TP5-CIC


 * Community Involvement and Communication**

// **Members: Judy, Jani, Shelley, Gail (please add your name to the list)** //
**GAP ANALYSIS (In Progress):**

There is a lack of access for some students/parents because they don’t have a computer at home or internet access. There are multiple ways for parents and the community to access information, but there is a lack of knowledge how to work with some of the online resources. Many students use the computers at the Arlington Heights Public Library, but the staff there students because library staff has not been trained to use our online resources, etc. Parents may not have enough information of how to assist students with online learning opportunities. The number of staff web pages has increased, but there is not a place for accountability in terms of continuing to update the information for parent accessibility, timely information and accuracy. The District operates a cable access channel that provides service to subscriber homes and it is online, but lacks the staff, hardware and facility to produce professional videos. There are meetings open to the parent community, but not all parents are able to attend. The community is not aware of the myriad of cable and District 25 On Demand Videos that are showcasing school and district activities

**ACTIVITIES TO CLOSE GAP (TBD):** Provide a method to be able to sell at a reduced cost the computers that are being recycled, to families, apartment complexes, community members. Offer training to parents and community members for online learning programs - Custom Typing, Everyday Math eSuites, RAZ for Kids, ie at the schools, district office or via online tutorials. Develop and plan for parent education classes. Continue collaboration opportunities with the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. Work with vendors to offer software at discounted price to families. (Pixie, etc.) Explore opportunities for social networking to enhance our communication with the community. For example, develop a Facebook page for the district. Provide additional support and methods for enhancing the cable channel/video on demand productions including videotaping school related presentations. Increase the availability to check out technology tools like laptops, iPods, iPads to students for school purposes. Staff will update and maintain their web pages to deliver accurate information. Utilizing places in the Village Hall, Library or Park District to share information about the school system. Develop ways to alert to parents/community about new and other offerings on the Cable Television or 25 on Demand.

**MONITORING PLAN (TBD):**

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