CT PIRC – CONNECTICUT PARENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER

CT PIRC, Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center

Call the Toll-free Parent Line: 1-800-842-8678 or visit the website: www.ctpirc.org

CT PIRC, Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center, provides the following services and resources for families, teachers, and other professionals who work on behalf of the children in Connecticut:

For families:

• Family support, referrals to helpful resources, training sessions, talks at community events, and special programs that celebrate families’ cultural and linguistic diversity.
• A toll-free phone line for assistance on educational issues related to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act.

For families, teachers, faith-based organizations, and other professionals who work with and care for children:

• A website with resources and announcements about family learning, family involvement, and school-family-community partnerships.
• A library collection with family and school-family-community resources.

For teachers and other professionals who work with and care for children:

• Professional development opportunities for school districts statewide, including Title I districts, on School-Family-Community Partnerships, Welcoming Atmosphere Tool Kit Training, Action Team Training, NCLB for family service providers, Family Literacy Institute and much more.
• Support for service providers and school personnel in targeted Title I districts on developing and implementing effective parent involvement policies, programs, and activities.

For everyone who works with and cares for Connecticut children:

Visit the CT PIRC library at 25 Industrial Park Road in Middletown, Connecticut where you’ll find:

• Lots of material for parents on becoming a leader in your child’s school; understanding No Child Left Behind; learning how school systems work, and much more.
• Valuable resources for teachers on how to create family-friendly schools; communicating with families and community stakeholders; legislation, and other topics.

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SOURCE: CT PIRC brochure
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CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: September2008