Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Preston County Schools seeks parent input on engagement, communications and classroom supports
Summary
At a Title I advisory workshop, district staff asked parents and teachers about family engagement events, preferred communications (Seesaw, Schoology, Thrillshare) and supports for higher-performing and special-needs students; staff noted a district parent survey had about 600 responses.
Katie Rush, the district K–8 curriculum director and Title I coordinator, opened the Title I advisory portion of the Preston County Board of Education work session and asked parents and staff for feedback on how to improve family engagement and district communications.
"What is the biggest draw for family engagement activities?" Rush asked, listing logistics and topics the district must consider when planning the four family engagement activities required of each school each year.
Parents and teachers discussed practical barriers and preferences. A teacher and several parents said Seesaw is popular for younger students but does not meet older students’ needs; Schoology…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
