{"id":1142,"date":"2019-08-20T04:56:17","date_gmt":"2019-08-20T04:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/?page_id=1142"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T22:14:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Our School"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_direction=&#8221;100deg&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#12a7b7 20%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 61%&#8221; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#12a7b7&#8243; background_color_gradient_start_position=&#8221;20%&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2023\/06\/2023_elementary-header-image-3.jpg&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;center_right&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; use_background_color_gradient_tablet=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops_tablet=&#8221;#12a7b7 24%|rgba(255,255,255,0) 75%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Our School<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; module_id=&#8221;principal&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_image=&#8221;\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/09\/shutterstock_55863727.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;lighten&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|20px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;16px|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Meet Our Principal<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0||0||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/09\/Principal_sylvia_ramirez.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Image of Principal Mrs. Ramirez&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Mrs. Sylvia Estrella<\/h4>\n<p>&#8220;At Gauldin Elementary School we are dedicated to making sure all students thrive and reach their highest potential. Gauldin staff, parents and students work together to prepare students to be globally competitive and develop strong character.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fun Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mrs. Estrella has finished five marathons: L.A., San Diego, Santa Rosa, Boston, and Chicago.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She was in a surfing video when she was in high school.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Mrs. Estrella has never had any coffee!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.5)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2021\/12\/2022-new-parchment-bkg.jpg&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;hard-light&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Statement of Behavioral Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Gauldin Elementary is a safe, positive, and engaging environment where students grow academically, build relationships with others, and become citizens of strong character.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2020\/06\/dolphin-pride-300&#215;169.png&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_id=&#8221;mission&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;hard-light&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||34px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|0|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/09\/IMG_2218.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Photo of kids playing with robots&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;10px||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||20px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||30px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Mission<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;|20px||0px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||30px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 15px;\">At Gauldin School, we believe that every student can learn. We are committed to teaching a challenging standards-based curriculum, as well as skills to develop a strong character. We provide the tools necessary for students to reach their highest potential and become responsible citizens in the 21st century.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;vision&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#00a5b7&#8243; background_image=&#8221;\/\/web.dusd.net\/gauldin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2019\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-08-29-at-8.47.01-PM.png&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;multiply&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|13px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_5,3_5&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;37px|0px|22.625px|0px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|2px|20px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Vision<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|2px|20px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curriculum and Instruction<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students will receive standards-based instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All students will reach Proficient or Advanced on the California Standards Test<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students will be provided differentiated instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student needs will be met through frequent monitoring of progress and use of flexible groupings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will be established and maintained at each grade level<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response to Intervention Model (RtI) will be implemented as needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instructional time is valued and protected<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research-based strategies\/materials will be utilized<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|2px|20px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Character Education<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All staff will promote and maintain a supportive and nurturing environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The district-adopted CHARACTER COUNTS! program will be implemented<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent involvement will be welcomed and encouraged<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diversity is accepted and appreciated<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px|20px|2px|20px|false|false&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tools to Reach Highest Potential<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All staff will ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All staff will be highly qualified<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incentive programs will be in place to recognize students\u2019 strengths and achievements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schoolwide behavior management plans will be established and maintained<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allocation of school funds will be aligned to mission and vision statements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parent education will be provided to support ongoing classroom instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interested parties\u2019 (SSC, ELAC, PTA, staff, community) input will be encouraged and valued<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_id=&#8221;hsc&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>School &amp; Home Compact for Achievement<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>What is a School-Home Compact?