Participation We welcome your input! +301-759-2046 daniel.clark@acpsmd.org 108 Washington Street
This Plan... The ACPS Title I Office reaches out to all parents of students in Title I schools by inviting them to school-level meetings and by conducting surveys. This is how input is gathered jointly to create a district parent and family engagement plan that includes meaningful activities and responsible use of Federal funds. In addition, the Title I Office supports the 7 Title I schools as they implement school-level plans and coordinate activities with other parental Federal, State, and local programs, such as with the Community Schools and Judy Centers. This plan is monitored, revised, and evaluated on the content and effectiveness with parental assistance to best meet the needs of the parents and families in the Title I schools.
ACPS Title I 2025-2026 Parent & Family Engagement Plan
Mr. Dan Clark is the Federal Programs Supervisor. He oversees the Title I Programs including Parent and Family Engagement activities. He values the input of parent and family members.
We support parent and family engagement in and around our schools. We promote efforts to build school and family partnerships and to strengthen parental capacity for increasing student academic achievement.
Building Capacity We provide information. The Title I Office provides printed guides for parents that include grade level expectations, standards, and ways to help at home. We also provide fliers with important attendance information and assist schools in holding MCAP events.
We can help... Translated Documents We can ensure that information is sent home in a language and format you can understand. Do you need an interpreter to participate in parent meetings? Please contact your school office to ask for assistance.
Accessibility & Other Support Please reach out to your school office for assistance. We want ALL to be able to participate!
Parent & Teacher Conference Days Monday, October 6, 2025 Monday, March 2, 2026
We provide training & materials for parents.
Title I Volunteer Workshops You are invited to participate in volunteer workshops at your child’s school hosted by Title I Family Engagement Coordinators: Mrs. Laura Biser, Westernport, Tuesdays, 8:30-11:30 AND Beall, Thursdays, 8:3011:30. Mrs. Samantha Moon, John Humbird, Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30 AND Cash Valley, Thursdays, 9:00-11:00. Mrs. Hannah Eisenhour, South Penn, Thursdays, 9:00-Noon. Mrs. Delsie Fazenbaker, West Side, Tuesdays, 9:00-11:30 AND George’s Creek, Thursdays, 9:00-11:30.
A “New Year, New Skills” parent and family engagement activity will be held virtually on Thursday, January 15, 2025. Two sessions, one during the school day and one in the evening will be held. Invitations will be sent home for all parents.
We inform staff. The Title I Office provides Title I school administrators and teachers with articles and brochures containing information on how to work with parents as equal partners in students’ educational experiences.
We collaborate with other programs. The Title I Office collaborates with Community School Coordinators, Judy Centers, and others to improve parent programs. We provide funding to schools to purchase informational brochures and cards for parent resource centers.