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The Florida PIRC at USF is committed to serving families statewide, especially those who are disadvantaged because of:
  • educational reasons, such as low literacy or difficulty with reading and writing;
  • language differences, such as those experienced by those who speak primarily other languages or dialects; and/or
  • economic factors, such as limited income or limited access to transportation or other resources.

By law, each PIRC must devote at least 50% of its funds to benefit disadvantaged families.  The Florida PIRC at USF takes both the letter and the spirit of this mandate seriously. We especially seek to support and empower families who might be disconnected from their child’s education and school. Our goal is for all families to be effectively involved in their children’s education, in whatever ways best suit their culture, language, or geographic and individual needs. We seek to do this by providing quality training and information directly to families. We also do this indirectly by providing quality training and information to the educators, community, and faith-based personnel who work with families.
The Florida PIRC at USF offers many opportunities to engage in outreach to parents, educators, community, and students, including:

  1. Church Leaders Assuring Student Success (C.L.A.S.S.) Symposia and Summit
  2. Parental Involvement Regional Learning Communities
  3. Research-to-Practice Symposia
  4. The Fotonovela Initiative

For more information on these outreach opportunities, or community outreach in general, contact PIRC Multicultural and Outreach Specialist.

  • Links on this site are listed as a public service and are only examples of websites that may be of interest to families and educators. The listing is not necessarily inclusive of all possible links of interest. Listing of a link does not mean that the corresponding website reflects the views or is endorsed by the Florida PIRC at USF or the University of South Florida. Individuals who choose to use the links should understand that they are offered only as a convenience, and USF and the Florida PIRC at USF take no responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided at these sites.