<\/h3>\n<p>A School-Home Compact for Achievement is an agreement that parents, students, and teachers develop together. It explains how parents and teachers will work together to make sure all our students reach grade level standards.<\/p>\n<p>Effective compacts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Link to goals of the school improvement plan.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on student learning skills.<\/li>\n<li>Describe how teachers will help students develop those skills using high quality instruction.<\/li>\n<li>Share strategies parents can use at home.<\/li>\n<li>Explain how teachers and parents will communicate with regard to student progress.<\/li>\n<li>Describe opportunities for parents to volunteer, observe, and participate in the classroom.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Jointly Developed&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The parents and staff of Gauldin School developed this School-Parent Compact for Achievement. Meetings are held on a yearly basis to review the Compact and make changes based on student needs. <strong>Parents are welcome to contribute at any time.<\/strong> If you would like to volunteer, participate, or observe in the classroom, please contact the school.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Building Partnerships&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Your support and input are valued and instrumental in helping our students succeed! Opportunities for involvement include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Class Message Board<\/li>\n<li>Back-to-School\/Parent Night<\/li>\n<li>PTA Meetings<\/li>\n<li>Parent Workshops<\/li>\n<li>Coffee with the Gauldin Gals<\/li>\n<li>Open House<\/li>\n<li>School Site Council Meetings<\/li>\n<li>ELAC Meetings<\/li>\n<li>Title I Annual Meeting<\/li>\n<li>Student Productions<\/li>\n<li>Awards Assemblies<\/li>\n<li>District Sponsored events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/alameda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/35\/2024\/10\/DUSD-Vertical-Logo500x476.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;DUSD logo&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0.5rem||false|false&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop life-long reading and comprehension strategies, which will increase proficiency in state testing and meet our critical reading focus.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage and foster students&#8217; interest in reading using a variety of fictional literature and nonfiction texts.<\/li>\n<li>Determine the meaning of, comprehend, and appropriately utilize academic vocabulary in speaking and writing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Our focus in mathematics will be to:&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Integrate technology to enrich day to day learning, intervention, and authentic assessment.<\/li>\n<li>Have students explain their mathematical reasoning that supports their problem solving strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Provide homework in order to review and practice the day&#8217;s lesson.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Our focus in Science and Social Studies will be to:&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h4&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorporate more written reports with projects and labs in support of the non-fiction targets of the common core standards and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).<\/li>\n<li>Science will assign research-based projects that involve experimentation and investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_icon font_icon=&#8221;&#xf51c;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#17B4C3&#8243; icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>At School<\/h3>\n<p>The Gauldin staff will work with students and their families to support students&#8217; success in reading and math. Some of our key connections with families will be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate regularly with parents regarding current academic programs and be accessible to parents\/guardians to discuss questions and\/or concerns.<\/li>\n<li>Provide materials and information to help parents support the school&#8217;s academic program.<\/li>\n<li>Offer Parent Workshops in Literacy and Math to provide strategies and resources for home support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_icon font_icon=&#8221;&#xf015;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#17B4C3&#8243; icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>At Home<\/h3>\n<p>Gauldin Elementary School staff, in collaboration with parents, will develop ideas about how families can support students&#8217; success:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check Parent Square<\/li>\n<li>Discuss and review my child&#8217;s schoolwork nightly.<\/li>\n<li>Read with or listen to my child read every day.<\/li>\n<li>Attend family literacy and math workshops.<\/li>\n<li>Involve my child in solving real-world math problems every day.<\/li>\n<li>Review assessments, MathFactLab, and iReady reports.<\/li>\n<li>Review the Pillars of Character.<\/li>\n<li>Attendance counts every day. Minutes matter at Gauldin Elementary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,3_4&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;align-items:center;&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|6px|6px|6px|6px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_icon font_icon=&#8221;&#xf19c;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#17B4C3&#8243; icon_width=&#8221;75px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Student Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Gauldin School students know the importance of being responsible. A responsible student will come to school every day on time, prepared, and ready to learn. To make connections between learning at home and at school, students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,0,0\">Come to school on time every day ready to learn.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,1,0\">Update your iPad regularly and come to school with it fully charged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,2,0\">Take home, review, and discuss schoolwork and materials nightly with parents\/guardians.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,3,0\">Ask for help when you have trouble with your schoolwork.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,4,0\">Participate in classroom discussions and group work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,5,0\">Read to\/with and discuss the text with an adult for 20-30 minutes every day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,6,0\">Use strategies learned in class to solve real-world math problems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0,7,0\">Complete 2 or more iReady lessons in both math and reading weekly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_id=&#8221;pip&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Engagement Policy<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The school recognizes that parents and guardians are their children&#8217;s first and most influential teachers. We believe that continued parental involvement in a child&#8217;s education contributes greatly to student achievement and conduct. This Parent and Family Engagement Policy is an integral component of our school plan to promote a meaningful partnership between the school and the home.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Part 1: General Expectations&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|&#8211;et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Gauldin Elementary School agrees to implement the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The school will jointly develop with parents, distribute to parents of Title I children, a School Parental Involvement Policy that the school and parents of participating children agree to uphold.