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    Parent and Family Engagement

    Parent and family engagement efforts provide encouragement, tools, resources, and opportunities for parents to become fully involved in their child's education. In building these respectful partnerships and collaborating with parents. MEP staff can improve the academic performance of migratory children.

    A strong parent and family engagement plan includes five simple principles, as outlined in Engage Every Family, by Steven M. Constantino.

    PFE Training: 5 Simple Principles


    Before viewing, download the related training materials. This will allow you to take notes and reflect on current practices when mentioned throughout the video.

    Training Videos

    Requirements for MEP Parent & Family Engagement
    • This video provides an overview of the different PFE expectations and requirements in the ESSA, Title I, Part C grants.
    • To receive your downloadable certificate after viewing the video, be sure to take the quiz.

    PAC Requirements
    • This video focuses on the specific requirements for ESSA, Title I, Part C regarding Parent Advisory Council or PAC.
    • To receive your downloadable certificate after viewing the video, be sure to take the quiz.

    Hosting a Parent Information Session
    • This video provides steps, suggestions, and tips for hosting a successful parent information session.
    • To receive your downloadable certificate after viewing the video, be sure to take the quiz.

    Staff Resources

    Additional PAC Resources
    Related PAC Documents
    Training Slides from Dr. Prather-Smith
    Texas MEP Digital Resources Brochures (to print for parents)
    TMIP Brochures (to print for parents)
    Welcome Packets

    Parent Resources

    About the MEP videos
    Title III Engagement Series (Emergent Bilingual)