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That
parents must be consulted by their state in developing their
Title I plan. The plan must indicate how each level of the
school system in the state will support parental involvement,
and how Title I parental involvement is coordinated with
other programs under NCLB, the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act, the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical
Education Act of 1998, the Head Start Act, the Adult Education
and Family Literacy Act, and the McKinney-Vento Homeless
Assistance Act. |
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That
a school district does not qualify to receive Title I funds
until it implements the parent involvement requirements found
in Section 1118, but very few schools lose their funding
if found to be in non-compliance with Section 1118 provisions. |
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That
every Title I school district and Title I school is required
to have a written parent involvement policy develop jointly
with, and approved by parents. |
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That
NCLB provides funds for Title 1 schools to use to help parents
better understand standards, assessments, and report cards. |
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That
Title 1 schools are responsible for holding meetings to discuss
parent involvement policies, programs and activities with
flexible hours designed to accommodate working parents. |
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Parents
must be involved in deciding how Title 1 funds are allotted
for parent involvement programs and activities. |
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That
monies from Title 1 schools can be used to provide support
to parents for transportation, childcare, or home visits,
in cases where these things prevents a parent from becoming
involved in their child's school. |
