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Maine State PIRC
Introduction
On October 4, 2007 Governor Baldacci was joined by the Maine State PIRC (Parent Information and Resource Center) to officially acknowledge October as Parent Involvement Month throughout the state.
The proclamation (in recognition of the importance parents have in their children’s life, education, and school community) urges schools, parents, and communities to work together toward a common betterment of children and their educational success. Schools are encouraged to recognize the outstanding contributions parents make in fostering their children’s love of learning and for the commitment parents make to be involved by becoming an intricate part of their child’s school community.
Goals
We offer information, support, and training to reach the following goals:
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First Day of School Celebration The First Day of school Celebration began as a pilot project in several Vermont schools in 1997, it has quickly gained popularity as a means for educators to connect with families early on and keep the positive connection working throughout the school year. MPF believes the First Day of School Celebration can be an effective vehicle for increasing parental involvement in a positive and enthusiastic way. If you have questions about the First Day Celebration feel free to contact the Maine Parent Federation and ask to speak with Angela Burgess, your Statewide Parental Involvement Coordinator at 623-2144. Parent/Community NCLB resources
An overview of the New Education Law (National PTA), www.pta.org Parent Involvement Policies and Law (National PTA), www.pta.org Testing, Accountability, and the Law (National PTA), www.pta.org The Next Step Is Yours (National PTA), www.pta.org A New Federal Role in Education (Center on Education Policy), www.cep-dc.org From the Capital to the Classroom: State and Federal Efforts to Implement the NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND Act Commentary and Summary (Center on Education Policy), www.cep-dc.org Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRCs) www.pirc-info.net Please note that Maine Parent Federation does not endorse products or services advertised on the these websites. Please use your own discretion.
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