Title I, Part A: Parent & Family Engagement Title I parent and family engagement is a key part of the federal Title I program, which funds schools with high numbers of low-income students. The program’s goals include:
Outreach
Input
Involvement
Student Learning
School districts must reach out to parents and families of Title I students. Schools must implement programs and activities to engage parents and families in Title I activities.
Parental Involvement
A significant portion of Title I funds must be spent on encouraging parental involvement.
Communication
Parents should be involved in regular, two-way communication with school staff.
Parental Rights
School officials should invite parents to meetings to explain parental rights.
Program Information
School officials should discuss programs and activities funded by Title I funds.
School officials should solicit input from parents on the Title I program and policy. Activities should help parents understand what their children are learning.
Student Work
Activities should promote high standards for student work.
Home Support
Activities should provide parents with tools and information to help children at home.
Student Progress
Activities should promote discussion about improving student progress.
Teaching Approaches
Activities should help families understand effective teaching approaches.
Seesaw’s Learning Experience Platform helps schools meet these requirements and keeps families in the learning loop by providing ongoing visibility into students’ activities, to foster a collaborative and positive school culture. This cultivates a sense of pride in students, motivating them to eagerly share and communicate their learning experiences with everyone in their life. seesaw.com