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The CT Parent Information and Resource Center is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

When you call, you will be connected to caring professionals who will help you get the information you need to help your child succeed in school. Calls to PIRC are confidential and free of charge.

2nd Annual Conference

Save the Date!
Connecticut's 2nd Annual Faith, Families, and Schools Conference will be held on:
Friday, September 25, 2009
Crowne Plaza, Cromwell, CT

Click here for more information

Dear Parent,

Welcome to the Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center! We’re here to help you navigate your child’s valuable learning years from birth to high school and beyond. CT PIRC believes you have a critical role, as your child’s first teacher, in bolstering the entire educational experience.

As our name suggests, we provide Connecticut parents with resources on a range of topics and help facilitate access to vital services. But CT PIRC also supports better education by fostering collaboration—not only between parents and schools but also among community agencies, faith-based organizations, and colleges and universities. All of these partners have a stake in your child’s success.

Take the opportunity to peruse our newly enhanced Web site for the latest news and resources and for information about upcoming workshops. If you have any further questions, call us toll-free within Connecticut at (800) 842-8678 or send an e-mail to our staff. We look forward to working with you!

Sincerely,

The Connecticut Parent Information and Resource Center

Last Updated on Thursday, 14 May 2009 19:23

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Connecticut's Framework for RtI: A Family Guide

Using Scientific Research-Based Interventions: Improving Education for All Students

Teachers, administrators, and families want all children to succeed. There are many ways to get children who are struggling to learn the additional help they need to be successful. One way is with the use of “scientific research-based interventions” (SRBI).

This booklet reviews what SRBI are and includes questions you might want to ask your child’s school or program to learn more about how they are using SRBI as a framework to improve teaching and learning. Also included here are ways families can be a part of the decision making process and what to do when you have concerns about your child’s progress.

Download the Family Guide to RTI

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Activities for the 2009-2010 School Year are currently being planned. Check back soon for updates!

Faith, Families & Schools Conference

Eliminate the Achievement Gaps

We have a crisis in Connecticut. Our achievement gaps between children of color and their white peers are the largest in the country. Closing these gaps to ensure that every child succeeds is the primary focus of both schools and families. However, in this ever more demanding and complex world, the commitment of the faith and worship community to support student educational achievement has never been more important.

The Faith, Families & Schools Conference is an opportunity for faith and worship leaders, educators, and families to come together on behalf of the children they share. Read More...