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Hmoob/Hmong, Espaņol/Spanish, and Soomaaliga/Somali
What is a PIRC?
The U.S. Department of Education’s report "Engaging Parents in Education: Lessons From Five Parental Information and Resource Centers," pdf icon explains "how to" strategies that the Parent Information Resource Centers (PIRCs) use to improve or expand their parental involvement programs in public schools. Order your copy today from Minnesota Parent Center! Call or email mnpirc@pacer.org.
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Minnesota Parent Center Overview

The Minnesota Parent Center is a unique statewide project designed to help families and schools build stronger ties to benefit students.

The Minnesota Parent Center provides:

  • free research-based training for Title I schools
  • individual assistance
  • information handouts

We help parents be strong partners in their children's education and encourage community involvement to help all children succeed at school. We can answer questions and help you solve school-related problems.

What's New?

Learn to Write Effective Parent Involvement Plans

School or district teams of parents, teachers, and administrators are invited to learn the basic components of an effective, comprehensive parental involvement program and prepare a customized plan for a year of parent involvement.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
9:00am - 3:00pm at PACER Center
Register for this training

Free Posters for Schools!

Show everyone in your school that "Parent Involvement Matters" with these colorful posters. Full-sized, glossy posters include MN PIRC contact information. Order yours today! Call MN PIRC at 952.838.9000, or email mnpirc@pacer.org.

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This publication was produced in whole or in part with funds from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Parental Information and Resource Center program, under Grant #84.310A. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Education, any other agency of the U.S. government, or any other source.
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