Title I

Radford City Public Schools

                                                     PARENT & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT POLICY

PART I.         GENERAL EXPECTATIONS AND OBJECTIVES

Radford City Public Schools agrees to implement the following statutory requirements: 

• Biannual Title I Advisory Meetings that review:  
  • Parent and Family Engagement Policies at the District and School level including how the RCPS's Title I program will build capacity for effective parent engagement
  • Annual Title Application including the title I use of funds
  • School Needs Assessment Data - RCPS Annual survey of the Title I program's effectiveness of policies and practices,
  • Title I Fall and Spring Parent/Student programs.

 B.  Provide the coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist and build the capacity of all participating schools within Radford City Public Schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family involvement activities. These activities must improve student academic achievement and school performance, which may include meaningful consultation with employers, business leaders, and philanthropic organizations, or individuals with expertise in effectively engaging parents and family members in education;

C.  Coordinate and integrate parent and family engagement strategies to the extent feasible and appropriate, with other relevant Federal, State, and local laws and programs;

D.  Conduct, with the meaningful involvement of parents and family members, an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of all schools served under this part, including identifying—

• Barriers to greater participation by parents/families in activities authorized by this section (with particular attention to parents who are economically disadvantaged, are disabled, have limited English proficiency, have limited literacy, or are of any racial or ethnic minority background);
• The needs of parents and family members to assist with the learning of their children, including engaging with school personnel and teachers; and
• Strategies to support successful school and family interactions;