<\/li>\n<li>The school will notify parents about the School Parent and Family Engagement Policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, will distribute this policy to parents in English and Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>The school will revisit the School Parent and Family Engagement Policy yearly to meet the changing needs of parents and the school.<\/li>\n<li>The school will make the School Parent and Family Engagement Policy available to the local community through a web site link.<\/li>\n<li>The school will adopt the Home-School compact as a component of its Parent and Family Engagement Policy<\/li>\n<li>The school will provide accessibility and opportunities for parents with limited English proficiency, parents with disabilities, and parents of migratory students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The school agrees to be governed by the following definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities and procedures in accordance with this definition:<\/p>\n<p>Parental involvement means the participation of parents, including those with disabilities and\/or with limited English proficiency, in regular and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>that parents play an integral role in assisting their child\u2019s learning;<\/li>\n<li>that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child\u2019s education; including the Home-School Compact;<\/li>\n<li>that parents are full partners in their child\u2019s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child;<\/li>\n<li>the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Part 2: Policy Implementation&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|&#8211;et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Gauldin Elementary School will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development and joint agreement of its Engagement Policy and its schoolwide plan, if applicable, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way under section 1118(b) of the ESEA:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\">Title I Parent Team Meetings will be held to create, review, and improve the Engagement Policy and the Home-School Compact yearly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_2bf6b07a7e2dfa08-87\">Parents will have the opportunity <span class=\"citation-461\"><\/span><span class=\"citation-460 citation-461 citation-end-461\">to discuss and share ways to improve the Title 1 Program.<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><span class=\"citation-460 citation-end-460\"><source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_2bf6b07a7e2dfa08-88\"><span class=\"citation-459\"><\/span><span class=\"citation-458 citation-459 citation-end-459\">Parents will have the opportunity to complete a survey about our Title 1 Program each year.<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><span class=\"citation-458 citation-end-458\"><source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_2bf6b07a7e2dfa08-89\"><span class=\"citation-456\"><\/span><span class=\"citation-456 citation-457 citation-end-457\">Parents will be provided, if they request an appointment for regula<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><span class=\"citation-456 citation-end-456\">r meetings.<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Gauldin Elementary School will take the following actions to distribute to parents of children participating and the local community, the Engagement Policy:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\">The hard copy of the school\u2019s Parent and Family Engagement Policy will be available to any parent when requested.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\">The Engagement Policy will be posted on our official School web site for the community to view.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Gauldin Elementary School will review yearly and update periodically its Engagement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\">A team meeting will be held yearly to review and\/or update the Engagement Policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\">The Fall Information Meeting will review the Williams Uniform Complaint Procedure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\">Fall meeting with survey regarding dates times and topics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">Gauldin Elementary School will convene an annual meeting to inform parents of the following:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\">That their child\u2019s school participates in Title I,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\">About the requirements of Title I<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\">Of their rights to be involved in:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,0,0\">Parent and Family Engagement Policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,1,0\">Home-School Compact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,1,2,0\">Williams Uniform Complaint Procedure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\">About their school\u2019s participation in Title I<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_2bf6b07a7e2dfa08-90\"><span class=\"citation-455 citation-end-455\">Invitations emailed home in English &amp; Spanish and posted on social media<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" id=\"p-rc_2bf6b07a7e2dfa08-91\"><span class=\"citation-454 citation-end-454\">Dialer callers in English and Spanish and at convenient times for parents<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_2bf6b07a7e2dfa08-92\"><span class=\"citation-453 citation-end-453\">Parents are encouraged to attend parent functions, through various incentives<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\" id=\"p-rc_2bf6b07a7e2dfa08-93\"><span class=\"citation-452 citation-end-452\">Parents are encouraged to take the LCAP survey yearly, to voice their opinion<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span>s<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\">Gauldin Elementary School will hold a flexible number of meetings at varying times, including childcare:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7a8f40bbb2ba0327-101\">Invitations will be sent <span class=\"citation-519 citation-end-519\">home in English and Spanish, with plenty of notice along with automatic dialer calls.<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_7a8f40bbb2ba0327-102\"><span class=\"citation-518 citation-end-518\">Childcare will be provided by trained volunteers.<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_7a8f40bbb2ba0327-103\"><span class=\"citation-517 citation-end-517\">Spanish translation will be provided at parent functions.<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_7a8f40bbb2ba0327-104\"><span class=\"citation-516 citation-end-516\">Parent surveys will be given to determine parent interest needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_7a8f40bbb2ba0327-104\"><span class=\"citation-516 citation-end-516\"><\/span>The school will provide information about Title I programs to parents of participating children in a timely manner:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\">A Fall meeting will be held.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5\">Gauldin Elementary School School will provide to parents of students a description and explanation of the curriculum being used, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\">Please contact your childs teacher or counselor if you need assistance with curriculum, grades or any other concerns regarding your childs academics and progress.