Action+Plan+Underrepresentative+Populations+4.4



Action Plan Strategy Number: 4 Plan Number: 4.4 DATE: 1/27/2011 STRATEGY: We will create a plan that customizes communication methods and message for students, parents, teachers, administration, and community to communicate and support the GCISD mission and strategic objectives. SPECIFIC RESULT: ** Communication in GCISD will be tailored to meet the needs of underrepresented populations **. ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||  **Responsible:** // (Shaded areas for administrative use in implementation phase) //
 * #  ||  ** ACTION STEP ** (Number each one)   ||   Assigned to:   ||   Starting Date:   ||   Due Date:   ||   Completed Date:   ||
 * 1 ||  When new students enroll they will receive verbal and written information in their native language, such as; Spanish, Korean and Urdu.  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 2 ||  When students/parents register, they will choose which language they would prefer to receive information.  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 3 ||  Printed communication will be in English and Spanish.  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||
 * 4 ||  Information meetings about school policies, programs and procedures will be held for parents and students in proximity to their homes.
 * 5 ||    Administrators and teachers will conduct home visits as needed to invite parents and students to meetings.
 * 6 ||  The district will provide multiple opportunities for parents to participate in the school environment.  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||

Cost Benefit Analysis STRATEGY NUMBER: 4 PLAN NUMBER: 4.4 DATE: 1/27/2011 STRATEGY: We will create a plan that customizes communication methods and message for students, parents, teachers, administration, and community to communicate and support the GCISD mission and strategic objectives. SPECIFIC RESULT: ** Communication in GCISD will be tailored to meet the needs of underrepresented populations. **  ** COSTS ** ** BENEFITS ** **Total Cost:** ** Intangible: ** || ** Tangible: ** ** Total: ** ** Intangible: ** || = Has the action team deemed this action plan to have sufficient return on investment? Y / N =
 * ** Tangible: **
 * 1)  The cost to translate in languages other than Spanish.
 * 1)  Provide a stipend for district employee to translate.
 * 1)  Time for district employees to translate.
 * 1)  Time to plan and have meetings where translators are needed.
 * 1)  Time to make home visits.
 * 1)  When parents are informed and included, student performance increases.
 * 1)  Personal contact builds relationships which encourages parental involvement.
 * 1)  When people understand the communication received, they are more likely to be informed about school policies and procedures.