Parent & Family Engagement
Title I, Part A Parent and Family Engagement provides meaningful opportunities for parents and families to actively participate in their children’s learning journey. Through this program, parents can take part in shaping academic success at home and at school.
Title I resources support the efforts of our district’s Family and Community Engagement Department (FACE) by:
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Building capacity for strong, effective parental involvement
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Offering training to help parents work with their children to improve academically
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Providing opportunities for parents to strengthen their own literacy and parenting skills
Together, we can create a supportive and successful learning environment for every student.
📄 View Our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
D.1.1 Parent and Family Engagement Policy .docx
We encourage you to read the policy to learn more about how you can get involved and make a difference in your child’s education!
Executive Summary: Title I Parent and Family Engagement
Our school is committed to building strong partnerships between families, educators, and the community to support every student’s success. As a Title I school, we receive federal funding to help ensure that all students meet challenging academic standards. A key part of this program is parent and family engagement, which strengthens learning both at school and at home.
Through our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, we aim to:
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Promote collaboration between families, teachers, and school leaders to improve student achievement.
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Provide meaningful opportunities for parents to be involved in developing, reviewing, and evaluating the Title I program and the School Improvement Plan.
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Offer communication and learning opportunities that help families understand academic standards, assessments, and ways to support learning at home.
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Ensure accessibility and inclusion for all families, including those with limited English proficiency, disabilities, or other barriers to participation.
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Gather feedback through our annual Parent and Family Engagement Survey to guide continuous improvement in family engagement efforts.
Our goal is to create a welcoming, supportive environment where families are true partners in their child’s education. Together, we can help every student reach their highest potential.
Family Surveys
Family Survey - English
Family Survey - Spanish
Family Survey - Arabic
Family Survey - Vietnamese
Curriculum & Assessment at Looscan Elementary
Supporting Student Success Through Title I
At [School Name], we are committed to providing a high-quality education for all students. As a Title I school, we receive federal funding to support programs that help ensure every child meets challenging academic standards. Two key components of this work are our curriculum and assessment practices.
What is Curriculum?
The curriculum refers to the content and skills students are expected to learn at each grade level. It includes subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, as well as social-emotional learning and enrichment activities.
At [School Name], we follow a rigorous, standards-based curriculum aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Our instructional materials are research-based and designed to:
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Support diverse learning needs
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Prepare students for grade-level success and beyond
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Encourage critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration
Our teachers receive ongoing professional development to effectively deliver the curriculum and tailor instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
What is Assessment?
Assessment refers to the various tools and strategies we use to measure student understanding, track progress, and guide instruction. Assessments help us identify strengths and areas for improvement for both individual students and our school as a whole.
Types of assessments we use include:
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State Assessments (such as STAAR)
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District Benchmarks
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Classroom Quizzes and Tests
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Progress Monitoring Tools
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Diagnostic Screeners
In a Title I school, assessment data is essential for:
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Identifying students who need additional support or intervention
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Personalizing instruction to meet each student’s needs
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Monitoring progress toward grade-level standards
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Evaluating the effectiveness of Title I-funded programs
Parent Notification: Know Your Rights
As part of our commitment to transparency and family engagement, we want to remind parents and guardians of their rights and opportunities to participate in our school’s programs and improvement efforts. Please review the important information below:
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School Improvement Plan:
You may review our current School Improvement Plan (SIP), which outlines our goals for academic achievement and strategies for continuous improvement. Copies are available in the school office and on our website. -
Teacher and Paraprofessional Qualifications:
Parents may request information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals, including state certification status, degree(s) held, and areas of instruction. -
Title I Status:
Our school is a Title I School, which means we receive federal funding to support programs that help all students meet high academic standards. -
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy:
Families are encouraged to review our Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy. This policy explains how parents can be involved in planning, reviewing, and improving Title I programs at our school. -
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey:
We value your feedback! Please take a few moments to complete our annual Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey. Your input helps us strengthen our partnership with families and improve student success.
(Include a link or instructions here — e.g., Click here to complete the survey or “Paper copies are available in the front office.”)
TITLE I, PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM
2025-2026 Title I Campus Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Adele Looscan Elementary