PFE Masterclass: Unlocking the Secrets to Transforming Parent-Family Engagement!
Are you ready to take your parent and family engagement efforts from good to great? Join ESC Region 13 for the fourth of 4 comprehensive workshops focused on federal grant requirements and state guidelines for Title I, Part A, Parent and Family Engagement (PFE). This series will equip you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to create meaningful and impactful partnerships with parents and families. Through new content, interactive discussions, and practical strategies, you will gain a deeper understanding of guiding principles that drive successful collaborations. From identifying PFE requirements and allowable uses of Title I funds, to exploring resources and trends in monitoring, this series will provide endless opportunities for growth and enhanced compliance. But, get ready to transform your approach from transactional to relational while ensuring your LEA is equipped to meet the rigorous parental rights requirements. Don't miss this opportunity to strengthen partnerships for student success!
This course number is to register for in-person attendance in La Grange only. If you would like to register to attend in-person in Austin on the other available date, please go to course number SP2756357 to register.
Unlocking the power of Parent and Family Engagement: A comprehensive guide for ESSA compliance. The objectives of PFE (SY 25-26) Module 4 - The Content and Cycle of the Written Parent and Family Engagement Policies (LEA and Campus/School Level) are:
1. Know the requirements for district and school level PFE policies.
2. Identify compliant and non-compliant areas in current policies.
3. Apply knowledge of requirements to revise current policies.
4. Understand the differences between PFE policy and a Family Engagement Plan.
5. Review common monitoring trends and findings for PFE.
6. Utilize resources focused on Written Parent and Family Engagement Policies.
Consider being prepared to participate in the discussion of the following questions:
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What must be included in the LEA level PFE policy?
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What must be included in the school level PFE policy?
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What are the required compliance touch-points for the LEA and school level PFE policies?
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How can we bring together PFE strategies with other relevant federal, state, and local laws and programs?
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What methods of distribution do you use?
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How can we improve our distribution of PFE information?
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 provided resources throughout our workshop.