Joanna Ozbirn

The Parent and Family Engagement Plan for Blue Mountain School outlines a comprehensive strategy to foster active parent and family involvement. It details initiatives such as annual meetings to inform parents about Title I requirements and their rights, the establishment of a Parent Advisory Committee for plan review and improvement, and targeted academic-focused meetings for specific grade transitions. The plan emphasizes building parental capacity, ensuring accessibility for non-English speakers and individuals with disabilities, and providing flexible meeting options to encourage participation and support student success.

This document outlines the South Tippah School District's policy and plan for English Learner, Immigrant, and Migrant students. It details student identification criteria, parental notification processes, program requirements including assessments and staff certification, and evaluation methods. The plan's goals are to ensure English proficiency and academic achievement for these students, promote parental and community participation, and establish accountability measures for program effectiveness. Key activities include employing tutors and an EL Coach, providing yearly training, hosting an annual orientation meeting, and utilizing individual and small group instruction.

This plan outlines Ripley Elementary School's strategy for parent and family engagement, particularly concerning its Title I program. Key initiatives include convening annual meetings to inform parents about Title I requirements, establishing a Parent Advisory Committee to plan and review programs, and implementing a Parent/Student/School Compact. The plan also focuses on building parental involvement capacity through academic-focused events and ensuring inclusive participation for parents with diverse needs, including language and disability accommodations.

This document outlines the South Tippah School District's policy and instructional plan for supporting immigrant and migrant students with limited English proficiency. It details identification criteria, parental notification procedures, and admission policies for these students. The plan focuses on ensuring students achieve English proficiency and meet state academic standards, while also promoting parent and community engagement. Key activities include providing comprehensive language instruction programs, tutoring, bilingual coaching, and regular language proficiency assessments.

This Dropout Prevention-Restructuring Plan for the South Tippah School District is mandated by state law to address dropout rates and align with the Mississippi Board of Education's goal for college and career readiness. The plan outlines four primary objectives: reducing retention rates in grades K-2, providing targeted assistance to subgroups to meet graduation requirements, implementing dropout recovery initiatives for students aged 17-21, and ensuring smooth transitions for students returning from juvenile detention centers. It details strategies across attendance, behavior, and course performance to support these goals and improve student outcomes.