About UsLouisiana PROMISE: Parent Information & Resource Centers (Louisiana PROMISE / PIRC)
Louisiana PROMISE / PIRC offers several parental involvement programs for parents and educators. All Louisiana PROMISE / PIRC services are free of charge.
- Parents as Teachers/Born to Learn - Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a parent education and family support program serving families throughout pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten, usually age 5. Parents are supported by PAT-certified parent educators who are trained to translate scientific information regarding early development into specific advice for families. By understanding what to expect during each stage of development, parents can easily capture the teachable moments in everyday life to enhance their child's language development, intellectual growth, social development and motor skills. PAT is available to families residing in Bossier, Caddo and East Baton Rouge parishes.
- Parents as Educational Advocates - Through technical assistance and workshops, parents are introduced ways to best support their children to reach their full potential throughout their children's school-age years. Topics covered through technical assistance and workshops, include, but are not limited to: LEAP test taking strategies, familiarity with computer programs their children use in school, and school readiness. View the calendar to see a listing of upcoming workshops.
- Technical Assistance to Schools - Assistance is available to schools, local education agencies, the Louisiana Department of Education, and education and family-strengthening programs throughout the state regarding the implementation parental rights' provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act,
- Self-Sufficiency Assistance to Parents - Individual assistance, along with a comprehensive array of training and informational seminars, are all designed to provide parents with career planning, personal development and life skills that will increase their level of self-sufficiency.
- Statewide Information and Resources - Informational brochures regarding No Child Left Behind are available to parents and educators. Information for parents and educators is also available through the Toll-free Information Line (1-866-751-6958).
- Statewide Training and Workshops - In addition to the Toll-free Information Line and website, trainings and workshops are conducted for parents and educators throughout the state to provide insight into education related topics and resources. Please review the calendar for a schedule of workshops in your area.
Louisiana PROMISE / PIRC Team
- Helen Barrow, Certified Parent Educator
- Robin Clark, Training Coordinator - South Louisiana
- Deanna Martinez, Hispanic Outreach Coordinator & Certified Parent Educator
- Gardenla Reliford, Family Advocate & Program Coordinator
- Shenita Sumlin, Training Coordinator- North Louisiana
- Gladys Walters, Director & Certified Parent Educator
- Kamesha West, Program Assistant
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