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An electronic newsletter, published monthly throughout the school year, from the Minnesota Parent Center, Minnesota Parental Information and Resource Center (MN PIRC), a project of PACER Center
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Upcoming Events
- Register Now for Sept. 26 Parent Conference in St. Cloud
- Participate in Minnesota Parent Involvement Month this October
- Attend the Free “Welcoming, Honoring, and Connecting Conference” Oct. 22 & 23
Free Information for Parents
- Order the New “K is for Kindergarten” Booklet
- Check Out PACER’s New Teens Against Bullying Web Site
- Use this Resource to Find Quality Early Childhood Providers
Announcements and News
- Nominate Your Child’s School to Win the Statewide Family-friendly School Contest
- Find Us on Facebook
Free Parent Involvement Resources
- Learn about Family Engagement in this New Policy Brief
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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.
Register Now for Sept. 26 Parent Conference in St. Cloud
Register by Sept. 21 for “FUTURE: Families Understanding Their Ultimate Role in Education.” This free conference for parents explores new ways they can support their children's education. Presented by St. Cloud Area School District 742 and the Minnesota Parent Center, it is from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 26, at Apollo High School. To register, call 320-202-6897 or download the registration form.
Participate in Minnesota Parent Involvement Month this October
Parents and professionals are invited to 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.
Attend the Free “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 event includes a dinner (6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 22) and a conference (8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 23) 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.
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Free Information for Parents
Order the New “K is for Kindergarten” Booklet
Learn how to help your child be ready for kindergarten with this valuable resource. It’s filled with helpful information and lots of everyday activities you can do with your child to support school readiness. To order your free copy, call 952-838-9000 or e-mail mnpirc@PACER.org.
Check Out PACER’s New Teens Against Bullying Web Site
At PACER’s new TeensAgainstBullying.org, teens, parents, and schools will find valuable information and powerful ideas to end bullying. Created by and for teens, it’s a fun, relevant Web site that uses videos, blogs, social networking, and more to help teens and communities say, “the end of bullying begins with me! Check it out!
Use this Resource to Find Quality Early Childhood Providers
If you’re looking for quality, nurturing 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.
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Announcements and News
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 and the Minnesota Department of Education. Nominations are accepted from now through Oct. 31. Download a nomination form or call 952-838-9000.
Find Us on Facebook
Became a fan of the Minnesota Parent Center on Facebook! You’ll receive notification of parent involvement events and resources, and you can share your ideas with others. Friend us!
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Free Parent Involvement Resources
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.
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Minnesota Parent Center, MN PIRC, a project of PACER Center, Inc., is funded by the U.S. Department of Education.
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. 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.
PACER is a statewide nonprofit organization. It supports the educational rights of children with and without disabilities. It offers workshops, individual assistance, written information, and more.
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Minnesota Parent Center
Minnesota Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC), a project of PACER Center
8161 Normandale Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
Voice 952-838-9000 • TTY 952-838-0190 • 800-537-2237 (toll free in Greater Minnesota)
PACER@PACER.org • www.PACER.org/mpc
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