Free Resources from PIRC! Order Yours Today...
Are you looking for free resources to distribute to parents during meetings or at Parent Nights? If so, the Oregon PIRC has resources for you! The Empowering Parents School Box is available to educators throughout the state while supplies last.
The Empowering Parents School Box contains:
Learning Checklist Booklet: This 28-page booklet gives parents ideas about how to help their child learn as he or she navigates through school. The learning checklists start with when kids are in Preschool and contain information for all stages (elementary, middle, and high school). It even provides some information about how to help your child on to college.
Taking a Closer Look Booklet: This 24-page booklet contains detailed information about topics related to educational opportunities offered to parents and students, including parental involvement, school choice, tutoring, and financial aid for college. This booklet provides stories to illustrate each topic and supplies a note section for parents to write their own thoughts and questions about each topic.
What Parents Need to Know Booklet: This 8-page booklet presents information about current education law and how it benefits parents and their children. It provides short descriptions of local report cards, high-quality teachers, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), etc.
Other resources in the school box include a brochure containing a list of resources for parents, a poster, bookmark, and door hanger.
You can order the Empowering Parents School Box by emailing us at orpirc@educationnorthwest.org or by filling out the form below.