Parents Right to Know As part of the No Child Left Behind Act, schools must provide parents with the following information:
The professional qualifications of teachers and instructional paraprofessionals
Notification if the child’s teacher is not highly qualified
Child’s level of achievement in each of the state academic assessments
Notification if a school is a low performing school and has been identified as a Priority, Focus, and/ or Emerging school Parental Involvement
Volunteer: Studies have shown that children are more successful when parents are involved in their education. You can help your child succeed
Helping with homework
Reading to your child
Talking to your child’s teacher
Muskogee Public Schools 202 W. Broadway St. Muskogee, OK 74401
PH: 918-684-3700
Fax: 918-684-3703
www.mpsi20.org
Joyce Weston Director of Title I PH: 918-684-3700 EXT: 1691
[email protected] Title I is the largest federal aid program for elementary, middle and high schools. Through Title I, money is given to school districts around the country based on the number of low-income families in each district. Muskogee Public School District uses Title I money for supplemental educational services for children in need of educational help. The focus of Title I program is on helping all students meet the same high standards expected of all children.
Instruction Summer school After-school tutoring Instructional materials and supplies Additional teachers / instructional coaches Parent resource center Parent involvement activities
As a parent you can influence your child’s success in school. The Parent Involvement Policy for Muskogee Public Schools was jointly developed with parental participation to meet the No Child Left Behind Act and to meet the combined needs of parents, students and schools. Each Title I school has a School Parent Compact.
You can help by: Making sure your child attends school every day Check homework daily Attending parent / teacher conferences
Joining your child’s PTA
Supporting your schools extracurricular activities
Volunteering at child’s school
Keeping your child’s teacher informed about events in your child’s life that may affect his/her performance at school
Attending parent / teacher conferences
Communicating with your child’s teacher regularly by phone, email or notes