The Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRC's) provide face-to-face services to parents, teachers, and community members through:

• parenting and literacy discussion groups    
• parent/teacher training opportunities    
• information events on No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the NYS Accountability System, and NYS Learning Standards

Eight school-based PIRC's are equipped with Internet access, resources, and professional staff.  They also host a variety of events focused on increasing the participation of parents in their children's education. 

Informing parents about critical choices is a key component of the PIRC initiative.  Parents can learn more about PIRC activities by exploring the sections on the left or by contacting one of our offices.