Family Involvement

Family Engagement Plan

Taos Day School is committed to making the school an open and supportive and welcoming environment to Parents, Guardians, and Family members.

Parents are encouraged to visit their child’s classroom, with the understanding that learning is a continuum, and that the learning process should not be interrupted. Visits should be a maximum of 30 minutes.

In the case of virtual learning, parents or older siblings are encouraged to sit with their younger children during remote learning and support older students through daily check in regarding school work and assignments.

Parents are invited to partake in workshops, lectures, and community panels, as well as contribute to the school’s Leadership Team.

In the 23-24 School Year, the Taos Day School will continue with Family Nights that will engage parents and students in a variety of activities that are aligned with the core subject areas of teaching. In the case of virtual learning, parents will be offered workshops in the areas of dyslexia, social emotional learning, autism, and sensory integration. Parents may request additional training based on need and interest.

Parents will also participate in workshops related to a variety of academic and social areas that may augment or affect their child’s learning plan at Taos Day School. Professional development in general education methods and special education topics will be made available to all parents as well.

Parents are encouraged to run for positions that open up on both the Taos Day School Governing Board and those on the Parent Teacher Organization. Ample notification and training will be provided.

As with all visitors, parents are asked to check in with the office to obtain a visitors pass. A parent may stay more than 30 minutes in a classroom setting if they are helping in a classroom activity.

School age brothers and sisters who are in other school districts cannot visit during regular school hours, regardless of vacation schedules.

Parents are welcome to schedule special workshops with the classroom in order to provide special lessons that would increase the general field of knowledge of all students. Arrangements need to be made in advance with both administration and teacher. Parents are encouraged to become chaperones for classroom trips and participate in coaching activities.

Families will be notified of special days of celebration where they will be encouraged to attend special events.

There have been many changes since we transitioned to virtual learning in the past years. Taos Day School will assure parental involvement through weekly teacher contacts, on demand learning opportunities related to school programming, and social emotional wellness.

Virtual learning opportunities will be available when warranted, though on-site learning will take priority. Support services for parents will be provided through Taos Day School, as well as the Taos Pueblo Outreach and Advocacy Team. Through a 23-24 Special Projects Grant, parents will be introduced to Mindfulness activities that they can do with their children. Parent training in Schoology will be a main focus in the 23-24 school year.

If there are any concerns related to student needs, we encourage the parents to notify the school administration at 575-758-3652. We will make every effort to remedy the situation.

Creating a safe learning environment that nurtures the social and emotional needs of students while providing quality academics is our goal at Taos Day School.

Andy Haimowitz

Principal

Taos Day School

Revised 2023-24 on 2/21/23