Parent and Family Engagement Plan

Parent and Family Engagement Plan

What is it?

This plan explains how Green Valley Elementary will provide opportunities for 

families to become meaningfully involved in supporting student learning. Green 

Valley values the contributions of parents and family members and is 

committed to building equal partnerships focused on improving student 

achievement. The plan outlines the ways Green Valley will support family 

engagement and how parents and families can help plan and participate in

activities that promote student learning both at school and at home.

 

How will families be involved in the development  of the Parent and 

Family Engagement Plan?

Green Valley Elementary has a Parent and Family Engagement Plan and a School–Parent 

Compact that meet all requirements of ESSA. These documents are reviewed and revised 

annually by a committee that includes parents, Title I teachers, administrators, and other school staff.

Families are invited to participate in school meetings and activities and contribute to the annual revision 

of the School–Parent Compact and Parent and Family Engagement Plan. Ongoing opportunities for family 

involvement include:

• Quarterly parent meetings to discuss school improvement plans
• Annual review of the Parent and Family Engagement Plan
• Flexible individual parent meetings offered before school, after school, or virtually
• Collaboration with the PTO through the PTO/Teacher Liaison
• Collaboration with ELL teachers, classroom teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators

 

How will the policy and information be shared with parents? 

Information will be shared with families in a timely manner through:

• Printed copies
• The schoolwide digital newsletter, Gator Gab
• Messages through ParentSquare
• Classroom newsletters
• The school website and social media platforms

Information about school programs, meetings, and activities will be provided in a clear and consistent format. Alternative formats and translated materials will be available upon request and, to the extent practicable, in a language families can understand. The Parent and Family Engagement Policy will be shared with all families through Gator Gab and posted on the school website. Student and family activities will be announced in advance through classroom newsletters, ParentSquare, and school social media. Green Valley supports providing a Spanish interpreter at parent meetings and activities whenever possible. The school also uses ParentSquare to strengthen regular communication between teachers and families.

 

What actions will the school take to provide other reasonable support for parent engagement activities? 

Green Valley will provide literacy and mathematics training for families upon request. To increase family participation in their children’s education, the school will:

• Offer meetings at various times to accommodate families’ schedules
• Adopt and implement effective approaches to family engagement
• Participate in a districtwide parent advisory council that provides input on matters related to Title I family engagement
• Develop meaningful roles for community organizations and local businesses in parent and family engagement activities

 

Annual Title 1 Meeting

What is it?

Green Valley Elementary holds an Annual Title I Meeting during the first nine-week grading period for families 

of students participating in Title I programs.

During the meeting, families will learn:

• How the federal government funds the Title I program
• How Title I funds may and may not be used
• How the 1% of Title I, Part A funds reserved for parent and family engagement is used
• How Title I programs support student achievement
• How families can participate in the school’s Title I program

Families will also have an opportunity to share their questions, ideas, and concerns. The 2026 Annual Title I Meetings 

will be held on September

 

School-Parent Compact

What is it?

Green Valley Elementary, its students, and their families will jointly develop a School–Parent Compact. This agreement explains how families, teachers, and students will work together to help every student meet grade-level academic standards. The compact will be reviewed and updated annually using feedback from families, students, and teachers.

How will Green Valley jointly develop with families a School-Parent Compact?

Each year, Green Valley Elementary invites families and students participating in the Title I program to provide feedback on the School–Parent Compact. The Title I team and school administration review and consider all suggestions when updating the compact.

 

Coordination of Services

How will the district coordinate with other organizations, businesses, and community partners to provide additional support and resources to families?

The district will collaborate with organizations, businesses, and community partners to provide additional support and resources to students and families. Partners and programs may include:

• Hoover Public Library
• Annual Summer Reading Program
• AEA Be a Champion Reading Program
• Green Valley Baptist Church
• Local Chick-fil-A character education initiatives
• Whataburger

The district will also connect families with helpful resources, including online tutoring through the Alabama Public Library’s Homework Alabama program and school communication through ParentSquare.

 

Building capacity of school staff

What activities such as workshops, conferences, trainings, webinars, and online resources will be used with school staff to build their capacity to work with families?

Title I teachers will develop and provide workshops and resources that strengthen partnerships with families and offer strategies for supporting student learning at home.

Green Valley Elementary will also provide:

• After-school tutoring opportunities
• Literacy and mathematics training for families
• Technology resources that encourage family engagement
• Access to an on-site ELL interpreter
• At-home access to educational websites and online programs
• Student-success tips and general family resources

Staff members will participate in professional development and implement research-based practices for supporting students and families experiencing poverty.