Parental Information and Resource Centers (PIRCs) funded by the U. S. Department of Education were located in every state. New York State had two (2) PIRC programs that provide services and technical assistance related to Family Engagement for parents and schools. All materials below were create and provided by the NYS PIRC.

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A quarterly newsletter for parents in New York State:

• Issue 16-Fall 2011 Theme: Common Core Standards and College Readiness Strategies
• Issue 15-Summer 2011 Theme: Building strong relationships with schools to support learning
• Issue 14-Spring 2011 Theme: Bullying
• Issue 13-Winter 2011 Theme: Family Engagement Strategies
• Issue 12-Fall 2010 Theme: School Transitions
• Issue 11-Summer 2010 Theme: College Readiness
• Issue 10-Spring 2010 Theme: Tests and Assessments
• Issue 9-Winter 2010 Theme: NCLB changes in New York State
• Issue 8-Fall 2009 Theme: Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
• Issue 7- Summer 2009 Theme: Communicating with Teens
• Issue 6- Spring 2009 Theme: Getting Ready for Kindergarten
• Issue 5 -Winter 2009 Theme: Reading to Your Child
• Issue 4- Fall 2008 Theme: Strategies to Help Your Child Do Well In School
• Issue 3- Summer 2008 Theme: New York State Accountability/SES
• Issue 2- Spring 2008 Theme: New York State Parent Report Card
• Issue 1- Winter 2008 Theme: Communication Tips for Parents