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Hmoob/Hmong, Español/Spanish, and Soomaaliga/Somali
FAQ - What is a PIRC?

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English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish

Learn how schools work, know more - parents talk with advocates about:

  • Who does what at the school
  • Which school communications and events are most important
  • Which absences are okay and which are not
  • How to support learning at home

To Order your copy call (952) 838-900 / (800) 537-2237 toll free or email mnpirc@pacer.org

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?

NEW - Achieve The Plan Board Game

This fun and easy-to-play game will guide your staff along the path to “Achievement City.” Players will learn of shortcuts to their parent involvement goals and discover some traps to avoid along the way. This great conversation starter will provide ideas to improve your school’s parent involvement.

Download the Gameboard, Rules and Action Cards Here (.zip)

Great Families Mean Great Schools

This booklet explains how Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs) strive to build successful family involvement in education. The booklet also summarizes 2008-2009 data collected by the statewide PIRCs on the impact of their work serving families and educators.

pdf documentDownload the booklet



 
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