Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE)
Vision
PIQE is dedicated to achieving economic and social equality for all through education.
Mission
To provide families with the knowledge and skills to partner with schools and communities to ensure their children achieve their full potential.
PIQE is a national organization with evidence-based programs that engage, empower, and transform parents to actively engage in their children’s education and strengthen parent-school collaboration. PIQE provides empowering information, skills development, and support systems for low-income families, communities of color, English Learners, and immigrant families, benefiting approximately 2.1 million children throughout its history. For these families, PIQE has been and continues to be the only way to access information about key policies that directly impact their children’s access to equitable educational opportunities. - PIQE.org
Bay Area Facts:
- We have collaborated with the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, Marin County Foundation, & Santa Clara County Office of Education.
- We serve Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Monterey, Napa, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma Counties
- We provide educator workshops in collaboration with the Statewide Family Engagement Center (SFEC)
Principal Jason Miller invites you to become more familiar with the services and resources that colleges and universities offer!
Our 4-week Bridge to College Program prepares families to support their students’ seamless transition to college, providing essential resources and personalized engagement to navigate the journey into higher education successfully.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Insights into the emotional, social, and academic aspects of college life.
Strategies for navigating financial aid, campus resources, and student support services.
Guidance on leveraging campus resources for academic success.
WHY IT MATTERS:
Parental engagement is key to academic success. Studies show engaged parents can significantly influence their students’ academic trajectory, highlighting the importance of family engagement in achieving higher education goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: MARIA JOSE GARCIA
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 510.458.5357 | [email protected]
Connect With Us www.PIQE.org @PIQEUSA