Each school which receives Title I funds must have a parent involvement policy as part of its Title I plan. This policy must be developed jointly with, approved by and distributed to parents and must include a description of how the school will:

• convene an initial annual meeting for parents to explain Title I.
• offer flexible meetings for parents. Such meetings should include time to share experiences, brainstorm about creative programs to involve parents, and participate in decisions about the education of their children.
• involve parents in planning, review, and improvement of the program.
• give parents timely information about the program, including a description of the school curriculum and the assessments used to measure student progress.
• implement a school-parent compact, which outlines how schools, parents, and students will share responsibility for ensuring student achievement. (See discussion below)
• build capacity to ensure the effective involvement of parents. Each school and district must provide assistance to parents to help them understand standards and assessments. and the educational program which will help their children meet the standards. Schools and districts are to provide training and materials and must coordinate with other programs, such as literacy training programs, in order to help parents help their children at home. Schools must also help teachers, principals, and other staff work well with parents.

If the school has a parental involvement policy for all parents it may be amended to meet the
requirements of Title I.