Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) engages, empowers and transforms families by providing the knowledge and skills to partner with schools and communities to ensure their students achieve their full potential. 

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MAKING AN IMPACT SINCE 1987

PIQE California

In partnership with 430 school districts in California and more than 3604 schools, PIQE is a trusted partner providing a variety of hands-on workshops, seminars, and ongoing support for parents and school leaders. PIQE has seven regional offices serving families in 48 counties. Over the course of 38 years, our programs have been delivered in 16 languages.

PIQE National Partnerships

Spanning 15 U.S. states and Mexico City, we partner with school leaders to successfully engage with families from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. From teacher seminars to implementing parent training curriculum, our evidence-based model is enhancing family engagement nationally. 

About Us

WHO WE ARE

Our Mission

To provide families with the knowledge and skills to partner with schools and communities to ensure their children achieve their full potential.

WHAT WE STRIVE FOR

Our Vision

PIQE is dedicated to achieving economic and social equality for all through education.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

 

Core Values

Empowerment

Those we serve have the potential to create the solutions they need.

Inclusion

We embrace all people with compassion and celebrate their unique identities.

Respect

We honor the values and perspectives of others.

Learning

With greater knowledge comes true lasting power.

Responsibility

Our mutual commitment to shared goals and success.

BLOG AND NEWS

May 15, 2026

PIQE Parent Ambassadors Advocate for Equity at Latina Action Day

The 32nd Annual Latina Action Day brought together advocates, leaders, educators, entrepreneurs and other community members from across California to raise their voices on critical issues. This year, PIQE participated with six Parent Ambassadors and eight staff members who engaged […]
May 14, 2026

Understanding Financial Aid: What Parents Need to Learn 

  For most parents, the concern about how to pay for their children’s college education begins when their kids are still young. But the reality truly sets in during their children’s final years of high school, when tough questions start to arise: Can […]
May 5, 2026

Elevating Family Voice in California’s Multilingual Future

At the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE), we believe that families are essential partners in shaping the future of education. That’s why we were proud to collaborate with Californians Together and partners across the state on the Listening at […]