6 CAR § 100-213 – Parent and community involvement

(a)
1. (1) Each program shall have a plan for parent involvement that includes opportunities for parental input into program operation and design.
2. (2) Parent involvement plans shall include:
  1. (A) A mechanism for parental advice and review of programmatic plans;
  2. (B) Parent conferences; and
  3. (C) A method to involve the parent in the child’s educational experience.
(b)
1. (1) The program shall have an open-door policy for parents that encourages visiting and participation in classroom activities.
2. (2) Opportunities for at least two (2) parent-teacher conferences shall be given to parents.
(c) The program shall publish and utilize a parent handbook that includes ABC requirements for the ABC Program.
(d)
1. (1) Each program shall have a plan for community/, school district,/ education service cooperative,/ and agency involvement, which includes a description of how cooperation with other service providers who are concerned with the education, welfare, health, and safety needs of young children will be established and maintained.
2. (2) Programs should consider providing opportunities for community representatives to participate in the educational activities of the classroom.