Minnesota Parent Center, MN PIRC

Upcoming Events

1. Welcoming, Honoring, and Connecting Conference

Free Information for Parents

1. Use this Resource to Find Quality Early Childhood Providers

Announcements and News

1. October is Minnesota Parent Involvement Month
2. Nominate Your Child’s School to Win the Statewide Family-friendly School Contest
3. Find Us on Facebook

Free Parent Involvement Resources

1. Back-to-School Kit: Getting Parents Involved
2. Learn about Family Engagement in this New Policy Brief

Upcoming Events

Registration is required for the following workshops and conferences. Unless otherwise noted, please register by visiting PACER.org/mpc/workshops.asp or calling 952-838-9000.

“Welcoming, Honoring, and Connecting Conference” – Oct. 22 & 23

Come to the Minnesota Parent Center’s third annual dinner and conference to learn new ways to support your child’s education. The free event includes a dinner (Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,) and a conference (Friday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) that features informative breakout sessions and an inspiring keynote presentation by Minnesota Rep. Mindy Greiling. It’s at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN.

Free Information for Parents

Use this Resource to Find Quality Early Childhood Providers

If you’re looking for programs that will help prepare your baby, toddler, or preschooler for school and life, check out this Web site from Parent Aware. It evaluates child care and early childhood providers in various areas of the state, then gives each one a star rating. Parent Aware is a project of Child Care Resource and Referral, a Minnesota nonprofit organization that works to ensure positive beginnings for all young children and their families. Learn more.

Announcements and News

October is Minnesota Parent Involvement Month

Participate in Minnesota Parent Involvement Month and celebrate the powerful role parents play in their children’s education. Sponsored by the Minnesota Parent Center, it includes special activities throughout October in schools statewide. Learn more at PACER.org/mpc/parentinvolvementmonth.asp or call 952-838-9000.

Nominate Your Child’s School to Win the Statewide Family-friendly School Contest

Does your child’s school do a great job of involving you in your child’s education? If so, let the world know. Schools recognized for doing great things with families will receive an award plaque from the Minnesota Parent Center, MN PIRC and the Minnesota Department of Education. Nominations are accepted from now through Oct. 21. Download a nomination form or call 952-838-9000.

Find Us on Facebook

Became a fan of the Minnesota Parent Center, MN PIRC on Facebook! You’ll receive notification of parent involvement events and resources, and you can share your ideas with others. Friend us!

Free Parent Involvement Resources

Back-to-School Kit: Getting Parents Involved

Create more opportunities for families to be involved in the education of their children with this resource, which provides tip sheets and activities across the grades for school staff. Order your kits at megaskills.org.

Learn about Family Engagement in this New Policy Brief

What role do school districts play in promoting family engagement? Find out in “Seeing is Believing: Promising Practices for How School Districts Promote Family Engagement.” It’s a new policy brief from the Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP) and the National Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). Read it here.