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Mission Statement The mission of the Urban League of Greater New Orleans Parent Information Center is to equip and empower parents to be successful agents and advocates for excellent public schools.
The Parent Information Center core objectives are:
- Work with schools and school leaders to institutionalize a process for parents to access quality education options
- Build a parent agency collaborative
- Build a group of informed, engaged, powerful parents
Are you in need of information? PIC offers.
- Help in maximizing parental choice
- Provide parents with current and accurate information about educational choices in the Orleans Parish Schools via workshops
- Translate and disseminate printed materials so that parents can better understand the process of registration and enrollment.
- Promote annual showcase/school fairs or open houses that allow families to tour schools and learn about specific school programs
- Create informational brochures and posters that advertise educational opportunities in Orleans Parish Schools by placing publications at neighborhood stores, churches, health clinics, community organizations, hospitals and supermarkets
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