Parents & Families

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Family support and encouragement can make a significant difference in students’ academic success and overall development. This section aims to provide valuable resources and strategies to equip families to be their child's partner and role model in learning.

Help Us Improve

Helping students do their best in school requires a team effort. Parents, students, and schools all play important roles in this process. To help all of us learn how to make your child's schooling experience as positive and beneficial as possible, please give us your honest, thoughtful responses to the surveys available.

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Early Childhood Education Resources

Early childhood education is a crucial stage in a child's development, laying the foundation for their future academic success, social-emotional growth, and personal well-being. As parents and educators, we play a vital role in providing enriching experiences and fostering a love of learning in our young children. This section aims to provide you with a comprehensive guide to early childhood education resources, empowering you to support your child's holistic development.

Resources for Parents & Families

STAAR

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) is a standardized test that is given to students in grades 3-11 to measure their academic performance in various subjects. The STAAR exam is used to determine whether students are meeting the state's academic standards for promotion and graduation.

Here are some resources to help students prepare for the STAAR exam.

Law & Statute for Parents

Parent resources for educational statute are a valuable tool for parents to understand the laws that govern their child's education. These resources can help parents to stay informed about the school's policies, understand the school's rationale for its policies, and advocate for their child.

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College and Career Readiness

We want the best for our children, and that includes preparing them for the future. Whether they're headed to college or directly into the workforce, it's important to help them develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

Here are some resources and information you need to support your child's college and career readiness.

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Mental Health

The Title IV School Safety State Initiative in Region 14 of Texas is all about making schools safer for our children. It's a comprehensive program that focuses on various aspects of safety, like identifying and addressing potential threats, providing support for mental health issues, and preventing violence.