will be involved in the process of school review and improvement. Parents of children in the Title I program will be part of this group. The aim will be to evaluate the school, collecting information in a variety of ways.
The Home School Connection has approved this commitment to family involvement.