Family Guide to Science: This booklet contains practical information for parents to promote science at home. Simple everyday science activities are explained for parents to engage in with their children. Provided by:  |
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Helping Parents Understand Student Assessment: Jackie Lakin, KSDE, interviews Jane Groff, Assistant Director of KPIRC. The Kansas Parent Resource Center, federally funded under Title V of No Child Left Behind, is the official Parent Information Technical Assistance Center for the state of Kansas. We are one of a national network of 60 PIRCs and are funded for five more years (2006 through 2011). The KPIRC works hand-in-hand with the KSDE State and Federal Programs office in providing you information and resources on early childhood through high school parent involvement.
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How to Help Your Child Become a Better Reader a Parent Guide: Download this handbook which contains great ideas on how to involve parents in helping their child(ren) with literacy skills.
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KPIRC Parent Flyer: Download this brochure to share information with parents on the resources at KPIRC.
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New Teacher Welcome Packet: This booklet is a “How to” guide that provides assistance to new and returning teachers in building partnerships with parents to increase parent leadership and assist teachers in their work.
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Opening Doors: Building Partnerships with Families through the Front Office: This brochure developed by KPIRC includes tips for schools on effective communication with families, human relations, and helpful hints in difficult situations. Format is 11X17--two brochures on each page.
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Organizing a Successful Family Center in Your School: This How to Guide informs educators and parents about the value of including a family center in their school. It also includes ideas for the promotion and use of the family center. Provided by: |
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Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child with Test Taking: This How to Guide encourages and informs parents about strategies that will help their children with test-taking. Provided by: |
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Reading Activities Packet: Download this packet of reading activities that teachers can use or that can be used with parents to reinforce literacy skills with their children.
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Standards and Assessments Brochure: Download this brochure to help parents better understand the standards and assessment system in Kansas.
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