produced by lyndsi smith instructional facilitator kokomo center schools january 2010 annual parent...
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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