Parent & Family Engagement Plan

What is Title I?

The federal Title 1 program funds schools with high numbers of educationally disadvantaged students, and in exchange, the district commits to fulfilling requirements set by the Texas Education Agency and the U.S. Department of Education.

Cockrell Elementary operates a Title I School-wide program, which allows a school to use Title I funds to upgrade the entire educational program, providing extra support, resources, and strategies to help all students meet state academic standards. The goal is to enhance overall school performance and close achievement gaps.

The district must reserve 1% of Title 1 funds for Parent and Family Engagement (PFE), totaling $20,737 for 2026-2027. Based on last year’s Parent Advisory Council recommendations, campuses will receive PFE funds allocated by the number of educationally disadvantaged students, equating to $7.51 per ED student. Families of Title 1 students are given opportunities to collaborate meaningfully with schools and the district on engagement programs and activities.

Review

Funding and activities can be reviewed by the Texas Education Agency upon request to ensure they meet the need of the PFE program.

If your student attends Cockrell Elementary, you may join our Title I Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). The Title I PAC serves to provide an opportunity to provide input on campus parent and family engagement programs. This committee meets 2 to 3 times per year. Meeting dates and times will be shared through email communications.

This PFE Plan and other Title I documents are available on the campus website at this link.

Hard copies can be requested by calling or emailing the principal, Mrs. Windsor.

Parent Meetings

Parent and family meetings and activities offer a time for the school and family to build relationships and communicate important information.

Barbara Cockrell holds a Fall Annual Title I meeting twice—both meetings early in the year (sometimes one is before Meet Your Teacher Night) and a second meeting either in person at a different time or virtually. Families should contact their student’s campus for details.

How to be Involved

Parents are encouraged to become involved in their student's education. Parents, guardians, and adult family members can:

-volunteer in Pearland ISD, by filling out the volunteer application on the Pearland ISD website. LINK

-attend Title l family meetings and family trainings/activities at the school.

-talk to your child’s teacher about how to help/volunteer in the classroom.

Parents, guardians, and adult family members are encouraged to get involved by volunteering (fill out this form on the Pearland ISD website- LINK), attending Title I family meetings and activities, and communicating with their child’s teacher about classroom volunteering opportunities.

Family Supports /Activities

At Cockrell Elementary, we believe that parents and families play an important role in supporting their child's learning. Please consider joining and connecting with Cockrell faculty, staff, and other families through events such as- Popsicles with Principals, Meet the Teacher Night, Grandparent Lunches, Thanksgiving Picnics, Spookies, Field Day, Curriculum Night.

Pearland ISD supports Title I campuses in planning and implementing family engagement to improve student achievement, with specific activities available at each campus. The district also hosts parent events like #IWILLASK, Carousel of Resources Night, Forever 15, and monthly online Coffee with the Counselors meetings. (see the district's Guidance Services Webpage)

Pearland ISD hosts parent and community events including the Pearland Agricultural Expo, Special Education Expo, College Nights (in partnership with other districts), Biliteracy Night, and Career & Technical Education events.

The district event calendar has a monthly listing of all district events.

A Title I campus is not required to have all of the events listed above, except for the Annual Title I Meetings.

Ways to Request a Meeting:

Parents and families may request a meeting with their student's teacher by contacting the teacher or the campus principal. Here is a link to our Cockrell webpage.

If you have a question for the district about Title I, please contact Donna Tate, Coordinator of Federal Programs & Grants, by email to tated@pearlandisd.org or call 281-485-3203 X74949.

For 2026-2027, Barbara Cockrell has set the following goals:

1. Cockrell Elementary will provide a safe and orderly environment by enforcing safety and security measures and training at all levels focused on prevention, mitigation, preparation, response, and recovery.

2. Cockrell Elementary will continue to make quality instruction and academic performance a top priority.

3. Cockrell Elementary will provide for the physical and mental wellbeing of all students and staff.

4. Cockrell Elementary will deliver a transparent communication system that fosters trust and enhances unity across the district and community.

5. Cockrell Elementary will strategically maximize financial assets to provide resources to meet student needs in partnership with families and the community.

Curriculum

Cockrell Elementary uses high-quality curricula based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards to support student success across all subjects. The TEKS for all grades and subjects can be found here.

Forms of Academic Assessments

Cockrell Elementary uses common formative and summative assessments aligned to TEKS and modeled after the state STAAR test when applicable. Cockrell also has Beginning and End of Year assessments. Families can contact their student’s teacher for assessment details.

Expected Achievement Levels on State Academic Assessments:

Students in grades 3-4 take Reading Language Arts and Math STAAR tests. Information on the State’s STAAR Test and Performance Standards can be found on this website.

TELPAS is a state assessment aligned with Texas English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) to support Emergent Bilingual (EB) students. EB students at Title I campuses take TELPAS each spring. Testing standards information is available online at this website.

Around spring break, Title I campuses will survey parents via Skyward to evaluate both the district and the campus Parent and Family Engagement program and policies. Feedback will help improve these programs and policies for the following school year.

School/Staff Pledge: I will do my best to-

• Teach with care for each child as a whole person.
• Meet each child’s unique learning needs.
• Communicate well with parents.
• Offer training for parents.
• Expect all students to do their best.
• Keep learning to improve teaching.
• Read something every day.
• Be a helpful team member.
• Attend school events.
• Challenge students to reach their potential.

Parent Pledge: I will do my best to-

• Help my child attend school every day and on time.
• Communicate with teachers regularly.
• Read with my child daily and talk about it.
• Provide books and discuss news.
• Praise my child’s efforts every day.
• Support homework time with guidance.
• Monitor screen time and encourage family activities.
• Help my child be responsible and prepared for school.
• Make sure my child sleeps well, eats well, and stays healthy.
• Support school rules.
• Be involved in my child’s school life.

Student Pledge: I will do my best to-

• Pay attention, work hard, and listen.
• Treat others kindly and with respect.
• Be responsible: do homework, eat well, sleep well, come to school ready.
• Try harder than expected.
• Keep improving my learning.
• Read at home every day.
• Follow school rules and dress code.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Attend school events.

Cockrell Elementary provides multiple methods of communication:

- Weekly Folders

- Skyward messages

- Parent-Teacher Conferences

- Progress reports (dates set by district calendar)

- Report cards (dates set by district calendar)

- Newsletters and Calendar

Parents and families can provide anonymous feedback on this policy or engagement activities anytime using this link. The survey has an option to share contact info for follow-up.

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Donna Tate, Coordinator of Federal Programs & Grants

Phone: 281-485-3203 X74949

Email: tated@pearlandisd.org

Website: Pearland ISD Federal Grants Program