Parent and Family Engagement

 

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Federal Programs recognizes that strong partnerships between public school units (PSUs), parents, families, and communities are essential for student success. When parents, families, and communities are actively engaged, PSUs see measurable improvements in student achievement, attendance, behavior, and overall school climate. 

To foster these outcomes and support PSUs, NCDPI provides the 7 Essential Components: A Guide for Strategic Planning and Program Improvement with Parent and Family Engagement, a comprehensive resource featuring a self-assessment with 73 indicators, rooted in evidence-based and subject matter expert-recommended practices. This toolkit enables PSUs to evaluate current conditions, identify barriers, and set data-driven goals to develop and implement effective PFCE Strategic Plans. 

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

 

Requirements and activities for public school units receiving Title I funds per the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Sec. 1116. Parent and Family Engagement and Sec. 1112(e) Parents Right-To-Know are supported within the ESSA PFE and Parent Rights to Know Toolkit.

 

The Toolkit breaks down the law to help PSUs better understand district and school level compliance and monitoring areas specific to the PFE policy, reservation of funds, annual meeting title I meetings, school-parent compact, capacity building, and accessibility.

Below are a few ESSA stand-alone tools and examples of letters for PSUs to consider with programming and compliance efforts. 

 

 

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