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Nominations for the NH Parent Involvement Awards Open Until September 9
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Do you know of a parent, educator, volunteer, parent-teacher group, or community organization that has made an extraordinary contribution to promoting parent involvement in education? Help them get the recognition they deserve while advancing the cause of strong family-school partnerships in NH. Simply download the Nomination Form here, complete, and return to us by September 9 by fax 224-4365, email frontdesk@picnh.org, or mail to the office. Click here for more information about nominations.
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Apply Now! PIC's Volunteer Advocates for Special Education Training Program Being Offered in Penacook, NH
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Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the special education process? Do you or someone you know leave IEP meetings with more questions than answers? If you're answering yes, PIC's free Volunteer Training program is for you! Click here for more information on this course.
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| 2011 Maneuvering Through The Maze Update | |
 Maneuvering Through the Maze is a resource guide formatted to take the reader from birth to adulthood with listings of state health and human services agencies, educational resources, private associations and organizations that serve people with physical, developmental, mental health and chronic illnesses and their families. Download for free from the website or click here for more information about ordering one.
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Families - Schools Resources for Parents and Schools to Strengthen School Communities
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News from the Board
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 At the June 8th Parent Information Center (PIC) Board meeting Paula Ferenc was appointed Chair of the Board and Belinda Jean Melanson was appointed Vice Chair. The Board annual meeting will be held October 19, 2011.
If you are interested in possibly serving on the PIC Board of Directors or volunteering for a Board Committee, please contact: Kevin Lew-Hanson, Executive Director, 224-7005 or e-mail: k.lew-hanson@picnh.org.
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NCLB Online Course for Parents
The Class is Free, Plus Earn a Free Video or CD!
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Have you ever wondered just what the No Child Left Behind law means for your child and your school? Are you curious about why so many schools in NH are "failing" under this law? As a parent do you want to know more about this law and your rights?
NH State PIRC has created a free online course to answer these questions and more. Click here to learn what the course covers and how you can register.
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Padres Activos de Hoy: Today's Active Parent
|  Padres Activos de Hoy, a program designed to bring awareness and alternative methods of parenting skills to Spanish-speaking parents was held at Dr. Norman Crisp Elementary School, in Nashua. On three consecutive Wednesdays, parents attended 90 minutes of discussion, video and instructional activities in the PIRC parenting room the school has for parent's use. Read more. |
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See Your Name Here?
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Angela O'Conner - Contact PIC for a free age appropriate children's book!
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Hope you enjoyed this edition of In Touch. Please consider becoming a member of PIC if you haven't already, and if you are a member, thanks for your support! Contact PIC if you have questions about our programs.
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Would you like to become a member and make a difference in helping New Hampshire's children increase their success in school and, as productive citizens? Your tax deductible donation to PIC will help make that happen. PIC has continued to provide services without a charge to families throughout the State.
By becoming a PIC member you'll receive fantastic benefits such as this bulletin, access to over 290 workshops statewide, a list of PIC publications, an IEP organizer and more. To read more information or make a donation click here! Members also have their name entered to receive a free age appropriate children's book. If you see your name highlighted in this eLetter- contact us to claim your prize!
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