Texas IDRA PIRC Links

National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education – This organization is comprised of major education, community, public service, and advocacy organizations working to create strong family and school partnerships in all schools.

National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth – Offers tips, publications and support during adolescence to parents and the community members.

National Education Association – This site offers tips on how to take a more active role in your child's education.

Parent Information Resource Centers – This site provides information regarding federal legislation and equips families with the proper skills to support their child's learning. (Funded by the U.S. Department of Education)

U.S. Department of Education - No Child Left Behind – This site provides information from the U.S. Department of Education regarding the No Child Left Behind Act and how it affects students, parents, and teachers.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) – Provides more information on the Parent as Teacher program. This education and support program designed specifically for families with children from birth through five.?

Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) – A home-based early intervention program that looks to help parents enhance their preschooler's development.

U.S. Department of Education - Parents – This site provides general information from the U.S. Department of Education for parents regarding tips, financial aid, services, and fun activities.

Whole Family – Provides a list of timely topics to parents for parents to access pertaining to early childhood, school age, and teen age children.

U.S. Department of Education

A Parent’s Guide- A Parent's Guide to NCLB (PDF document)

Parent’s Tips and Resources- Provides a list of resources from the Department of Education

Early Childhood- Readiness for school resources

Early Literacy Sites

American Library Association – This site offers tips to parent for the encouragement and enhancement of childhood literacy.

Reading is Fundamental – This non-profit organization promotes literacy and offers activities, programs, and events that will encourage the development of lifelong readers.

College Access Sites

Collegeboard – Provides information to parents, students and professional about college entrance exam preparation.

College is Possible – Tips on college preparation from pre-school to high school.

Finaid.org – Simple, understandable, information and advice regarding financial aid

Next Step Magazine – Excellent site provides information college careers life after high school.

Students.gov – Provides comprehensive information to questions regarding planning and paying for your education.

U.S. Department of Education - Higher Education – U.S. Department of Education site providing information focused to students and parents promoting educational excellence and higher education preparation.

Other Important Links