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[quote=Anonymous]My child is at a Title I school and one thing I have noticed there is the amount of services that are available on site.  Multiple school psychologists, counselors, and social workers.  Two teachers in the classroom, principal and staff knowing they have a mission beyond just education.  Social service organizations bringing in services oriented at both parents and children, etc.

These things are not for my family, but they are very useful.  I also feel that even if they are not necessary for my family, engaging with them and participating might help make it seem less stigmatizing to be involved, e.g., if there is a food distribution by a social services organization, take a token amount and express interest so that it doesn't seem like it is something for "someone else."  If there is a parental practices workshop, don't opt out so it seems like it is just for losers.

There will be the test scores, certainly, but I think one of the pluses about my child's school, which I won't name, are the high expectations/big dreams that teachers and administration have for the kids.  I think the services are great, and providing them in a context that makes it feel like the school is not some kind of institution for have-nots is important.

I think a sense of big-picture optimism is really key - look for that among teachers and administration.[/quote]

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