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Engaging Parents in Education: Lessons From Five Parental Information and Resource Centers
"The purpose of this guide is to explain "how to" strategies that the Parent Information Resource Centers (PIRCs) use to improve or expand their parental involvement programs in public schools." (click here to go to this USDOE web page) or call NH State PIRC at (800) 947-7005 to request a printed copy.
About PIRCs
The Parental Information and Resource Centers…
- Are federally funded by the US Department of Education under Title V of No Child Left Behind.
- Are a national network of 60 statewide PIRCs across the United States and its territories.
- Work hand-in-hand with State and Federal Programs to provide information and resources on parent involvement from early childhood through high school
The purpose of the PIRC program is to…
- Help implement successful and effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that lead to improvements in student academic achievement.
- Strengthen partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the educational needs of children.
PIRC Priorities and New Directions…
- Collaborate with State and local educational agencies to foster the implementation of the parental involvement requirements of Title I
- Provide assistance to schools and districts to address the parental involvement requirements of Title I
- Provide accurate, timely, and understandable information regarding key NCLB provisions
- Provide Statewide services
