# Parent Involvement and Education - Program Quality

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

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

              (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) At least two (2) individual conferences with the parent(s) per year. For school age programs, such conferences may be informal; 

              (3) Parent meetings with program staff, 

              (4) An open door policy that encourages parents to participate in the daily activities whenever possible; and 

              (5) A parent Advisory Committee that advises the contractor on issues related to services to families and children. 

              (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.