Title 1 and the Parent Advisory Council
EXAMPLES OF ALLOWABLE TITLE I PARENT INVOLVEMENT EXPENDITURES
The focus of expenditures for Title I parent involvement funds is on building the capacity of parents of Title I participating children to be able to join in an effective partnership with schools to support high student achievement. Expenditures should be planned in accordance with goals, objectives, and activities detailed in the district or school’s Comprehensive Education Plan. Parents of Title I participating children must be consulted regarding Title I expenditures. Such consultation must take place before any expenditures are made, be ongoing, and continue throughout the fiscal year. Expenditures should be reasonable and be made in accordance with the New York City Department of Education policies and procedures as detailed in the Department’s Standard Operating Procedures Manual.
Examples of allowable parent involvement expenditures with Title I funds include:
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Family literacy training Parenting skills building Meetings to engage parents in planning, development, and evaluation of Title I programs Professional development for parents to enable all children in the school to meet City and State performance standards, during the regular school year and the summer Translation of information into any language spoken by a significant percentage of the parents of Title I participating children Per session costs of hiring teachers to provide classes or workshops for parents Reasonable expenditures for refreshments or food at parent workshops and trainings, particularly when parent involvement activities extend through mealtime ESL and GED preparation courses for adults Evening classes that develop practical skills, such as computer proficiency Instructional supplies and materials |
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Equipment and books to create a lending library collection for parents Equipment and supplies for a parent resource room to be used for parent workshops and other training sessions Reimbursement to parents for such expenses as transportation or babysitting costs (with applicable receipts) associated with attendance at workshops, meetings, or conferences Postage, communications, and printing to provide ongoing outreach and information services to parents Contracts with community-based organizations to provide parent involvement services more appropriately provided by an external agency Distribution of home-based educational activities Activities for non-English speaking parents Expenses related to parent-teacher conferences |
*Note: This is a list of examples of allowable expenditures. Allowable expenditures are not limited to this list only.
ALLOWABLE EXPENDITIURES FOR FUNDS