District Parent and Family Engagement Plan
District Parent and Family Engagement Plan
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District Name: Warren School District
Coordinator Name: Carla Wardlaw
Plan Review/Revision Date: 5/26/2021
District Level Reviewer, Title Assistant Superintendent
Committee Members, Role:
(Select "Repeat" to open more entry fields to add additional team members)
First Name Last Name Position
Devin McDiramid Parent
Kenna White Parent
Heidi Lassiter Media Specialist/parent
Terri Callaway Counselor/business owner
Brandi Green Counselor/Parent
Sandy Hollingsworth Counselor/business owner/grandmother

Required Components Checklist:

1: Jointly Developed Expectations and Objectives

  • 1.1: Involve parents in the development of the district PFE plan, the schoolwide program plan, and support and improvement plans
  • 1.2: Establish expectations and objectives for meaningful involvement, reflecting the specific needs of students and families
  • 1.3: Make the district parent and family engagement plan available to the families and the local community
    • File with DESE by August 1 [Indistar]
    • On district website by August 1
    • Parent-friendly summary/explanation of the PFE plan online and in student handbook
  • 1.4: Ensure adequate representation of parents and families of participating children in the process
  • 1.5: Incorporate the parent and family engagement plan into the schoolwide plan
  • 1.6: Submit to the State the comments from parents who deem the schoolwide plan unsatisfactory
​1: Jointly Developed Expectations and Objectives

​(Describe/List the District expectations and objectives for parent and family engagement. Describe/List how parents will be involved in the development of the district parent and family engagement policy. Describe/List how parents will be involved in the development and review of the School Improvement/Title I Schoolwide/Title I Targeted Assistance Plan and, if applicable, the Comprehensive Support and Improvement and the Targeted Support and Improvement plans. Describe/List how the District will submit to the State comments from parents who deem the LEA Plan unsatisfactory.)


​Does the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan describe how the district will accomplish each of the required components?

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The administration and staff at the Warren Schools believe that involving families in their child's education is vital for the child to reach his or her potential.  Therefore, the district desires to create a partnership with families to improve the social, emotional, and academic growth of students.  The parent and family engagement plan will promote the involvement of the district school community and provide access to educational resources.  

The parent the family engagement plan is in compliance with the legal requirements of Arkansas Act 2003 (6-15-1602:Parent and Family Engagement Plan) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).  The plan is also included in the Warren School District's Success Plan enhancing family involvement.  These documents represent joint development with families, students, and school staff.  The WSD will make the district parent and family engagement plan available to the families and the local community, also will file with DESE by August 1 [Indistar]; The plan will be posted on the district website by August 1. The plan will also have a parent-friendly summary/explanation of the PFE plan online and in student handbook

The school district will:

*Coordinate parent and family engagement activities with those of the other programs such as Head Start program, HIPPY program the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, and other state-run preschool programs (Devin McDiarmid, SEACBEC Director, Colleen Watkins, Preschool Director.

*Establish parent and family engagement contact person at each Title 1, Part A schools.  (Sandy Hollingsworth, WMS; Brandi Green, Brunson; Terri Callaway, Eastside Elementary.

To support the needs of parents and caregivers, we will maintain a parent center with information and materials suggested by parents, guardians and community members. 

*Conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy. (Carla Wardlaw, Central Office)

*Develop district and family engagement committee to create a parent and family engagement policy and to implement parent and family engagement activities as well as disseminate information to the community to promote parent and family engagement in the Title 1, Part A schools (Carla Wardlaw, Warren School District Central Office). The WSD will incorporate the parent and family engagement plan into the schoolwide plan

*Ensure that parents of children with disabilities or limited English proficiency have equal access as other parents including information in a language and form they can understand.

*Involve parents in the process of school review and improvement.

*Develop and disseminate district parent and family engagement policy.

*Conduct an annual meeting in the spring to update the policy for the next year's Title 1 Part A program.  (Carla Wardlaw, Central Office)

The WSD invite parents to submit to the State the comments from parents who deem the schoolwide plan unsatisfactory

*If necessary, reserve a minimum of 1% of the Title I Part A allocation for parent and family engagement, with 90% going to Title 1 Part A schools, with priority given to "high-need" schools.  Required for districts receiving $500,00.00or more Title 1 Part ! funding.  (Carla Wardlaw, Central Office)





 

​Required Components Checklist:

