Terry Norton

This document details the Marengo County Schools' Parent and Family Engagement Policy, outlining the local educational agency's strategies for involving parents and families in Title I, Part A programs. Key components include joint development of the LEA Consolidated Plan, coordination and technical assistance for effective parental involvement activities, and annual evaluations of policy effectiveness. The policy emphasizes building capacity among parents and staff, integrating engagement strategies with other programs, and providing accessible information to improve student academic achievement and school performance.

This document details the Alabama State Department of Education's application for ESSER 2 funds to support educational recovery initiatives. The application focuses on two primary areas: High-Quality Professional Development and Unfinished Learning Supports. Professional development includes initiatives for English Language Arts (e.g., Science of Reading, LETRS, Dyslexia Awareness) and Mathematics (e.g., COS Foundational, NUMBERS, OGAP). Unfinished learning supports encompass a range of assessments (e.g., STAR Reading, aimswebPlus), family engagement resources (e.g., Homework Hotline, Parent Engagement Rooms), and technological tools (e.g., Chromebooks, printers). The overarching goal is to enhance teaching quality, address learning gaps, and provide comprehensive support for students and families in Alabama.

This document outlines the Marengo County Schools' comprehensive Back to School Plan, developed as a flexible response to the COVID-19 crisis for the 2024-2025 school year. It establishes a framework for blended learning, integrating both traditional in-person instruction and virtual learning modalities. The plan prioritizes student and staff safety through detailed health services, sanitation protocols, and technology integration to ensure continuity of learning. Key components address attendance, safety precautions, food services, instructional practices, support for special populations, and operational guidelines for transportation and school events.

This Consolidated Plan for Marengo County Public District aims to ensure all children receive a high-quality education and close achievement gaps. Key strategic pillars include developing a well-rounded instructional program, rigorously monitoring student progress, and identifying and supporting at-risk students through various interventions. The plan also focuses on ensuring equitable teacher placement, fulfilling responsibilities for school improvement initiatives (CSI, TSI, ATSI), and establishing poverty criteria for resource allocation. Furthermore, it outlines provisions for homeless children and youth, supports early childhood education transitions, and implements strategies to reduce the overuse of disciplinary practices. A significant emphasis is placed on coordinating academic and career/technical education, including work-based learning opportunities, and fostering robust parent and family engagement through coordinated activities, communication, and continuous evaluation to improve student academic achievement and school performance.

The Comprehensive English Learner District Plan for Marengo County Public District aims to improve the education of English learners, enabling them to achieve English proficiency and meet state academic standards. The plan outlines procedures for student identification, placement, assessment, and exit, emphasizing instructional programs like Structured English Immersion and the integration of WIDA ELP standards. It also details grading and retention policies, staffing, data collection, program evaluation, and referral processes for special services. A core focus is on fostering parent, family, and community engagement through clear, native-language communication.