Collaboration and a genuine partnership between the classroom and home are beneficial to everyone: teachers, parents, and most importantly the students. PIQE offers programs for both parents and teachers, helping to open up avenues of communication and improve the quality of children’s education. You can be a catalyst for change in your school community by partnering with PIQE.

AS A K-12 EDUCATOR, HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

If PIQE is already at your school:

1) Help promote the program to parents through your class newsletter, webpage or during parent/teacher conferences.
2) Attend some of PIQE’s weekly sessions. The presence of teachers and staff let parents know that the school is truly invested in their children and that you do care very much about their education and success.
3) Speak to your fellow teachers in other schools and districts to spread the word about PIQE’s programs.
4) Stay connected - become a fan of us on Facebookand stay updated with PIQE’s local news and events. Share our page with your friends!

If PIQE is not yet offered at your school:

1) Speak to your school administrator about the need for PIQE’s programs. Find other teachers and school staff who will support your efforts.
2) Contact the closest PIQE office to set up a meeting with a representative who can discuss the details of the programs with you, the principal, and other staff members. Click here to find a location closest to you.
3) Professional development is required of all teachers. PIQE’s Six-Hour Teacher Workshop on Effective Parent Engagement is a great way to fulfill that requirement. Speak to the individual in charge of professional development at your school or district and request this workshop.

AS A SCHOOL OR DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR, WHAT CAN I DO?

As a leader in your school and/or district, you have the chance to make decisions that will affect many students, parents and teachers.

1) Many principals who have hosted PIQE at their schools have provided a letter of gratitude for our valuable service. Please see other principals’ testimonials.
2) Contact the Executive Director of your local PIQE office and request a meeting. The Director will explain the program in detail and share our proven track record for increasing student success.
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3) As a guest speaker at your next school Board meeting PIQE can make a presentation about the benefits of its programs offered to parents, students and school staff. Please contact us.

AS A PROFESSOR IN HIGHER EDUCATION, WHAT CAN I DO?

As a professor who teaches future educators, you are in a position to disseminate the word about PIQE and the benefits the program offers to parents, students and school communities.

1) PIQE Executive Directors are always looking forward to sharing information about our programs. Contact one of our regional offices to invite an Executive Director to give a presentation to your class.
2) If you are teaching graduate level classes, parent engagement is a great topic for a thesis or dissertation project. Encourage students interested in this topic to contact us. As they develop their project; our staff will be happy to share information about our organization and programs.
3) If service learning is a requirement for your students, volunteering with PIQE is a great way for them to fulfill their hours. We welcome the involvement of future teachers, as their time with PIQE will be a valuable learning experience.