Hiawatha Elementary 2025-26 School Year

Hiawatha Elementary invites parents to be involved in the development of a school improvement plan. Recognizing that parental involvement is the key to academic achievement, we seek to involve parents in a variety of ways to ensure a quality home school connection. Classroom teachers, parent enrichment coordinator, school counselor, Grant Wood Area Education Agency personnel and administration work collaboratively to offer parents opportunities to be actively involved with the learning process both in and outside the school building. The school encourages parent involvement and supports this partnership through providing information about standards and assessments; providing training and materials for parents to help their children; educating school personnel about involving parents and the value of parent contributions; and developing roles for community organizations and businesses to work with our students and our parents.

1. This policy is first reviewed and finalized by the building leadership team, including a parent representative.
2. The policy is then publicized on the building website and specific opportunities are publicized through classroom newsletters, personal contacts and, at times, through an all school phone contact.
3. Two meetings will be held for all parents of learners to learn more about ‘in school’ opportunities for supporting learning efforts. Notification for these meetings will be sent in the building e-newsletter, through school fliers, or through email notification.
4. Teachers share ideas for assisting parents in supporting learning at home during conferences twice a year.
5. Parents receive an explanation of the school’s academic assessments used to measure student progress, and the expected proficiency levels through various reports given to parents at conference time and through report cards.
6. A school/parent compact outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students all share responsibility for improved student achievement. It is shared at the first conference of the school year and is reviewed at the second conference. Each child, parent, teacher and principal is asked to sign the compact.
7. Parents are encouraged to participate as volunteers in the school setting. The building’s instructional coach will offer instruction and practice for working effectively with small groups of students both in the areas of reading and math. Reports on educational issues, books, and videos are available to parents by contacting the school’s counselor.
8. An annual evaluation of the Parent Involvement Policy shall be conducted to determine its effectiveness. Findings will be used to design strategies for school improvement and revision of policies.

The ultimate goal of our Title 1 support program is to enhance instruction, improve the diagnosis of need and provide effective timely strategies to help all students achieve at high rates. It is critical that all stakeholders (students, parents, educators, and communities) have the opportunity to provide input and offer resources to meet this purpose. As these partnerships are mutually beneficial, developing cooperative efforts will ensure improved academic achievement for all students.

2025-2026 Title I School Improvement
Building Leadership Team

Katie Schrader ~ Special Education Teacher
Cindy Friedman ~ Fourth
Amy Brown ~ First
Kimberly Miers ~ Third
Alicia Whittle ~ Title 1
Annette Renaud-Hedeman ~ Title 1
Melissa Miller ~ English Language Learners
Holly Reeder ~ Instructional Coach
Alisha Erickson ~ Counselor
Angel Baker ~ Engagement Specialist
Stephen Probert ~ Principal
Leah Moser ~ Parent