Directory of Summer Camps & Programs for Exceptional Children in Connecticut Summer provides a wonderful opportunity for all children to grow academically and socially. This unique directory provided by the State Education Resource Center (SERC) lists camps and other programs for exceptional children and their families that offer a range of both indoor and outdoor activities. If you find something you like, we encourage you to contact the camp or program directly to help you decide the best choice for a particular child. Download the 2012 Edition of the Directory of Summer Camps and Programs for Exceptional Children in Connecticut.

Parent's Guide to Student Success Created by teachers, parents, education experts and others from across the country, the Parent's Guide to Student Success provide clear, consistent expectations for what students should be learning at each grade in order to be prepared for college and career. The Guide includes key items that children should be learning in English language arts and mathematics in each grade. It also provides activities that parents can do at home to support their child's learning and methods to build stronger relationships with their child's teacher. Visit the National PTA Web site to download Parent Guides in English and Spanish.

Equity in Education: A Transformational Approach Equity in Education: A Transformational Approach is a document produced by the State Education Resource Center (SERC) to explain why addressing Connecticut's achievement gaps demands a greater emphasis on race and culture. It examines racial achievement gaps; includes data showing racial disparities in student outcomes; discusses why a focus on the intersectionality of race and education is important; proposes solutions to eliminate disparities and describes SERC's own transformational approach to achieving equity from within. Visit SERC's Equity Web site to read and download the document.

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Welcome to the Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center

Last Updated on Thursday, 26 April 2012 11:04

CT PIRC, a resource for Connecticut families, exists through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education. CT PIRC provides statewide support to families, community and faith-based organizations, and educators. Whether through our Web site or the 1-800 Parent Line, our hope is that we can provide you with valuable tools to help you make informed decisions about your child's education. Please feel free to poke around our Web site and give us feedback on the current content. We welcome all suggestions. The CT PIRC toll-free line (1-800-842-8678) is up and running, so give us a call.

Download CT PIRC's Newsletter 'The Family Link.'

Upcoming Events

March 29, 2012, 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Bridgeport City Hall Annex, Bridgeport.

Literacy to Promote Successful Communication, Relationships and Partnerships
Nitza M. Diaz, Consultant, CT PIRC.

May 9, 2012, 9 AM to 3:30 PM at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cromwell, CT.

School-Family-Community Partnerships: The Key to Ensuring Equity for All Students
Joyce Epstein, Ph.D. John Hopkins University and Mavis Saunders, Ph.D, University of Maryland

Making a difference in your child's education!

"It has given me the confidence I needed to make good decisions regarding parenting my children. Also I learned a lot about the benefits of reading to my child and providing a safe playing and learning environment."
-Parent about CT PIRC

Educational Tip of the Month:

May, 2012: Ask your teen to teach you facts or ideas from their homework or act out a character from their reading. When teens bring learning to life it helps them remember the information.

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