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Produced by Lyndsi SmithInstructional FacilitatorKokomo Center Schools

January 2010

Annual Parent Meeting

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Every year Title I schools are required to hold a meeting for parents to provide them an opportunity to learn about their school’s participation in Title I, Part A programs and to discuss the requirements and rights of parents to become involved in those programs.

Important kernels of information

Plan to meet within first month of school

Open House does not count for the parent meeting

Prepare for multiple times to accommodate different needs

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What is the ticket to drawing a crowd?

Provide a fun activity to go along with it

Book bingoMake it, take it night

Provide foodProvide transportationProvide child careProvide door prizes

How can you make it a BLOCKBUSTER?

Survey parents prior to the meetingSend letters inviting parents a month ahead of timeMake personal phone calls inviting parents about a week before Send reminders a couple days before

How can you make it a BLOCKBUSTER?

Prepare a DVD, brochure, etc. to give to parents to help them learn about the schoolProvide opportunity for parents to voice concerns or ask questionsProvide information for community resources

What will make the movie?Agenda

Welcome and introductionsWhat should your child be learning?How does Title I help your child learn?School improvement planParent rights and staying informedHow can you help your child learn?Upcoming eventsEvaluations of Title I programQuestions and concernsAdjourn

Did you make the cut?

EvidenceAgendasInvitations, letters, announcements, flyers, newsletters, etc.Proof of mailing (labels and receipts)Record of attendance (sign in sheets)Parent surveys and evaluation forms

Credits

http://www.asainstitute.org/title1toolkit/

Annual Parent Meeting

3.1 Overview

3.2 Requirements   Annual Parent Meeting Requirements  (Indiana Department of Education)

3.3 Sample Strategies

3.3.5 Suggested Agenda

3.4 Resources

“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” -Walt Disney