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Meet Title I Parent & Family Engagement Requirements with Ready4K!

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Best practices for increasing engagement

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Texting is the best way to engage families. 97% of American adults have a cell phone, 98% text regularly, and they read 98% of the texts they receive. Ready4K is available in English, Spanish, and Arabic.

With the Ready4K tech platform, upload all family cell numbers with one click and text reminders, links to local resources, and other important messages to families at program, classroom, or subgroup levels.

Ready4K reaches families where they are, on their cell phones, with evidence-based parenting activities that build on daily routines, like counting the number of steps to the bus to build 1:1 correspondence.

With the strongest evidence base in the field, Ready4K is proven effective and has research partnerships with Stanford, Brown, and Notre Dame. Ready4K is research-based and aligned to the Head Start Early Learning Framework, state standards, and Common Core State Standards.

Studies prove the Ready4K approach increases parental involvement and advances child skills by 2-3 months over the school year.* Engage families further with custom texts through the Ready4K tech platform.

It’s easy to align Ready4K with programs in your community. Ready4K is deployed across public preschool programs, school districts, community-based organizations, and other educational programs.

Ready4K lets you analyze data on demand, survey parents, and synthesize feedback to evaluate and improve your program. Our team can help you develop a rigorous, customized evaluation plan.

Take a closer look at how Ready4K meets Title I requirements:

Limited Time Offer -- Ready4K is offering StartUp Grants for Title I schools and districts, providing up to three years of funding support on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply at ready4k.com/startup.

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FACT: Kids are excited to learn all about themselves. The more they learn about themselves, the more confidence they have to thrive in school.

TIP: In the morning, look in the mirror together. Take turns naming your child’s positive qualities: You have brown eyes, you are kind, you are strong!

GROWTH: Keep helping your child learn about themselves. As you look in the mirror, share things about your family like where you live and your traditions.

*York, Loeb & Doss, 2018; Doss, Fahle, Loeb & York, 2018; additional studies forthcoming

Ready4K is an evidence-based family engagement solution closely aligned to Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Accessible to all families, the Ready4K curriculum leverages text messaging as a powerful tool to deliver learning activities at home and on the go. The robust Ready4K platform enables easy enrollment, advanced data and analytics, annual evaluations, and customization based on your unique context. Ready4K qualifies as part of any school or district’s required written parent and family engagement policy, as well as for the 1% of Title I funds reserved for Parent and Family Engagement.

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FACT: When you feel powerful stress, it can make it hard to parent or think. You might even feel frozen. Pausing and noticing these feelings can help you parent even when times are tough.

FACT: We are stronger together! Friends, family, and neighbors can give great support to each other. Even though it may feel hard, it’s always okay to ask for help when you need it. You can be a help to others too.

FACT: Asking your 4-year-old questions throughout the day builds their communication skills. These skills help kids share their ideas and learn from others.

FACT: Change and uncertainty can be hard for young children. Creating routines that can stay the same helps kids feel more secure and in control.

CONNECT: Lots of people in Springfield qualify for assistance buying healthy foods. You might too. Find out more here: https://spring.info/food

TIP: Today, think about moments when you felt stressed. What was happening around you? What thoughts were on your mind? What did it feel like in your body? These reflections power your parenting!

TIP: Before bed, think about someone you might call if you were sick. This is also someone you can call for help in a bind. Make a list of these special people. Include their contact info. Post the list as a reminder.

TIP: Start your day with a silly question. In the morning, ask: “If you could ride an animal around the world, what would you pick? Why?” Share your answer too!

TIP: When your family experiences change, create a ritual that can stay the same. You might read a book to your child each night or sing the same song when your child wakes up.

CONNECT: If your emotions are making it hard for you to parent, there are people you can talk to. Call 707-464-7224 to speak with a mental health professional.

GROWTH: Keep reflecting. Now think about a moment when you were really stressed and got through it in a way you felt good about. How did you do it? This is a strength! You can use it again!

GROWTH: Keep reaching out. Try creating a reach-out routine. Is there a friend you can call once a week? Is there a family member you can text each morning?

GROWTH: Keep asking questions to prepare 4K! End the day with a question too. Try, “What’s something you’d love to dream about tonight?” Share your answer too.

GROWTH: Keep sticking to routines as best you can. In the morning, try always doing things in the same order. Draw a picture of each step in your routine to help your child remember.

CONNECT: If you’re concerned about your child’s behavior or mental health, it’s always okay to reach out for help. Ask your family worker to support you, or find counselors in your area here: http://spring.info/counselor

Sample Text Messages: Ready4K Trauma-Informed

United Way of Miami CountyReady4K Budget

READY4K BUDGETInitiative: 2020-2021 Applying for Funding Amount StatusReady4K (Trauma-Informed Curriculum)

Boomerang Sisterhood 1,500.00$ Pending Miami County Community Foundation 15,484.53$ Pending Miami/Cass REMC 2,000.00$ Pending

Total Grant Funding 18,984.53$

Breakdown Original Cost Grant 40% Ready4K Miami Co. CostOne-time set-up and implementation Fee (2-1-1 data base) 4,995.00$ 1,998.00$ 2,997.00$ Annual fee for families up to 3,812 Fee 26,645.88$ 10,658.35$ 15,987.53$

31,640.88$ 12,656.35$ 18,984.53$

Additional licenses can be purchased Per student $6.99 per student

2021-2022Sustainability Budget Collaborating PartnersMaconaquah School Corp. Fee (1-4th graders & Preschool) 1,833.00$ PendingNorth Miami School Corp. Fee (1-4th graders & Preschool) 1,833.00$ ApprovedPeru School Corp. Fee (1-4th graders & Preschool) 1,834.00$ PendingFour County Fee 1,500.00$ PendingBowen Center Fee 1,500.00$ PendingCASA Fee 1,500.00$ PendingDCS Fee 1,500.00$ ApprovedHead Start Fee 1,500.00$ PendingCourt Ordered Fee 1,500.00$ PendingProbation Department Fee 1,500.00$ PendingTotal Cost 16,000.00$

Evidence-based family engagement, via text messages

Ready4K Trauma-Informed

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