Alabama PIRC

Helping parents help their kids!

[Gwen Pescatore @gpescatore25]

These PTA Champions of Change have some awesome stories! So key that everyone knows every small contribution makes a big difference. #whpta

[Sherri Wilson @isherriatwork]

My very good friend Vito Borrello about lack of resources for engaging families. Problem is capacity building institutionally! #WHPTA

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

Advocacy at its best -- GREAT questions! #WHPTA

[Sherri Wilson @isherriatwork]

RT @ethuynh09: I love PTA Champions #WHPTA #ThingsEveryMomSays As do I!

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

@SharonNeedles is the best! #DragRace

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

RT @ronhuxley: Parents deserve love and respect and more affirmations at http://t.co/e9gqfOlQ

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Good morning friends! Heard about SAFE Team yet? Well, you can learn about them AND vote for them at http://is.gd/lhpbto Help them out!

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

We can't talk about student achievement without talking about family engagement- Ann Chafin, MD SDE

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Current budget cuts resulting in failing to invest in the future. short run savings will turn into long run problems.

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Sen Reed also supports state and local family engagement centers

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Sen Reed has been working on engaging families since he served in the house. Proposing doubling set aside to 2%

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Kids and teachers have supports but families don't - Sen Reed

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Sen Reed was one of the co sponsors of the Family Engagement in Education Act.

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Attending the Briefing on Family Engagement in Education. Sen Reed from RI now speaking.

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Great to see you @NYSPIRC I am sitting with Carol And Shelley from the great state of NY! They look great today, even if we're all depressed

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

@ptapeep Not sure. We didn't get any specifics, just platitudes. Not a happy crowd :( wish youwerehere!

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Closeout 101. Program officers are explaining how to closeout our grants. #pirc2011

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

Roll call? Really? What are we, twelve?

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

What R priorities of OII after PIRCs close? Shelton - some prgms like promise neighborhoods & working with agencies like Harvard #pirc2011

[Alabama PIRC @ALPIRC]

? About Feds proving help to states on effective family engagement. Will they provide any? Shelton - No. #pirc2011