Federal Programs Initiatives

Highly Qualified

As a requirement of the federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) statue, Louisiana has developed a plan to reach the goal that "all teachers" of core academic subjects be highly qualified

Parent and Family Engagement

The Tangipahoa Parish School System recognizes the valuable role the family plays in a child's successful progress through school.   Parental and family involvement in school activities is an important factor in student achievement. Schools with strong parental/family involvement have students that achieve higher scores on standardized tests and performance-based assessments.  This school district encourages and highly values parental/family involvement.

Out of School Support

Your child may take one or more standardized tests during the school year, and your child's teacher may spend class time on test preparation throughout the year. As a parent, there are a number of ways that you can support your child before and after taking a standardized test, as well as a number of ways you can support your child's learning habits on a daily basis that will help him/her be more prepared when it's time to be tested.

• Optimize brain power by making sure your child gets enough sleep and a good breakfast.

• Encourage good study habits and challenge critical-thinking skills. Reading is one of the best ways to help your child prepare for state tests.

• Know what to expect. Most teachers will send home information about the test schedule and class preparation plans well before the test date.

• Look at your child's past performance. Look at areas where they scored low and provide exercises that reinforce that subject. Use multiple-choice questions or vocabulary practice that ask them to identify something pertaining to the subject.

• Provide practice opportunities. There is a practice test on the State Department of Education website. Your local library might have resources that you can check out.

• Relax and remain positive. On the day of testing, if your child is nervous, practice a few relaxation techniques, such as counting from one to ten or taking deep breaths, which can help them relieve tension during the test.

Family Engagement Support

Our Family Engagement Resource Teacher assists parents with educational resources to help their children. Resource teacher is able to assist parents in becoming partners in their children's education. 

Main Office Location:
1745 SW Railroad Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403

Contact:
Strader Cieutat
Family Engagement Resource Teacher
strader.cieutat@tangischools.org
985-429-9043

Contact:
Dr. Schellia Robertson
Instructional Technology Facilitator
schellia.robertson@tangischools.org

GOALS:

• To offer parent training sessions

• To guide parents in helping their children with school work

• To guide parents in preparing their young children for future entry into the School System

• To loan educational materials to parents

• To provide individual consultations as needed

 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

• Which parents can use the service?  All parents whose children attend Title I schools or meet the guidelines of targeted assistance programs are eligible.
• Does my child have to be school age?  No, Family Engagement Centers have readiness materials for young children residing in Title I zones. Parents are their child's first teachers and Family Engagement Centers help parents get started.
• What is the cost?  The service is free. Family Engagement Centers are federally funded.
• What resources are available to families at the Centers?  Family Engagement Centers offer computer training, computer lab, and student workbooks for summer review, as well as educational materials for loan.

School Choice

Parents whose children attend low-performing Title I schools may be given the opportunity to transfer their children to higher performing schools.

School Improvement

The School Improvement Process has three distinct yet overlapping phases; planning, implementing, and evaluating until the changes become institutionalized as part of the school's climate.

Staff Development

Federal Programs supports researched-based professional development opportunities for educators that build capacity, promote professional learning communities, and support instructional practices focused on improving student achievement.