2: Building Staff Capacity through Training & Technical Assistance

  • 2.1: Ensure professional development requirements are met for teachers and administrators
  • 2.2: Provide coordination, technical assistance, and other support to schools in
    • jointly-developing school parent and family engagement plans
    • implementing effective parent and family involvement activities
    • jointly-developing school-parent compacts
  • 2.3: Train teachers, specialized instructional support personnel, principals, other school leaders, and other staff, with the assistance of parents, in:
    • the value and utility of contributions of parents
    • how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners
    • how to implement and coordinate parent programs
    • how to build ties between parents and the school
  • 2.4: Provide training at least annually for volunteers
  • 2.5: Place a parent-friendly summary of the (district) parent and family engagement plan as a supplement to the student handbook
  • 2.6: Obtain signatures from each parent acknowledging receipt of the (district’s) parent and family engagement plan
  • 2.7: Ensure information is sent in a language and format parents and families can understand
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2: Building Staff Capacity through Training and Technical Assistance

(Describe/List how the district will provide support and technical assistance to all its Title I schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family engagement practices, inclusive of school parent and family engagement policies/plans, school-parent compacts, and all Title I parent and family engagement requirements. Describe/List activities such as workshops, conferences, trainings, webinars, and online resources that will be used with school staff to build their capacity to work with parents as equal partners.  Include information about how the district and/or schools will provide information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities to parents in a format, to the extent practicable, and in a language that parents can understand.)

​Does the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan describe how the district will accomplish each of the required components?
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The school will...

1. Conduct ongoing site visits to observe parent and family engagement practices. These activities will be conducted on each campus including parent teacher conferences and various activities sponsored by the Parent Center.(Carla Wardlaw, 870-226-8500)

2. The District parent center will  provide materials and training not otherwise available to assist parents in supporting their child's academic achievement free of charge.

3. Enhance the awareness and skills of teachers, pupil service personnel, principals, and staff in reaching out to, communicating with, and working with parents as equal partners. (Sandy Hollingsworth 870-226-2484) 

4. Ensure, to the extent possible, that information is sent home in a language and form parents can understand. (Anabel dela Cruz 870-415-7929) 

5. Provide information on adult literacy training available in the community. 

6. Provide a copy of the school policy at each school for parents to view as well provide a copy to each plan posted to the district website. This will be located at the principal's office at each campus. Translated copies of the district and school plans will be  provided on the website and at the district and each campus. 

7. Monitor each Title I, Part A school to ensure that each school performs the following tasks:

*Develop parental and family engagement policy.*Offer flexible meeting times. *Provide information to parents about the school's program, include parent information guide. *Develop and use the School-Parent Compact. *Provide training for parents in working with their child to improve academic achievement, to include training on the phone notification system in order to have real-time access to their child's attendance and achievement. (Carla Wardlaw 870-226-8500) 

8. Reinforce parenting skills to support the acquisition of academic skills and their application in real-life situations for parent use. 

9. Encourage parents to visit/volunteer at school by assisting staff in developing volunteer opportunities as well as training staff to encourage and build volunteer efforts. 

10. Encourage parent participation through innovative scheduling of activities through strategies such as holding meetings at a variety of times, such as morning and evening, in order to maximize the opportunities for parents to participate in school-related activities. 

11. Coordinate and integrate parent and family engagement strategies and staff training with the Readiness Coalition Committee. 

12. Convene annual school meeting to inform parents of their school's participation in the development of the parent and family engagement policy and their right to be involved. 

13. Provide the appropriate professional development for all certified and classified staff members.

14. Provide training for  parent and family engagement activities annually for staff, parents and volunteers. 

15. Mandatory Parent and Family Engagement staff development will be organized for all employees.

16. Weekly and Monthly communication to the Parents through the district website and calendar.

17. Annual school meetings will convene to inform parents of their school's participation in the development of the Parent and Family Engagement policy and their right to be involved.

18. Signatures will be obtained from parents acknowledging they received a copy of the plan. 


​Required Components Checklist:

​3: Building Parent Capacity

  • 3.1: Provide assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding
    • the challenging State academic standards
    • State and local academic assessments
    • the requirements of Title I, Part A
    • how to monitor a child’s progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children
  • 3.2: Provide materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve their children’s achievement
    • such as literacy training and using technology (including education about the harms of copyright piracy), as appropriate, to foster parental involvement
  • 3.3: Provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under this section as parents may request
  • 3.4: Describe how each discretionary item your district and parents chose will be implemented
    • D.1: may provide necessary literacy training if the [district] has exhausted all other reasonably available sources of funding
    • D.2: may pay reasonable and necessary expenses associated with local parental involvement activities, including transportation and child care costs, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions
    • D.3: may train parents to enhance the involvement of other parents
    • D.4: may adopt and implement model approaches to improving parental involvement
    • D.5: may establish a districtwide parent advisory council
    • D.6: may develop appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses
3: Building Parent Capacity

(Describe/List activities, such as workshops, conferences, classes, online resources,  and any equipment or other materials that may be necessary to support parents in helping their student’s academic success. If applicable, describe how each discretionary item your district and parents chose will be implemented.)

