Schools and districts with exemplary and promisingpractices in the area of parent and family engagement are encouraged to submit an Exemplary and Promising Practices in Parent Engagement summary. The summary should highlight a practice that shows leadership, teamwork, the use of Action Plans, innovation, outreach, and evaluation. Selected summaries may be included in the annual edition of the Exemplary and Promising Practices in ParentEngagement document.

Complete the following information and include this cover page and a copy of your Action Plan(blank Action Plan form included with this form) when you submit your school’s or district’s exemplary practice. Text boxes on the application form will expand to accommodate content. Please limit application to three pages, not including this cover sheet, Action Plan, or supporting document(s).

Name of School/District/Organization:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Contact Person:

Title/Position:

Phone: E-mail:

Title of Exemplary or Promising Practice:

Principal’s Name and Signature:

Superintendent’s(or Designee’s) Name and Signature:

Submit Your Typed Application by Mail, Fax or E-Mail to:
Riverside County Office of Education
Division of Educational Services
Attn:Ellen Larson, PELI
c/o Norma Martinez
P.O. Box 868
Riverside, CA92502-0868
FAX: [951] 826-6950


Background and Purpose

  • Circle all grade level(s) involved in this practice: Pre-K K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

• Circle one (or more) of the Six Types of Parent Involvement that are represented in this practice:

Parenting Communicating Volunteering

Learning at HomeDecision Making Collaborating with the Community

  • Was an Action Team for Partnerships and an Action Plan used in the development and implementation of this practice?  Yes  No
  • Briefly describe background information (demographics) about the school/district that directly relates to WHYyour school implemented this practice.
  • What were the specific goals of this practice?

Implementation

  • On the next page, describe in detail the exemplary practice that was implemented. As you describe, be sure to include information about:
  • Roles and responsibilities of parents, teachers, community members, students, administrators, and/or others to implement this practice.
  • Specific ways students benefited from this practice academically, behaviorally, or otherwise.
  • Specific ways parents/family members benefited from this practice.
  • Specific ways the school benefited from this practice.
  • Why this practice is innovative.
  • Challenges your school/district faced in implementing this practice. How did you overcome the challenges?
  • Specific ways the school/district publicized this practice to parents, students, educators, community members, and others.
  • Sources of funding and resources for this practice.
  • Length of time this practice has been in use.

Description of Exemplary or Promising Practice

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One-Year Action Plan for Partnerships

Schedule of School, Family, and Community Partnerships to Help Reach Single Plan for Student Achievementor Local Control and Accountability PlanGoals

School: / School Year:
GOAL as defined in Single Plan for Student Achievement or Local Control and Accountability Plan:
Desired result(s) for THIS goal: / How will you measure the result(s)?
Organize and schedule the family and community involvement activities to support THIS goal.

ACTIVITIES

/ TYPE
(1-6) / DATES OF ACTIVITIES / GRADE LEVEL(S) /

WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR EACH ACTIVITY & WHEN?

/ PERSONS IN CHARGE AND HELPING

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