Annual Parent Involvement Conferences
The Florida PIRC at USF co-sponsors and actively participates in several statewide and regional conferences related to parental involvement in education.
What is the Region IV for Parent Involvement Conference?
Region IV of Florida (which includes thirteen districts) hosts an annual Parent Involvement conference for parents and educators (early childhood through grade 12) throughout the state. This one day conference is usually held in either in Tampa or St. Petersburg. The goal of the conference is to bring parents and educators together to learn about successful practices and current information for building and improving parent involvement programs.
A wide variety of breakout sessions is offered in order to meet the needs of the participants. A luncheon is held followed by a keynote speaker. There is a registration fee for this event. Click here for date and location of next conference.
2010 Conference
May 14, 2010, 9 am - 2 pm
Embassy Suites Tampa-Brandon
10220 Palm River Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
For more information about this conference, please contact Mari T. Fernandez, Ph.D., Florida PIRC at USF and member of the Region IV for PI Committee.
What is the ECTAC Title I Family Conference?
The East Coast Technical Assistance (ECTAC) Title I Family Conference is an annual statewide event. This one day conference for parents and educators is held on the East Coast of Florida. There is a registration fee for this event.
The goals include information on Florida statewide testing, effective study skills and other academic information, positive behavior management skills, the family’s positive influence on their child, and the belief “that we all make a difference in each other’s lives!” Click here for date and location of next conference.
For more information, please contact PIRC Multicultural and Outreach Specialist.
What is the Fall Leadership Conference?
The Fall Leadership Conference is an annual statewide event which is presented by the Florida Department of Education, the Bureau of Family & Community Outreach. Through the Florida PIRC State Board, a partnership between PIRCs and several FDOE Bureaus has been established. The Fall Leadership Conference is one example of a collaborative initiative between the Florida Department of Education and the Florida PIRCs.
This Fall Leadership Conference is for educational leaders in the field of family and community involvement. It is often held in Tallahassee, but has also been held in the Tampa Bay area.
For more information, please contact Mari T. Fernandez, Ph.D., Director, Florida PIRC at USF.
