PEATC is Virginia's Parent Information Resource Center (V-PIRC). The US Department of Education funds Parent Information Resource Centers in every state to improve children's school success by:

• Supporting effective parental involvement policies, programs, and activities

• Developing and strengthening partnerships among parents, teachers, principals, administrators and other personnel

• Coordinating their PIRC activities with other parental involvement initiatives under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act

• Teaching parents of young children as their first teachers

Virginia's Parent Information and Resource Center (V-PIRC) serves culturally, linguistically, educationally, economically and geographically diverse families and the schools, programs and communities.

Since 1978, PEATC has promoted active partnerships between parents and professionals that continue to lead to positive results for children. PEATC was one of the first parent training and information centers in the nation, funded by the federal government to serve the families of children with disabilities. Building on our successful history of creating positive futures for children with disabilities, today PEATC serves families, schools and communities who are interested in investing in children with and without disabilities.

There is no debate. Over 30 years of research demonstrate the powerful relationship between parent involvement and student performance. Students with involved parents, no matter what their income or background, are more likely to:

• Earn higher grades and test scores
• Enroll in higher level programs
• Attend school regularly
• Have better social skills
• Show improved behavior and adapt well to school
• Graduate and go on to college or other higher education

(Toll-free phone line, email, website, email lists, publicity) that will help families, schools and communities understand how to realize the potential of NCLB through partnerships and information about what works.

Presentations and trainings, partnership with Virginia Department of Education School Improvement efforts, and work with parents, schools and the community to nurture successful partnerships.

This partnership with the Arlington NAACP and George Mason University recruits, trains and supports parent allies who help families learn about options and access opportunities that will enhance their children's possibilities for success.

A research-validated training program that helps parents foster growth and development in their young children.

You can reach PEATC by calling 800-869-6782 or 703-923-0010 (Voice/TTY).
We can also be reached by sending an e-mail to partners@peatc.org.