Greater Parental Involvement Supports Learning Process

ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELCOMES PARENTS THROUGH NEW PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

The St. Louis Public Schools will unveil its new Parent Resource Center on Friday, February 17, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. The Resource Center is designed to increase parent and community involvement and support and strengthen school, home, and community partnerships.

The center will provide on going workshops and seminars for parents and caregivers in the area of parenting skills and other parenting topics. “Superintendent Creg E. Williams believes in supporting and strengthening parental involvement,” said Charlene Jones, External Engagement Officer. “Our vision is to have a central location where parents can gain information and attend events that will empower them in becoming more effective in their roles as caregivers.”

There are eleven key components to the Parent Initiative Program including: parent resource center, community education, community engagement, family literacy centers, volunteer services, family parent cluster specialists, parent ombudsman, parent patrol, parent university and Title I family parent specialists.

Please see the below information regarding the Resource Center:

What: SLPS New Parent Resource Center Open House

When: February 17, 10 a.m. until 12 noon

Where: 801 North 11th Street