Title I Annual Meeting Information
What does the law say?
Section 1116(c) POLICY INVOLVEMENT.—Each school served under this part shall—(1) convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend, to inform parents of their school’s participation under this part and to explain the requirements of this part, and the right of the parents to be involved.
What does the non-regulatory guidance say?
D-5. What meetings must schools hold to inform parents about Title I, Part A programs and parental involvement?
Each school served under Title I, Part A must convene an annual meeting, at a time convenient for parents to inform them of their school’s participation in Title I, Part A programs, and to explain the Title I, Part A requirements and the right of parents to be involved in those programs. In order to keep parents informed, schools must invite to this meeting all parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs and encourage them to attend. Schools must offer a flexible number of additional parental involvement meetings, such as in the morning or evening so that as many parents as possible are able to attend.
Section 1116(c) POLICY INVOLVEMENT.—Each school served under this part shall—(1) convene an annual meeting, at a convenient time, to which all parents of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend, to inform parents of their school’s participation under this part and to explain the requirements of this part, and the right of the parents to be involved.
What does the non-regulatory guidance say?
D-5. What meetings must schools hold to inform parents about Title I, Part A programs and parental involvement?
Each school served under Title I, Part A must convene an annual meeting, at a time convenient for parents to inform them of their school’s participation in Title I, Part A programs, and to explain the Title I, Part A requirements and the right of parents to be involved in those programs. In order to keep parents informed, schools must invite to this meeting all parents of children participating in Title I, Part A programs and encourage them to attend. Schools must offer a flexible number of additional parental involvement meetings, such as in the morning or evening so that as many parents as possible are able to attend.
CONSIDER THESE TOPICS
FOR YOUR SCHOOLS' TITLE I ANNUAL MEETINGS
Schoolwide Plan/School Improvement Plan
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Amount & Use of PFE Reservation |
Compact |
Student Achievement Goals/FAST Levels of Achievement
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Curriculum |
Assessments |
Teacher & Paraprofessional Qualifications
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Right-To-Know |
Opportunities for Engagement |
Title I Program Purpose & Benefits
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Resources for Parents & Families |
School- and District-Level PFEP |
School Performance Data, School Improvement Status
CONSIDER THESE TIPS:
- Invite all parents in multiple formats (website, backpack, marquee, social media, emails, apps, One Call, etc.) and languages, if necessary, of the annual meeting.
- Hold the annual meeting at a convenient time for parents.
- Use easy-to-understand language. (Consider having a translator or translating devices available, if necessary.)
- Provide parents with a schedule of opportunities throughout the year to provide input on the PFE reservation, SWP/SIP plan, compact, and the school- and district-level PFEP.
- Keep compliance documentation (invitations, agenda, sign-in sheets, PPTs, handouts, minutes, childcare/transportation, parents' comments/evaluations, etc.)
- The annual meeting should take place early enough to provide parents with timely the information to assist their children and the school.
- The person providing the training should be knowledgeable about the Title I, Part A program.