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Angelor Johnson, Training Coordinator Louisiana PROMISE Parent Information and Resource Centers

What is PIRC?. Angelor Johnson, Training Coordinator Louisiana PROMISE Parent Information and Resource Centers. Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC). What is PIRC? PIRC is a program funded by a grant from the US Department of

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Angelor Johnson, Training Coordinator Louisiana PROMISE Parent Information and Resource Centers

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  1. What is PIRC? Angelor Johnson, Training Coordinator Louisiana PROMISE Parent Information and Resource Centers

  2. Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC) What is PIRC? PIRC is a program funded by a grant from the US Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement. PIRCs use research and experience to promote effective parental involvement and to build knowledge in the field of education.

  3. United States Department of EducationParental Information & Resource Centers (PIRC) Purpose of PIRC Program • Help implement successful and effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities that increase student academic achievement. • Strengthen partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators, and other school personnel in meeting the educational needs of children.  

  4. United States Department of EducationParental Information & Resource Centers (PIRC) Purpose of PIRC Program • Collaborate with schools, federal, state, and local educational agencies to implement parental involvement requirements of Title I. • Provide information about No Child Left Behind (NCLB) – Title I, Part A programs and services. • Provide statewide services.

  5. National PIRC Offices Parent Information and Resource Centers are located in every state and several U.S. territories. There are a total of 62 PIRC Programs.

  6. Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC 5 Major Regions (surrounding areas included) Shreveport/Bossier Monroe Alexandria Baton Rouge New Orleans

  7. Overview of Title I, Part A • Title I, Part A is intended to help ensure that all children have the opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and do well on state and academic standards and assessments. • Title I, Part A focuses on promoting reform in high-poverty schools and increasing parental involvement. • Title I, Part A provides funds to school districts, which then allocate most of these funds to individual Title I schools, based on their number of low-income children.

  8. Overview of Title I, Part A • Schools may use Title I funds to increase parental involvement and assist students in one of the following program approaches: • School-wide Programs • Targeted Assistance Programs

  9. Overview of Title I, Part A • School-wide Programs: High-poverty (those with 40% or more students from low-income families) are eligible to adopt school-wide programs to raise the achievement of low-achieving students by improving instruction throughout the entire school, thus using Title I funds to serve all children.

  10. Overview of Title I, Part A • Targeted Assistance Programs: Schools that are not eligible for (or do not choose to operate) school-wide programs must use Title I funds to provide targeted services to low-achieving students.

  11. Overview of Title I, Part A • Title I funds may be used for a variety of services and activities, most commonly for instruction in English/Language Arts and Mathematics. • The legislation encourages the use of strategies such as extended day (before- and after-school programs), extended school year, and summer school programs to increase learning time.

  12. Overview of Title I, Part A • Districts and schools may use Title I funds to serve students from preschool age through high school. • If a school district receives $500,000 or more in Title I, Part A funding, the district must use at least 1% of the funds for parental involvement initiatives or programs, such as family literacy nights and parenting workshops.

  13. Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC Target Population Families who: • are socioeconomically challenged • are a minority • have children with a learning disability • have limited English proficiency Schools who: • are Title I • did not meet AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress)

  14. Specific Activities of Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC • In Caddo and Bossier Parishes, certified parent educators provide educational support and developmental information to families of infants and young children from prenatal to age five. • In East Baton Rouge Parish PIRC partners with YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge to provide PAT services. • Certified parent educators utilize the Parents As Teachers model, which comprises of four components: 1. personal visits 2. group meetings 3. health screenings 4. resource network

  15. How can Louisiana PROMISE/PIRChelp your school? • Include Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC as a community partner in your school improvement plan. • Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC staff will fund, plan, present and provide refreshments and evaluations for Parent workshops. Workshops can also be “tailor-made” to fit your school’s needs.

  16. Louisiana Promise/PIRC Workshop Offerings • iLEAP, LEAP & GEE • Understanding the School Report Card • Resume’ Writing • Reading, Writing & Math Strategies

  17. How can Louisiana Promise/LaPIRC help your school? Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC can assist by helping to strengthen existing PTA programs: • Provide workshops geared specifically for PTA officers (Ex: Effective Leaders, Parliamentary Procedures, etc.) • Collaborate with District PTA to provide mentors and incentives • Assist PTA President with organizing meetings; agendas, door prizes, flyers, etc.

  18. Partnerships & Collaborations • Louisiana Department of Education • Department of Social Services • Children’s Trust Fund • National & State PTA • Families Helping Families • LAPEN (Louisiana Parenting Education Network) • Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities – Prime Time Family Reading Time • LaCHIP • La Parent Congress

  19. Louisiana Promise/PIRC Local Initiatives Support Groups Computer Trainings Parenting classes Job readiness Life Skills

  20. LA Promise/PIRC Statewide Initiatives • Toll-free information line (1-866-751-6958) • Website (www.lpric.org) • Informational literature (brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, etc.) • Statewide Trainings • Technical Assistance Workshops

  21. Questions?

  22. Evaluations

  23. Contact Information: South Louisiana Robin Clark, Training Coordinator Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC Email: RClark@voanorthla.org 4521 Jamestown Ave., Suite 5 Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Ph: 225- 926-1815 Toll Free: 1-866-751-6958

  24. Contact Information: North Louisiana Angelor Johnson, Training Coordinator Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC Email: angjohnson@voanorthla.org 520 Olive St., Suite C4 Shreveport, LA 71104 Ph: 318-429-6965 Toll Free: 1-866-751-6958

  25. Thank You!

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