Minnesota Parent Center Workshops

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Hmoob/Hmong, Español/Spanish, and Soomaaliga/Somali

Workshops

Are you a parent looking for more information on how to help your child learn at home? Is your school or organization thinking of organizing a presentation on parent involvement? Are you considering a staff in-service or an information session for parents? If you are looking for a presenter on the topic of parent involvement, the Minnesota Parent Center may be able to help.

Workshops are free and can be scheduled at various times and locations. MPC also offers presentations and in-services on topics such as the No Child Left Behind Act, parental involvement, and more.

Please contact the Minnesota Parent Center at mnpirc@pacer.org for more information about a presentation.

Currently scheduled free workshops for parents

Learn to Write Effective Parent Involvement Plans

School or district teams of parents, teachers, and administrators are invited to learn the basic components of an effective, comprehensive parental involvement program and prepare a customized plan for a year of parent involvement.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
9:00am - 3:00pm at PACER Center
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A Parents’ Guide to School Choice

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.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
6:00pm - 8:30pm at PACER Center
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A Parents’ Guide to School Testing

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.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
6:00pm - 8:30pm at PACER Center
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A Parents’ Guide to No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

This workshop will show parents how to review school accountability information and use it to make decisions about their children’s education.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
6:00pm - 8:30pm at PACER Center
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A Parents’ Guide to Summer Learning

Families can find tips and online resources to support their child’s learning throughout the summer.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
6:00pm - 8:30pm at PACER Center
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This publication was produced in whole or in part with funds from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Parental Information and Resource Center program, under Grant #84.310A. The content herein does not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Education, any other agency of the U.S. government, or any other source.

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