FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 23, 2008
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
MN PIRC offers parents’ guide to school success workshop series
MN PIRC is offering “A Parents’ Guide to School Success,” a free workshop series for parents of children in public school. All workshops are on Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Registration is required. Participants may attend any or all of the following:
- A Parents' Guide to School Choice, Jan. 15
Use the Internet to access information on standardized testing, school and district performance, and options for choosing schools in Minnesota. This workshop will use many online resources, including MN PIRC’s innovative resource map.
A Parents’ Guide to School Testing, Feb. 12
Families will find new online resources to support their child’s academic success and prepare for testing. Parents may bring their child’s test score reports in order to find customized resources.
A Parents’ Guide to No Child Left Behind, March 12
This workshop will show parents how to review school accountability information and use it to make decisions about their children’s education.
A Parents’ Guide to Summer Learning, April 16
Families can find tips and online resources to support their child’s learning throughout the summer.
Parents who can’t attend the workshops are invited to open sessions with a parent involvement special who can answer questions and introduce them to online tools such as school report cards, academic resources, enrichment opportunities, and more. All open hours are 5 to 7 p.m. at PACER on the following Thursdays: Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30.
For more information or to register, please contact Minnesota Parent Center, MN PIRC, at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit the Minnesota Parent Center Web site at PACER.org/MPC/workshops.asp.
The Minnesota Parent Center is Minnesota’s Parental Information and Resource Center (MN PIRC), a federally funded project that works statewide to build effective parental involvement in schools.
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