The Hodge Annual Title I Family Forum took place March 19th at 10 AM and 2PM in the Family Engagement Office. Please click the Link Below to view the Annual Title I Family Forum PowerPoint. 

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NcH2rcqiwWAXhXZyjWVOQKWzeMoZCQatwc8_veXv4Kc/edit?usp=sharing

 

Getting Ready for the 2026–2027 School Year

Title I Planning – Family Forum

Hodge Elementary School

Presented by: Samanthia Williams, Principal

Why Family Input Matters

·        Parents work more closely with their children than any other adults.

·        Parents provide critical input because they know their children best.

·        Involved parents support not only their own child but all students.

·        Parents are consistently involved throughout a child’s school career.

·        Parents contribute life and professional experience, even if they are not educators.

Tools Toward Student Achievement

·        Family Engagement Budget

·        School-Parent Compact

·        Family Engagement Policy

·        Building Staff Capacity

·        School Improvement Plan

Family Engagement Budget

Parents of children receiving Title I services are involved in decisions on how family engagement funds are used.

Estimated 2026–2027 Budget: $4,000

School–Parent Compact

An agreement among parents, students, and teachers outlining shared responsibility to support student achievement.

Family Engagement Policy

A written policy describing how the school works with families and the activities provided for parent involvement.

School Improvement Plan

A plan designed to improve educational programs and help all students meet or exceed state standards.

Building Staff Capacity

Discussion focused on educating staff about the value of family partnerships and strengthening school-family relationships.

Café Etiquette

·        Focus on what matters

·        Contribute your thinking

·        Listen to understand

·        Connect ideas

·        Encourage creativity and participation

·        Have fun

Café Discussion Directions

·        Join a table

·        Review feedback questions

·        Read assigned documents

·        Discuss as a group

·        Record feedback

·        Rotate tables when signaled

Getting Ready for a Successful 2026-2027 School Year

School: Hodge Elementary School

Date: 19 March 2026 Time: 10AM & 2PM

 

Agenda

 

· Looking forward to 2026-2027

 

· Need for Parent/Family Input on:

o Family Engagement Budget

o School –Parent Compacts

o Family Engagement Policy

o School Improvement Plan

o Training Staff to Partner with Parents in the Academic Achievement of Students

 

 

 

Rotating through Café Style groups to review: Budget, Compacts, Policy, School Improvement Plan and Training Staff

We Want to Hear From You!

Family voices matter and help shape our school com