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

What is PIRC?

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.

United States Department of EducationParental Information & Resource Centers (PIRC)

Purpose of PIRC ProgramHelp 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.  

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.

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.

Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC

5 Major Regions

(surrounding areas included)

Shreveport/Bossier Monroe

Alexandria

Baton Rouge

New Orleans

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC

Target PopulationFamilies 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)

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

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.

Louisiana Promise/PIRC Workshop Offerings

• iLEAP, LEAP & GEE

• Understanding the School Report Card

• Resume’ Writing• Reading, Writing &

Math Strategies

How can Louisiana Promise/LaPIRC help your school?

Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC canassist by helping to strengthenexisting 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.

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

Louisiana Promise/PIRC Local Initiatives

• Support Groups• Computer Trainings• Parenting classes• Job readiness• Life Skills

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

Questions?

Evaluations

Contact Information: South Louisiana

Robin Clark, Training Coordinator

Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC

Email: [email protected]

4521 Jamestown Ave., Suite 5

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Ph: 225- 926-1815

Toll Free: 1-866-751-6958

Contact Information: North Louisiana

Angelor Johnson, Training Coordinator

Louisiana PROMISE/PIRC

Email: [email protected]

520 Olive St., Suite C4

Shreveport, LA 71104

Ph: 318-429-6965

Toll Free: 1-866-751-6958

Thank You!