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\">This will also be discussed at the Title I Informational Meeting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Gauldin Elementary School will provide parents opportunities to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\">Informational meetings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\">Parent Education opportunities such as Goffee with the Gauldin Gals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\">SSC \u2013 School Site Council<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\">PTA Meetings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\">Annual Title I Meeting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\">District LCAP Survey<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Part 3: Shared Responsibilities for High Achievement&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|&#8211;et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-109\">Gauldin Elementary School will build the school\u2019s <span class=\"citation-646\"><\/span><span class=\"citation-646 citation-647 citation-end-647\">and parents\u2019 capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, through the foll<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><span class=\"citation-646 citation-end-646\">owing activities specifically described below:<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,0,0\">Needs Assessment Survey taken by parents (conducted by Title I)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,1,0\">Parent input through team meetings (conducted by Title I)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,2,0\">Parental requests (conducted by Title I)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,3,0\">Varied \/ multiple meeting times (conducted by Title I)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,4,0\">PTA Meetings (conducted by the PTA board members)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,5,0\">Encouragement to attend \u201cBack To School\u201d night and Open House (conducted by the staff and principal)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"1,6,0\">Principal\u2019s newsletter which is distributed in Spanish and English<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Gauldin Elementary School will incorporate the Home-School Compact as a component of its Parent and Family Engagement Policy:<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"3\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\">Both policies will be reviewed at the meetings held for Title I parents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\">Both policies will be displayed on our school web site<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\">Both policies will be available in the school office.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-110\">Gauldin Elementary School will, with the assistance of its district, provide assistance to parents of children <span class=\"citation-645 citation-end-645\">served by the school in understanding topics, such as the following:<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-111\"><span class=\"citation-644 citation-end-644\">the State\u2019s academic content standards,<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-112\"><span class=\"citation-643 citation-end-643\">the State\u2019s CAASPP proficiency levels<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-112\"><span class=\"citation-643 citation-end-643\"><source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><span class=\"citation-642 citation-end-642\">the State and local academic assessments including alternate assessments,<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-114\"><span class=\"citation-641 citation-end-641\">the requirements of T<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span>itle I<sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\">how to monitor their child\u2019s progress, and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,5,0\">how to work with educators<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,6,0\">Results of the annual Title I review &#8211; These various topics will be addressed at the Title 1 Informational Meetings and through Parent Education throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-115\">Gauldin Elementary <span class=\"citation-640 citation-end-640\">School will, with the assistance of its district, provide materials to help parents work with their children to improve their children\u2019s academic achievement, through:<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-116\"><span class=\"citation-639 citation-end-639\">parent brochures \/ newsletters<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-117\"><span class=\"citation-638 citation-end-638\">parent education<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span><sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_9dbdc3714274e1eb-118\"><span class=\"citation-637 citation-end-637\">parent meetings and school functio<source-footnote ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3058444667=\"\"><sup _ngcontent-ng-c3058444667=\"\" class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"><\/sup><\/source-footnote><\/span>ns<sources-carousel-inline ng-version=\"0.0.0-PLACEHOLDER\" _nghost-ng-c3503577814=\"\"><source-inline-chip _ngcontent-ng-c3503577814=\"\" _nghost-ng-c2740253490=\"\" class=\"ng-star-inserted\"><\/source-inline-chip><\/sources-carousel-inline><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\">Gathering parental input on desired parent education trainings<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gauldin Elementary School with the assistance of its district and parents, educate its staff, in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Staff Meetings<\/li>\n<li>Professional Development<\/li>\n<li>Professional Literature<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Q\u2019 Parent Connect Online System through the DUSD App as well as Canvas.<\/li>\n<li>Parent Square<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Gauldin Elementary School will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, take the following actions to ensure that information related to the school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities, is sent to the parents of participating children in an understandable and uniform format, including alternative formats upon request, and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All parent invitations and information will be translated in Spanish.<\/li>\n<li>All parent invitations will be emailed home and posted on social media.<\/li>\n<li>Auto dialer and email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Part 4: Adoption&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0061AF&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|&#8211;et_global_heading_font_weight|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||1rem||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0.5rem|0px|false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#444444&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>This Parent and Family Engagement Policy has been developed jointly with and agreed on with, parents of children participating in Title I, as evidenced by Vanessa Caro, Categorical Resource Teacher.<\/p>\n<p>This policy was approved and adopted by Gauldin\u2019s School Site Council in May 2024 and will be in effect for the 2024-2025 school year. The school will be available school-wide to all parents of students through our website. It will be made available to the local community. 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