The goals for the District Level Parent Advisory Council are outlined by Title I requirements that specify that each Each school/district should have a Parent Advisory Council which:

• Gives parents or guardians a voice in decision making related to development of effective Title I programs across the district
• Provides training opportunities so that parents or guardians can assist with skill development at home
• Provides regular and frequent communication to keep parents or guardians informed and solicit their involvement as full partners in their child's learning
• Is comprised of a representative from each Title I school who will meet quarterly. 
• Offers input from a parent or guardian's perspective but is an advisory group, with final decision making resting with central office personnel. 

Meetings will consist of information to promote parent knowledge of learning and strategies used to strengthen learning in Title I schools, to increase everyone's knowledge of the law and of local practice, and will be devoted to efforts to improve program effectiveness.  Meetings may also address parental or guardian concerns that are raised about areas connected to schooling and learning such as school social services. Title I teachers and central office staff attend the quarterly meeting.

Schedule of Meetings for 2012-2013

Location: Patuxent Elementary School

    35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, MD 20657

Date:      September 24, 2012

Location: Calvert Elementary School

               1450 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Date:       November 19, 2012

Location  Barstow Elementary School

    295 William Road, Prince Frederick, MD 203678

Date:      February 4, 2013

Location: Appeal Elementary School

     11655 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657

Date:      April 29, 2013