​Does the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan describe how the district will accomplish each of the required components?

1. Provide information to participating parents in such areas as national, state, and local education goals, including parents' rights as defined in Title I, Part A.   Each school facilitator will organize parent groups at each campus who will meet twice a year to encourage partnership between the school, local businesses and parents.(Terri Callaway, 870-226-8534, Brandi Green, 870-226-2351, Sandy Hollingsworth, 870-226-2484, Heidi Lassiter, 870-226-8501)

2. Assist in the development of parent engagement groups at each school. (Terri Callaway, 870-226-8534, Brandi Green, 870-226-2351, Sandy Hollingsworth, 870-226-2484, Heidi Lassiter, 870-226-8501) 

3. Encourage the formation of partnerships between schools and local businesses that includes roles for parents. 

4. Provide resources for parents to learn about child development, child rearing practices, and academic strategies that are designed to help parents become full partners in the education of their child. We will ensure that the resources sent to parents, will be in a language that they can understand.

5. Involve parents through an annual survey to improve school effectiveness. (Terri Callaway, 870-226-8534, Brandi Green, 870-226-2351, Sandy Hollingsworth, 870-226-2484, Heidi Lassiter, 870-226-8501) 

6. Approve reasonable and necessary expenses associated with parent and family engagement activities. 

7. Provide any reasonable support for parent and family engagement at the request of participating Title I, Part A schools. (Carla Wardlaw, 870-226-8500) 

8. The district will involve parents through an annual survey to improve school effectiveness which will be posted on the WSD website,  Notification will go out through the school app and webpages and calendar.

9. Parents and guardians will be able to  access Home Access Center (HAC). Teachers are required to update at least once a week. Parents and guardians are able to obtain login information from each school. 

10. Provide assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding the: challenging State academic standards, and the State and local academic assessments, and the requirements of Title I, Part A

​Required Components Checklist:

4. Reservation and Evaluation

  • 4.1: Reserve at least 1% of district allocation under Title I, Part A, ensuring that a minimum of 90% of that 1% goes to schools, priority given to high-need schools (Does not apply if the district receives less than $500,000)
  • 4.2: Ensure parents and families are involved in the decisions regarding how funds reserved for PFE are allotted for parental involvement activities
  • 4.3: Ensure the funded activities and strategies are consistent with the district PFE policy
  • 4.4: Conduct an annual evaluation identifying barriers, needs, and strategies for improving the academic quality of all schools
  • 4.5: Use the findings from the evaluation to design evidence-based strategies for more effective parental involvement
  • 4.6: Review and approve the plan for each school
  • 4.7: Review and update district plan annually by August 1


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​4: Reservation and Evaluation

(Describe/List how the district will share with parents and family members the budget for parent and family engagement activities and programs and how parents and family members will be involved in providing input into how the funds are used. If the district does not receive a Title I, Part A allocation greater than $500,000, then the district is not required to include a description of its Reservation of Funds. If a reservation is required, then a minimum of 90% of that 1% must go to the schools, with priority given to high-need schools. Describe/List actions for how the annual evaluation will be conducted, identifying who will be responsible for conducting it, and explaining what role parents and family members will play.)

​Does the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan describe how the district will accomplish each of the required components?

1. Survey parents annually, including questions to identify barriers to parent and family engagement. (Terri Callaway, 870-226-8534, Brandi Green, 870-226-2351, Sandy Hollingsworth, 870-226-2484,Heidi Lassiter, 870-226-8501)

2. Provide an opportunity for the parents to assist in the development of the evaluation procedures, including analysis of data collected. (Terri Callaway, 870-226-8534, Brandi Green, 870-226-2351, Sandy Hollingsworth, 870-226-2484, Nicole Robinson, 870-226-8501) 

3. Develop procedures for collecting parent participation documentation through sign-in lists for workshops, meetings, and conferences; schedules; brochures; meeting notes; and other means as appropriate throughout the school year. 

