There is no program and no policy that can substitute for a parent who is involved in their child’s education from day one. — President Barack Obama

ESEA reauthorization provides the opportunity to promote the importance of strengthening and supporting family and community engagement by:

• Supporting comprehensive district and school approaches to family engagement.
• Enhancing district and school capacity around family engagement.
• Identifying and supporting best practices.

PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT means the systemic inclusion of parents and families as partners with district and school staff in their child's education in a manner that

• promotes shared responsibility for student learning;
• is responsive to student, parent, and family needs; and
• reinforces that learning begins at birth and takes place in the home, school, and community.

Each District and School Receiving Title I Funds develops a family engagement plan with participation of parents, school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders.

SPPS DISTRICT FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PLAN

SPPS District Family Engagement Plan