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

September 4, 2026

What Happens When We Invest in Family Engagement Leaders?

What happens when we invest in the people who lead family engagement? The impact can reach far beyond one school, one program, or even one community. In this episode of Empower ED: A PIQE Podcast, Iliana Gallego welcomes two inspiring […]
August 20, 2026

Voices of Students: What College Students Want Their Parents to Know

College is a major transition—not only for students, but for their parents, too. For some families, sending a child to college is a journey into the unknown. Some parents never had the opportunity to attend college themselves, and for families […]
August 13, 2026

Teens Are Turning to AI for Emotional Support. What Could They Be Losing?

By: Iliana Gallego It is two in the morning, and a teenager has just had an argument with her parents. Instead of texting a friend or calling someone she knows, she opens an AI chatbot. She explains what happened, asks […]