Find out if you are a parent who wants to be “Empowered” by PIRC by responding to the following questions:

• Are you a parent who would like to know about your rights and choices under NCLB (No Child Left Behind)?
• Are you a parent who would like to know how your child’s school is performing compared to other schools in the state?
• Are you a parent who would like to be informed and know what questions to ask concerning your child’s education?
• Are you a parent who would like to know how to get involved in activities that will lead to your child’s academic achievement?

If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, MS PIRC is the Right source for you!

What is MS PIRC?

MS PIRC (Mississippi Parent Information and Resource Center) is a state-wide parental information and resource center funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide information about school choice, school report cards, school activities, school issues, and educational resources through web-based information.

What services does MS PIRC offer?

• PIRC has a lending library that allows parents-who are their children’s “first teachers”- to check out resources to use at home with their children.
• PIRC offers parents a wealth of free information to help their children succeed in school.
• PIRC helps educate parents regarding the No Child Left Behind Act
• PIRC conducts parent training classes on an ongoing basis.
• PIRC provides technical assistance to parent liaisons and parent coordinators of Mississippi school districts as well as local nonprofit and educational agencies to help them implement successful and effective parent involvement policies, programs and activities that lead to student achievement.