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Title I
Title I
Title I is a federal program in the United States, created under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), that provides financial assistance to schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families. The goal of Title I is to ensure that all students—regardless of their economic background—have an equal opportunity to achieve academic success and meet state learning standards
Any questions, please contact Braya Qualman, qualmanb@polo.k12.mo.us or at 660-354-2200.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
If a parent/guardian indicatese that another language other than English is spoken in the home, a student may be classified as an English Language Learner (ELL). The student will be screened to determine the level of English proficiency. Results from this testing are used to determine what support the district may provide to the student.
Any questions, please contact Braya Qualman, qualmanb@polo.k12.mo.us or at 660-354-2200.
Homeless Education McKinney-Vento Act
Homeless Education McKinney-Vento Act
The district's homeless liaison works to accurately identify or locate all children/youth that are experiencing homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act and Every Student Succeeds Act. A homeless child/youth is one that lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.
Polo R-VII School District's Homeless Liaison is:
Amanda Judy, School Counselor
Mrs. Judy can be contacted at judya@polo.k12.mo.us or 660-354-2200 ext. 354.
Foster Care Liaison
Foster Care Liaison
Senate Bill 291, enacted in 2009, created sections 167.018 and 167.019 RSMo, otherwise known as the “Foster Care Education Bill of Rights.”
These laws require public school districts and child-placing agencies to ensure that foster children do not fall through the cracks when it comes to receiving an education.
Section 168.018, RSMo, requires each school district to designate a staff member as the educational liaison for children in foster care.
Polo R-VII School District's Foster Care Liaison is:
Amanda Judy, School Counselor
Mrs. Judy can be contacted at judya@polo.k12.mo.us or at 660-354-2200 ext. 354.
FEDERAL PROGRAM REQUIRED INFORMATION
Parents Right to Know
Dear Parent or Guardian:
Our district is required to inform you of information that you, according to the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-95), have the right to know. Upon your request, our district is required to provide to you in a timely manner, the following information:
Whether your student’s teacher has met State qualification and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subject areas in which the teacher provides instruction.
Whether your student’s teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State qualification or licensing criteria have been waived.
Whether your student’s teacher is teaching in the field of discipline of the certification of the teacher.
Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
In addition to the information that parents may request, a building receiving Title I.A funds must provide to each individual parent:
Information on the level of achievement and academic growth of your student, if applicable and available, on each of the State academic assessments required under Title I.A.
Timely notice that your student has been assigned, or has been taught for 4 or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who has not met applicable State certification or licensure requirements at the grade level and subject area in which the teacher has been assigned.
This information may be requested by contacting: Mrs. Braya Qualman, Federal Programs Coordinator.
Parent and Family Involvement and Engagement (Title I, Part A) I-135-S
Parent and Family Involvement and Engagement (Title I, Part A) I-135-S
The District encourages effective involvement by parents, guardians, and families to support the education of their children. In consultation with the State Board, educators, local associations, parent organizations and individual parents/guardians whose children are enrolled in the District, the District will:
Promote regular, two-way communication between home and school.
Promote and support responsible parenting.
Recognize that parents and families play an integral role in assisting their children to learn.
Promote a safe and open atmosphere for parents and families to visit the school that their student(s) attend and actively solicit parental/family support and assistance for school programs.
Include parents as full partners in decisions affecting their children and families.
Avail community resources to strengthen school programs, family practices, and the achievement of students.
The School Parent and Family Engagement Plan may be found here: https://apps.dese.mo.gov/epegs/FundingApplication/ESEAPlanLanding.aspx?phase=BUDGET&version=INITIAL&status=SUBMITTED
The Schoolwide Program Plan is available here: https://apps.dese.mo.gov/epegs/FundingApplication/ESEAPlanLanding.aspx?phase=BUDGET&version=INITIAL&status=SUBMITTED
A copy of the School Parent and Family Engagement Plan, as well as the Schoolwide Program Plan can be viewed in the Elementary Office. If you wish to have a personal copy, please call 660-354-2200 and ask for Braya Qualman or email her at qualmanb@polo.k12.mo.us.
Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) Complaint Procedures
Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) Complaint Procedures
Parents can access the K-4 Student Parent Handbook outlining the steps for making a complaint by visiting our school website www.polo.k12.mo.us/high-school/policies-handbooks or requesting a printed copy from the office.
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