Family Involvement
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Family Involvement at Tonalea Day School
The Navajo District values families as equal partners in their children's education. We aim to foster strong ties between parents/guardians and the school through research-backed family involvement approaches. Parents and guardians are vital as teachers, supporters, advocates, and decision-makers in their children's learning. Effective two-way communication between home and school is essential for a meaningful and productive connection between the school and the community.
Key Initiatives
- Involving families in school improvement plans
- Implementing family involvement activities to boost student achievement
- Enhancing parent/guardian involvement through collaboration and communication
- Coordinating workshops and strategies to support parents and guardians in their role
- Conducting annual evaluations to refine the Parent Involvement Policy
Featured Programs
Family Nights
- Engaging and interactive events allow parents and families to participate in various activities supporting their child's education.
- Providing opportunities for parents to connect with educators and each other, fostering a sense of community and shared learning experiences.
McKinney-Vento
- This program ensures that homeless children and youth have equal access to education, removing barriers, and providing necessary support for their academic success.
- It also addresses the needs of students experiencing homelessness through immediate enrollment, transportation assistance, and access to essential services.
Child Incorporated
- We collaborate with Children Incorporated to offer specialized programs and services that cater to children's unique needs and development.
- We support parents in understanding and leveraging Children Incorporated programs to enhance their child's learning and growth.
Important Resources
I. Student-Parent Handbook and Parent Involvement Policy
- Distributed to parents of enrolled students, explaining key initiatives and engagement opportunities.
II. Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
- Comprising parents/guardians and school personnel
- Monthly meetings on the second Tuesday at 6 p.m.
- Encouraging organized family involvement in policy planning and review
- Providing language interpreters upon request
- Regular updates to meet evolving family and school needs
