Title I Program Initiative

School Parent and Family Engagement Policy

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Amite Elementary Magnet School

Our school receives Title I, Part A funds and therefore must jointly develop with, agree on with, and distribute to parents and family members of participating children a written parent and family engagement policy, agreed on by such parents that shall describe the means of carrying out the requirements of The Every Students Succeeds Act (ESSA) Section 1116.  Parents shall be notified of the policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, provided in a language the parents can understand.  Such policy shall be made available to the local community and updated periodically to meet the changing needs of the parents and the school.  The policy establishes the school’s expectations for parent and family engagement and describes how the school will implement a number of specific parental and family engagement activities. 

Our school understands that parent and family engagement means the participation of parents and families in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring:

• Parents and families play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning.
• Parents and families are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school.
• Parents and families are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child.

 

Our school agrees to implement the following requirements as outlined by ESSA Section 1116:

 

ANNUAL TITLE I MEETING

Our school will take the following actions to conduct an annual meeting, at a convenient time, and encourage and invite all parents of participating children to attend to inform them about the school’s Title I program, the nature of the Title I program, the parents’ requirements, the school parental involvement policy, the schoolwide plan, and the school-parent compact.

 

FLEXIBLE NUMBER OF MEETINGS

Our school will offer a flexible number of engagement meetings at convenient times for families, such as meetings in the morning or evening.

 

JOINTLY DEVELOPED

Our school will take the following actions to involve parents in an organized, ongoing, and timely way, in the planning, review, and improvement of programs under Title I, Part A, including the planning, review, and improvement of the school parent and family engagement policy and the joint development of the schoolwide program plan.  

 

COMMUNICATION

Our school will provide parents of participating children timely information about programs under Title I, including:

• a description and explanation of the curriculum in use
• forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress
• achievement levels of the challenging state academic standards
• if requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practicable possible

Information related to the school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities, will be sent to the parents of participating children in an understandable and uniform format, including alternative formats upon request and, to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.

 

COMPLAINT PROCESS

Our school will submit any comments/concerns to the Federal Programs Department if the schoolwide plan and/or parent and family engagement policy is not satisfactory to parents. 

 

SCHOOL-PARENT COMPACT

Our school will take action to jointly develop with parents of participating children a school-parent compact that outlines how families, school, staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement and develop a partnership to help children achieve the state’s high standard and how the plan is used, reviewed, and updated.

 

BUILD CAPACITY OF PARENTS

Our school will build the parents’ capacity for strong parental involvement to ensure effective involvement of parents and families and to support a partnership among the school and the community to improve student academic achievement through the following:

• Materials and training to help parents to work with their child to improve their child’s achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as appropriate, to foster parental involvement
• Provide assistance to parents of participating children, as appropriate, in understanding topics such as the following:
  • the state’s academic content and academic achievement standards,
  • the state and local academic assessments including alternate assessments,
  •  the requirements of Title I, Part A,
  • how to monitor their child’s progress, and
  • how to work with educators to improve the achievement of their children.
• Educate school personnel, specialized instructional support personnel, principals, and other school leaders, and other staff, with the assistance of parents, in the value and utility of the contributions of parents, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and the school.
• Coordinate and integrate parental involvement programs and activities with other federal, state, and local programs, including public preschool programs, and conduct other activities, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents to fully participate in the education of their children.

 

ACCESSIBILITY

Our school in carrying out the parent and family engagement requirements of this part, to the extent practicable, shall provide full opportunities, for the participation of parents and family members (including parents and family members with limited English proficiency, parents and family members with disabilities, and parents and family members of migratory children), including providing information and school reports required under section 1111 in a format, and to the extent practicable, in a language such parents understand.

Parents Right to Know Information

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Dear Parent/Guardian:

Your child’s school receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. This letter lets you know about your right to request information about the qualifications of classroom staff working with your child and information about student assessments given during the school year.

Title I schools must meet federal regulations related to teacher qualifications as defined in the ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act). These regulations allow you to inquire about teachers’ training and credentials. At any time, you may ask:

• if the teacher meets state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject he/she is teaching
• if the teacher has received an emergency or conditional certificate through which state qualifications were waived
• what undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration
• whether your child receives help from a paraprofessional, and if so, his/her qualifications

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which was signed into law in December 2015 and reauthorizes the ESEA, contains additional parent right to know requests, including:

• information on policies regarding student participation in assessments and procedures for opting out
• information on required assessments including:
  • subject matter tested
  • purpose of the test
  • source of the requirement (if applicable)
  • amount of time it takes students to complete the test
  • time and format of disseminating results

All of the above information can be requested through our school principal. Our school staff is fully committed to helping your child develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. We appreciate your support and partnership as we work to provide the best education for your child.

Tangipahoa Parish School System Statement of Compliance

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Student-Parent-Teacher Compact

In compliance with Louisiana R.S. 17:235-2 (grades 1-12) and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) of 2015 relative to commitment by school students and their parents or guardians, the Tangipahoa Parish School System has written a Statement of Compliance regarding school attendance, homework assignments, and school rules. Each school year, students and each parent/guardian of students, shall sign a Statement of Compliance. A copy of the signed document will remain on file at the school.

STUDENT AGREEMENT

As a student, I will do the following:

1. Attend school daily except when absent for reasons due to illness or other excused absences.
2. Arrive at school on time each day.
3. Demonstrate significant effort toward completing required homework assignments.
4. Follow school and classroom rules.

 

PARENT/GUARDIAN AGREEMENT

As a parent/guardian, I agree to the following:

1. I will ensure that my child attends school daily except for reasons specified in #1 of the Student Agreement.
2. I will ensure that my child arrives at school on time each day.
3. I will ensure that my child completes his or her homework assignments.
4. I will attend all required parent and teacher or principal conferences.

 

TEACHER/PRINCIPAL AGREEMENT

As a teacher/principal, I agree to:

1. Be available throughout the school year to answer questions relative to the statements of compliance;
2. Support the success of students in school;
3. Provide students with an environment conducive to learning;
4. Notify parents of the student's progress and attendance; and
5. Provide time for parent/teacher conferences.

Schoolwide Improvement Plan

Under the federal law known as Every Student Suceeds Act (ESSA), schools that use specific federal funds must create a working guide called a Title I Schoolwide Plan. This living document outlines the school's strategy to improve teaching and learning. Its main goal is to boost the academic success of all students, with a special focus on providing extra support to those who are struggling or at risk of falling behind.

Our Title I Schoolwide Plan was created together with our parents, teachers, and community to help every student succeed. Developed over a year of thoughtful planning, we regularly review and update this plan to ensure our students have what they need to meet Louisiana's learning standards. The plan is always available to you in easy-to-read language, with translations available upon request. 

AEMS School Improvement Plan - 2025-2026

Title I Annual Meeting

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Title I Parent Meeting! Whether you were able to attend in person or missed the session, we invite all parents and guardians to take a moment to review our presentation materials. During our meeting, we shared how Title I funding supports our students, reviewed our academic goals for the school year, and discussed important updates to our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Parent Compact. Your partnership is essential to our students' success, so please feel free to reach out to our main office with any questions, ideas, or feedback after reviewing the slides.

Annual Title I Meeting - September 14, 2026