Engage. Connect. Excel. Enhancing Parent and Family Engagement in Education
This training will be the second of 4 hybrid trainings hosted by ESC Region 13 focused on federal grant requirements and state requirements for Title I, Part A, Parent and Family Engagement (PFE). This workshop series will equip educational organizations, school leaders, and district personnel with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively engage parents and families in the education process. Through a comprehensive overview of federal guidelines and interactive discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the importance and benefits of parent and family engagement, as well as the critical factors and guiding principles that drive successful partnerships. From identifying PFE requirements and allowable uses of Title I funds, to exploring resources and common monitoring trends, this workshop series will provide practical strategies for enhancing parent and family involvement at both the district and school level. Join us for this comprehensive workshop series to learn how to strengthen partnerships with parents and families for the benefit of student success under ESSA. You will leave with a deeper understanding of PFE and practical strategies to implement at your district and school.
This course number is to register for virtual/Zoom attendance only. If you would like to register to attend in-person, please go to course number FA2452486 to register.
Once you have registered, you can follow the directions provided at the following link for guidance on how to find the Zoom link information. https://region13.helpscoutdocs.com/article/591-finding-your-zoom-link
Unlocking the power of Parent and Family Engagement: A comprehensive guide for ESSA compliance. The objectives of PFE (SY 24-25) - Annual Title I Meeting & Evaluation of Parent and Family Engagement are:
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Understand the requirements for the Title I annual meeting under ESSA.
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Recognize the importance of the meeting and its guiding principles.
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Define meaningful consultation and its role in PFE.
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Identify components of the required agenda for the Title I meeting.
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Understand PFE evaluation requirements under ESSA and ways to monitor success.
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Explore additional resources focused on PFE.
Consider being prepared to participate in the discussion of the following questions:
- What does the phrase “meaningful consultation” mean?
- What are the requirements for Title I meetings?
- Why are Title I meetings important and valuable?
- What are the requirements for evaluation of the PFE program?
- How successful have your Title I meetings been?
- How can we make them more effective?
Recommendation for who should attend from your LEA: We recommend you have a team attendance of the key stakeholders involved in Parent and Family Engagement at both your LEA/district level and your campus levels. This could include your federal programs staff, your central office PFE staff, your principals, your campus level PFE Staff, any parent liaisons, truancy coordinators, counselors, and/or a superintendent responsible for approving and authorizing your PFE policies and procedures.
Please have your computer available so that you can follow along with the links and go to the provided resources throughout our interactions.