Parent and Family Engagement has always has been a centerpiece of Title I. The statute specifically defines parent and family engagement as the participation of parents and/or family in regular, two-way meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring 

1.  that parents and/or family play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning;

2.  that parents and/or family are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; and

3.  that other activities are carried out, such as those described in Title I, Part A.