AKPIRC 210 Ferry Way Juneau, AK 99801 Web site: http://www.akpirc.org Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Director: Ms. Julie Staley Phone: 907-586-6806 Fax: 907-463-3811 Evaluator: Charlie Adams Evaluator affiliation: Leading Edge Consultants

State PIRC Board:

Eugene Avey, Annette Island Schools
Robert Boyle, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Schools
Steve Bradshaw, Sitka School District
Lauren Burch, Southeast Island Schools
Scott Butterfield, Chatham School District
Michael Byer, Haines Borough Schools
Rich Carlson, Klawock City Schools
Ralph Crosslin, Kake City Schools
Glen Gelbrich, Juneau School District
Bill Hutton, Mt. Edgecumbe High School
Lester McCormick, Skagway City Schools
Connie Newman, Pelican City Schools
Steve Pine, Hoonah City Schools
Rod Schug, Yakutat City Schools
James Thomas, Craig City Schools
Robert Thomason, Petersburg City Schools
Al Weinberg, Hydaburg City Schools
Woody Wilson, Wrangell School District

Special Advisory Committees:

The Advisory Committee is composed of six parent representatives, the State PTA president, a representative of the Alaska Department of Education, ECE programs, RurAL CAP, the Parent as Teachers programs, a LEA Title I director and a student.

AKPIRC will strengthen support systems for parents of children birth through K-12 by creating a network of relationships between parents and educational systems.

• Assist parents to access and understand information about services and programs focusing on PAT and NCLB requirements.
• Build partnerships of parents, educators and community agencies statewide to increase parent involvement.
• Provide information and resources to increase parent involvement in child development and student learning.
• Build capacity for PAT birth to five programs by providing PAT training statewide.
• Evaluate and disseminate project results, methods and products at all levels.

Parental Engagement Model
Solid Foundation

Early Childhood Model
Parent as Teachers

• Establish PAT programs in Anchorage and Copper River for children age birth to five.
• Certified Family Visitors make home visits bi-weekly to provide age-appropriate information and activities.
• Train Language and Cultural Liaisons (LCLs) to assist parents in understanding the educational system, how to access parent resources and how to help school staffs.
• PAT Family Visitors and LCLs will collaborate to provide school staff information and training in successful parent involvement strategies.
• PAT Family Visitors work in collaboration with the LCLs to create a smooth transition into kindergarten for children and their families.
• Both will assist families to access resources and referral services to be fully involved in child development, student learning and personal growth.

• Employs Family Visitors and LCLs who understand and support the unique culture of the families served.
• Provides parents opportunities to support and learn from each other in group meetings.
• Connects parents with resources and school.
• Solicits feedback to improve services.

• Hire and train a statewide PAT trainer, Family Visitors and LCLs.
• Provide parent information and resources through newsletters, AKPIRC website, training and discussion groups.
• Provide information and support to teachers on parent engagement.
• Help parents to understand report cards, school choice and SES.
• Help LEAs and schools to implement parent involvement policies.