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Parent Involvement

Parent Involvement

Teacher/Student/Parent Learning Compact

2026-2027 School Year

 

 

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT POLICY

Jefferson Elementary School is committed to ensuring each child makes academic progress. For those students who are having difficulties learning in reading and math we have additional interventions and support through the Title I Program. Their progress is monitored frequently and instruction is based on scientifically validated strategies, with a goal of getting the students to their grade level performance levels as quickly as possible.

 

 

HIGHLY QUALIFIED TEACHERS & PARAEDUCATORS

As a Title I school, we must meet federal rules related to teacher qualifications as defined in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). These rules allow you to learn more about your child’s teachers’ training and credentials. We are happy to provide this information to you. At any time, you may ask:

  • Whether the teacher met state qualifications and certification requirements for the grade level and subject he/she is teaching,
  • Whether the teacher received an emergency or conditional certificate through which state qualifications were waived, and
  • What undergraduate or graduate degrees the teacher holds, including graduate certificates and additional degrees, and major(s) or area(s) of concentration.
  • You may also ask whether your child receives assistance from a paraprofessional. If your child receives this assistance, we can provide you with information about the paraprofessional’s qualifications.

You may also ask whether your child receives assistance from a paraprofessional. If your child receives this assistance, we can provide you with information about the paraprofessional’s qualifications.

Our staff is committed to helping your child develop the academic knowledge and critical thinking he/she needs to succeed in school and beyond. That commitment includes making sure that all of our teachers and paraprofessionals are highly skilled.

If you have any questions about your child’s assignment to a teacher or paraprofessional, please contact the school office by calling (509) 332-2617.

 

 

INFORMATION REVIEW

Title I, Part A Parent Involvement Policy requirements and the School/Student/Parent Compact are explained to parents and reviewed during our Title I Parent Meeting and Grade Level Curriculum Night. Feedback from our Title I Parent Meeting will be considered for incorporation into the Jefferson Elementary School Title I Compact.

 

The commitments below represent our 2024-2025 School/Student/Parent Compact:

Title One Annual Parent Notifications and Core + (Title I & LAP) Academic Support Services can be found on our website.

  • I will…

    • Build positive relationships with students so they know I am there to support them through their academic and personal pursuits.
    • Communicate with parents and guardians in regard to child’s academic and/or social-emotional growth in multiple ways (ParentSquare, Phone, Paper).
    • Give precise directions to students that focus on their movement, voice level, and participation.
    • Positively narrate students to help them know exactly what learning activity it is that we expect them to accomplish.
    • Use the accountability hierarchy to support student success in behavior and academics.
    • Commit to ensuring your child meets grade-level essential standards.
    • Encourage your child to read daily (*20 minutes is the recommended amount of time for daily reading)

  • I believe I’m a successful student when:

    • I believe my brain gets stronger as I learn new things.
    • I believe mistakes help me learn and grow.
    • I believe I can try again when something feels hard.
    • I can use respectful words when talking with others.
    • I can have a safe body around others.
    • I read every day to improve my skills.

  • I will…

    • See that my child is on-time and attends school regularly.
    • Check my child’s backpack and review their schoolwork with them at least once a week to stay informed and support their learning.
    • Check ParentSquare regularly for important communications from school.
    • Celebrate my child’s academic and behavioral successes to encourage and support their growth.
    • Support my child’s teacher in their use of the accountability hierarchy.
    • Inform my child’s teacher of any major family changes that may affect my child.
    • Read to and with my child regularly.