Title I Parent and Family Engagement
Ruben M. Sanchez
District Director
361-767-6600 Ext. 2073
Pearl Arias
St. Anthony School - Parent Liaison
361-387-3814
2025-2026 Newsletters
What is Parent and Family Engagement?
What is Parent and Family Engagement?
A process of community action that enriches the entire educational spectrum.
A process of community action that enriches the entire educational spectrum.
- The home
- The school
- The community
What creates a strong partnership with parents?
- Interacting with the school
- The school is interested in the family by making positive phone calls
- Home visits
- Orientation sessions at school where staff members and parents work cooperatively together
What happens when parents show an interest in school?
For the child:
- Higher esteem
- Increased motivation
- Willingness to learn
For the parent:
- Gains confidence
- Awareness of a parent’s impact on a child’s development
- Gain information about school’s activities
- Understanding of the child’s learning behavior
- Observe the child with peers
- Involved with the child in the child’s own setting
- Classroom observation
- Reinforce school skills at home
- Meet other parents in the community
For the teacher:
- Discuss the individual needs of students
- Learn more information about the students
- More communication with parents
- Explain classroom materials and strategies being used
- Better understanding about the community being served
For the school:
- Increased effectiveness of school programs
- Increased enrichment activities
- Better communication between the home and school
- Awareness of the needs of the parents and community
What activities contribute to a successful parental involvement program?
- Classroom observations
- Classroom participation
- Engagement in the total environment of the child
Who can volunteer?
- Parents
- Senior Citizens
- Students
- Working men and women
- Community people
- Business community members
Volunteer Guidelines
Volunteers are guided by school policies, rules, and regulations, under the direction of a staff member. Classroom work is always confidential. Keep the following points in mind:
- The teacher is a certified employee under the laws of the state and the district.
- School staff will supervise the volunteers.
- The teacher is responsible for instruction, safety, and discipline.
- The school volunteers should work with staff members in a professional manner.
Confidentiality
In order to protect the rights of students, volunteers must remember to maintain confidentiality when working on a campus. Principals and teachers have the authority to discipline a student, and the progress or behavior of students must not be discussed.
Environment
RISD has a smoke free, drug free environment. Volunteers are expected to abide by these guidelines.
Sign In
Please sign the parent and family engagement sheets in the front office or get a visitors badge as you report to your volunteer assignment or as you leave the campus.
Why Sign In?
To keep a record of who is working in the school and to know where you can be reached in case of an emergency.
Volunteer Badges
- The badge is a clear identification as a school volunteer
- Teachers, school personnel, and other volunteers can recognize you
- You are very special and we want to recognize you
What are the Qualifications for School Volunteer?
- Sign a volunteer consent form if you are not a parent or guardian
- Enjoy working with children
- Have an interest in education and the community
- Feel a commitment to the goals of the parent and family engagement program and the district
- Want to help
- Be dependable and in good health
Safety Procedures
Do not lift anything heavy. If you need something moved while assigned to a classroom, contact the office or head custodian. If accident or injury occurs, notify your supervisor immediately. An accident report must be completed within 24 hours.
Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy