1. (a) Each contractor shall include in its program a parent involvement and education component.

2. (b) The parent involvement and education component shall include the following:

   1. (1) An orientation for parents that includes topics such as program philosophy, program goals and objectives, program activities, eligibility criteria and priorities for enrollment, fee requirements, and due process procedures;
   2. (2) At least two (2) individual conferences with the parent(s) per year. For school age programs, such conferences may be informal;
   3. (3) Parent meetings with program staff,
   4. (4) An open door policy that encourages parents to participate in the daily activities whenever possible; and
   5. (5) A parent Advisory Committee that advises the contractor on issues related to services to families and children.
3. (c) Sharing information between staff and parents concerning their child's progress.

Note: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 11-21-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 50).

2. Amendment filed 9-23-2003; operative 9-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 39).