Winfield Elementary School
School Parent and Family Engagement Plan
2025-2026
Purpose
Winfield Elementary School recognizes that families are our students’ first and most important teachers. We are committed to fostering strong partnerships between home and school to maximize student success. This Parent & Family Engagement Policy outlines how Winfield Elementary will involve families in meaningful ways to support student learning, school improvement, and community connection in accordance with the requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Policy Goals
1. Promote Shared Responsibility
o Establish a strong home–school partnership built on trust, respect, and shared goals for student achievement.
o Empower families to actively participate in their child’s education both at home and at school.
2. Ensure Two-Way Communication
o Provide clear, timely, and accessible information to families in multiple formats (print, digital, social media, and in person).
o Create opportunities for families to give feedback and contribute to decision-making.
3. Build Capacity for Engagement
o Offer learning opportunities for families to better understand curriculum, assessments, and ways to support learning at home.
o Provide staff training on effective family engagement strategies that are culturally responsive and inclusive.
Family Engagement Strategies
1. Communication
· Week-at-Glance, Monthly Calendars, school website, and Facebook updates.
· ClassDojo and Remind used by teachers for quick classroom communication.
· Parent surveys conducted at least twice yearly to gather input on school programs and family needs.
· Translation and accessibility support provided for families when needed.
2. Shared Decision-Making
· Annual Title I meeting to explain program requirements, parents’ rights, and available services.
· Parent input gathered through surveys, parent–teacher conferences, and schoolwide forums.
· Meetings for parents to share concerns and ideas directly with school administration.
· Parents invited to participate on school improvement committees and policy review teams.
3. Parent Learning Opportunities
· Curriculum nights (ELA, Math, Science) to showcase grade-level learning expectations.
· Parent workshops on reading strategies, internet safety, social–emotional learning, and test preparation.
· Invitations to classroom showcases, Club Days, and P.A.W.S. for Excellence recognition events.
4. Volunteering & School Events
· Parents encouraged to volunteer in classrooms, library, and schoolwide events.
· Opportunities to participate in Trunk-or-Treat, Book Fairs, Field Day, Family Nights, and other celebrations.
· Sign-up systems provided both online and in the front office to make volunteering accessible.
5. Student Learning Support
· Parent access to MAP Growth and TNReady results with guidance on how to support at home.
· Newsletters and digital resources aligned with CKLA, EnVision Math, and Science standards.
· Collaboration with families on 504 Plans, IEPs, and intervention supports to ensure student success.
Use of Parent & Family Engagement Funds
Title I parent and family engagement funds will be used to:
· Provide family workshops and training sessions.
· Purchase materials and resources to support home learning.
· Support family engagement events that strengthen school–home partnerships.
· Provide translation, childcare, or transportation (as needed) to remove barriers to parent participation.
Annual Review
· The Parent & Family Engagement Policy will be reviewed each year with input from parents, teachers, administrators, and community partners.
· Feedback will be collected through surveys, parent forums, and the annual Title I meeting.
· Revisions will be shared with families in the fall and posted on the school website.
Commitment
At Winfield Elementary School, we believe that when families, school staff, and the community work together, students achieve more. Through ongoing communication, shared decision-making, and meaningful opportunities for engagement, we will continue to strengthen the partnership between home and school.