Parental Involvement Section 1111(d)
A state plan is required to describe how the state will support the collection and dissemination of effective parental involvement practices to LEAs and schools.

The role of the state is to support parental involvement activities and disseminate practices that are based on the following:

• Apply the most current research that meets the highest professional and technical standards and on effective parental involvement that fosters achievement of high standards for all children.
• Are geared toward lowering barriers to greater participation by parents in school planning, review, and improvement experienced.

Right-to-Know
Districts/schools are responsible for notifying parents of each student that certain information may be requested and provided by the LEA in a timely manner in accordance with Parents Right-to-Know. Sec. 1111 (h)

• Inform parents they may ask about the qualifications of their child’s teacher;
• Notify parents in a a timely manner and in an understandable format if a child is assigned to or taught by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
• At the beginning of the school year, LEAs must notify parents of the professional qualifications of their child’s teachers and include the following requirements:
  • Has met state qualifications and licensing criteria.
  • Is under emergency or provisional status.
  • Has a baccalaureate degree, certification in the discipline field, and other pertinent education.
  • Is child provided services by paraprofessionals, and, if so, their qualifications.
    

Parental options for schools in need of improvement
   • School Choice
   • Supplemental Services

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Parental Involvement Research

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