APS FAMILY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIC CHOICE PROGRAM
In 2016, a Family Engagement Strategy was created in response to the community’s request for an authentic commitment to
engage our students and their families. Family engagement was occurring in many pockets across the district with varied levels
of success. Through the creation of an Office of Family Engagement we are now able to tailor support to address the unique
needs of clusters and schools. There will be a rollout of a district-wide Warm/Welcoming Environment program that will provide
professional development to front office staff, parent liaisons and others. The training will include courses on customer service,
cultural competency, and communication. The rollout will also include Family Engagement Choice whereby school campuses
will choose one of the three initiatives that best match the needs of their students, families, and community by the start of the
2017/2018 school year. The initiatives will be funded through Title I in the formulas shown below.
DISTRICT-WIDE INITIATIVES
Warm &
Welcoming
Environments
Customer Service
Training
May/July 2017
Cultural Competencies Training
October 2017
Other Program Specific
Professional Development
January 2018
SCHOOL BASED INITIATIVES
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
ACADEMIC PARENT TEACHER
TEAM PROGRAM (APTT)
REMOVING BARRIERS PROGRAM
SCHOOL DESIGNED PROGRAM
APTT Model
Community Based Approach
School Based Approach
Funding to support professional development, materials, supplies, and stipends for
Teacher Home Visits.
Funding can support transportation,
childcare, and rental fees to bring parent
meetings to the community.
Leverage GO Team supports to promote
engagement.
FUNDING TIMELINE
APRIL 2017 - FUNDING ALLOTMENT GIVEN
MAY 2017 - TITLE I SCHOOL-WIDE PLAN AND BUDGET DUE
JUNE 2017 - FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CHOICE COMPLETED
JULY 2017 - FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL USE
<400 STUDENTS
401-699 STUDENTS
700+ STUDENTS
$6K Family Engagement
Title I Funds
$11K Family Engagement
Title I Funds
$15K Family Engagement
Title I Funds
For additional information, please contact: Sonya O. Hunte, Director - [email protected] - 404.802.2807