4. Use finding from evaluation process to: -Make recommendations to each participating school for parent and family engagement policy revision. -Provide suggestions for designing school improvement policies, as they relate to parent and family engagement. (Carla Wardlaw, 870-226-8500) 

5. Develop and disseminate an annual parent activity evaluation report to share with parents, staff and the community. (Terri Callaway, 870-226-8534, Brandi Green, 870-226-2351, Sandy Hollingsworth, 870-226-2484, Nicole Robinson, 870-226-8501) 

6. The district will ensure the funded activities and strategies are consistent with the districts Parent and Family Engagement Plan. 

7. Review and update district plan annually by August 1


8.  Title 1 Part A Schools will have a meeting at the beginning of school for planning and  then at the end of the year to plan for the next school year this will include parents, counselors, principals, teachers, parent involvement committee members to review the years plan and plan for the future year for all Title 1 Part A Schools.  The Coordinator will reserve at least 1% of district allocation under Title I, Part A, ensuring that a minimum of 90% of that 1% goes to schools, priority given to high-need schools (Does not apply if the district receives less than $500,000)(Carla Wardlaw, 870-226-8500)

During the Annual Title One Meeting in September the principals will share with the parents the budget for parent and family engagement activities and programs and offer input. Following the Annual Title One Meeting we will hold our Assessment Night where we will seek their input on which activities and programs would best suit their needs in helping their child be successful. This will be done through a survey that the parents will take at the conclusion of the meeting. For those parents unable to attend the meeting the survey will be included in the packet that will be mailed home to parents. The District will also provide interpreters at parent teacher conferences to break the language barrier.



​Required Components

5. Coordination

  • 5.1: Coordinate and integrate programs and activities with other Federal, State, and local programs
  • 5.2: Conduct other activities, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents
5: Coordination

​(Describe/List how the district will coordinate with other organizations, businesses, and community partners to provide additional supports and resources to families such as public preschool programs or organizations to help students transition to elementary, middle, high, and postsecondary schools or careers.)

​Does the District Parent and Family Engagement Plan describe how the district will accomplish each of the required components?

 1. Recruit parents to serve on district ACSIP committee to develop the Title I Application. (Carla Wardlaw, 870-226-8500)

2. Recruit parents for a district Parent Advisory Committee. 

3. Encourage the formation of partnerships between the district and local businesses that includes roles for parents. 

4. Involve parents through an annual survey to improve district effectiveness.

5. Use the school App, radio, online newspaper, newspaper, flyers, folders, and etc. to communicate with all parties.

6. Each campus will schedule Parent and Family Engagement activities at that campus.

Teachers and volunteers will help to organize each activity. Monthly activities such as:

o Accelerated Reader

o Awards Assemblies

o Band Concerts

o Book Fairs

o Booster Clubs

o Career Coach

o Career Speakers

o Choir Concerts

o East

o ESL Night

o Family Night

o High School Partners

o HIPPY Night

o Holiday Activities

o Homecoming

o Literacy, Math and Science Nights

o Movie Nights

o Open House

The school will encourage and solicit CBOs and businesses to take appropriate roles in

parent/caregiver involvement activities, including:

• Donating food, services, and money for events and meetings

• Donating gift cards

• Allowing flyers about school activities in community institutions, stores, and circulars

• Providing information, well in advance, about summer camps and programs that reinforce

classroom learning

• Providing CBOs' expertise on education and family engagement, through participation in

presentations and workshops, consultation, and other activities, where educationally appropriate

and consistent with the school's mission and priorities

Establish guidelines for appropriate CBO and business involvement with Dardanelle

Intermediate, including:

• Not creating a quid pro quo relationship (such as attaching a condition to a donation that gives

a business control or influence over other school decisions)

• Adopting best practices for avoiding or minimizing commercialization within the school.

• Following security procedures and protection of student and family privacy.

• Requiring that the principal must approve involvement.

• Oversight and review of CBO and business roles.

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(Find complete guidance on the DESE Parent and Family Engagement Requirements webpage.)


​ADE Reviewer Responses by Section
Section 1 - Jointly Developed Expectations and Outcomes
Changes Required
Federal Compliance
State Compliance
Comments:

10/14/2021 FScott

This section meets required components. 


10/12/2021 FScott

The overall 2021-2022 PAFE plan is an edited version of the 2020-2021 PAFE Plan and referenced outdated Arkansas School Law (6-15-1602 which was repealed).  This Section still failed to address or mention specifically the required component listed below. Please indicate changes by highlighting within the appropriate sections.

1.3: Make the district parent and family engagement plan available to the families and the local community - File with DESE by August 1 [Indistar]; On district website by August 1; Parent-friendly summary/explanation of the PFE plan online and in student handbook

1.5: Incorporate the parent and family engagement plan into the schoolwide plan

1.6: Submit to the State the comments from parents who deem the schoolwide plan unsatisfactory



9/17/2021 FScott

Section still failed to address or mention specifically the required components listed below. Please indicate changes by highlighting within the appropriate sections.

1.2: Establish expectations and objectives for meaningful involvement, reflecting the specific needs of students and families

1.3: Make the district parent and family engagement plan available to the families and the local community - File with DESE by August 1 [Indistar]; On district website by August 1; Parent-friendly summary/explanation of the PFE plan online and in student handbook

1.5: Incorporate the parent and family engagement plan into the schoolwide plan

1.6: Submit to the State the comments from parents who deem the schoolwide plan unsatisfactory



8/25/2021 FScott

Section failed to address or mention the following required components:

1.2: Establish expectations and objectives for meaningful involvement, reflecting the specific needs of students and families

1.3: Make the district parent and family engagement plan available to the families and the local community

File with DESE by August 1 [Indistar]

On district website by August 1

Parent-friendly summary/explanation of the PFE plan online and in student handbook

1.4: Ensure adequate representation of parents and families of participating children in the process

1.5: Incorporate the parent and family engagement plan into the schoolwide plan

1.6: Submit to the State the comments from parents who deem the schoolwide plan unsatisfactory


Section 2 - Building Staff Capacity through Training and Technical Assistance
Changes Required
Federal Compliance
State Compliance
​Comments:

10/14/2021 FScott

This section meets required components. 


10/12/2021 FScott

Section still failed to address or mention specifically the required components listed below. Please indicate changes by highlighting within the appropriate sections.

2.6: Obtain signatures from each parent acknowledging receipt of the (district's) parent and family engagement plan

9/17/2021 FScott

Section still failed to address or mention specifically the required components listed below. Please indicate changes by highlighting within the appropriate sections.

2.5: Place a parent-friendly summary of the (district) parent and family engagement plan as a supplement to the student handbook

2.6: Obtain signatures from each parent acknowledging receipt of the (district's) parent and family engagement plan


8/25/2021 FScott

Section failed to address or mention the following required components:

2.4: Provide training at least annually for volunteers

2.5: Place a parent-friendly summary of the (district) parent and family engagement plan as a supplement to the student handbook

2.6: Obtain signatures from each parent acknowledging receipt of the (district's) parent and family engagement plan

​Section 3 - Building Parent Capacity
Changes Required
Federal Compliance
State Compliance
​Comments:

10/14/2021 FScott

This section meets required components. 


10/12/2021 FScott

Section still failed to address or mention specifically the required elements of component 3.1 listed below. Please indicate changes by highlighting within the appropriate sections.

3.1: Provide assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding the:  challenging State academic standards, and the 

State and local academic assessments, and 

the requirements of Title I, Part A


9/17/2021 FScott

Section still failed to address or mention specifically the required components listed below. Please indicate changes by highlighting within the appropriate sections.

3.1: Provide assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding the challenging State academic standards; State and local academic assessments; how to monitor a child's progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children



8/25/2021 FScott

Section failed to address or mention the following required components:

3.1: Provide assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding the challenging State academic standards, State and local academic assessments, the requirements of Title I, Part A

3.2: Provide materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve their children's achievement such as literacy training and using technology (including education about the harms of copyright piracy), as appropriate, to foster parental involvement

Section 4 - Reservation and Evaluation
Changes Required
Federal Compliance
State Compliance
​Comments:

10/14/2021 FScott

This section meets required components. 


10/12/2021 FScott

Section still failed to address or mention specifically the required components listed below. Please indicate changes by highlighting within the appropriate sections.

4.7: Review and update district plan annually by August 1


9/17/2021 FScott

3.1: Provide assistance to parents, as appropriate, in understanding the challenging State academic standards, State and local academic assessments, the requirements of Title I, Part A

4.3: Ensure the funded activities and strategies are consistent with the district PFE policy

4.7: Review and update district plan annually by August 1



8/25/2021 FScott

Section failed to address or specifically state compliance with the following required components:

4.1: Reserve at least 1% of district allocation under Title I, Part A, ensuring that a minimum of 90% of that 1% goes to schools, priority given to high-need schools (Does not apply if the district receives less than $500,000)

4.2: Ensure parents and families are involved in the decisions regarding how funds reserved for PFE are allotted for parental involvement activities

4.3: Ensure the funded activities and strategies are consistent with the district PFE policy

4.7: Review and update district plan annually by August 1


​Section 5 - Coordination
Changes Required
Federal Compliance
State Compliance
​Comments:

8/25/2021 FScott

Section meets required components.


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