Family Engagement Policy
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
(Title I, Part A Compliance – ESSA Section 1116)
Our Commitment
Santa Fe Trail USD 434 believes students do best when schools and families work together. We are committed to open communication, shared decision-making, and providing support for families to help children succeed.
How We Partner with Families
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Planning Together: Parents help create and review the District Improvement Plan, Title I programs, and this policy each year.
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Annual Title I Meeting: Each Title I school holds a yearly meeting to explain the program, parents’ rights, and ways to be involved.
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Flexible Opportunities: Meetings and events are offered at different times, with support such as childcare or transportation when possible.
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Communication: Information is shared in clear language, in home languages when possible, and through multiple formats (paper, email, website, phone).
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Workshops & Resources: Families are invited to events that explain standards, testing, and ways to support learning at home.
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School-Parent Compact: Each Title I school has a compact showing shared responsibilities between students, parents, and teachers.
Reviewing Our Progress
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Each year, parents are asked for feedback on how well we are partnering together.
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Surveys, meetings, and focus groups help identify barriers and ways to improve.
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Feedback is used to update this policy and guide future family engagement efforts.
Support for Families
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Extra help is available if families request it.
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The district works with preschools, community groups, and other programs to connect families with resources.
Distribution
This policy will be shared at registration, on the district website, and at school events. Copies will be available in other languages upon request.