Press Releases
posted October 27, 2008
Jack Markell's Plan for People with Disabilities
(October 27, 2008) --
As electon day is fast approaching, it is important for parents of children and individuals with disabilities to know what lies in store before they cast their vote.
...posted October 27, 2008
Meet the Candidates Event
(October 27, 2008) --
On Octber 20, 200 PIC and the Wilmington/Christiana Hilton hosted a Meet the Candidates reception at the Christiana Hilton in Newark, DE.
Parens of children with special needs , advocates and individuals with disabilities gathered to ask questions of the candidates about amon...
posted October 20, 2008
"Traducelo Ahora!" Program Translates any Website and Email into Spanish
(October 20, 2008) --
Maria Mendoza , Parent Consultant for PIC in Sussex County, will be offering trainings to Hispanic families on how to use IBM software that instantly translates webpages and email.
Traducelo Ahora! was develpoed by IBM and the PACER in Minneapolis specifical...
posted October 13, 2008
"Traveling Open Houses" featured in News Journal Papers
(October 13, 2008) --
DEPIRC to host open house on Oct. 20
In recognition of Parent/Family Involvement month, Delaware Parental Information and Resource Center has launched a new Web site (www.depirc.org) to provide information to families and schools. Gov. Ruth Ann Minner declared October ...
posted October 10, 2008
Delaware Dropout Prevention Summit
(October 10, 2008)
-- Dear Friend of Education:
Last week I sent you a “Save the Date” for Delaware’s Dropout Prevention Summit, supported by America’s Promise Alliance on October 28, 2008, at the Dover Sheraton. As promised, the invitation with the registration link i...
posted October 6, 2008
PIC hosts event to hear candidates for Lt. Governor speak on children's issues
(October 6, 2008)
-- GET THE FACTS AND MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT!
Come and hear Charlie Copeland (R) from 6:30 -7:00 pm and Matt Denn (D) from 7:00 -7:30 pm present their platforms on issues affecting children with special needs and their families as relating to education, healthcare and adult services.
posted October 1, 2008
October is Parent Involvement Month in Delaware
(October 1, 2008) --
Governor Proclaims October Parent/Family Involvement Month for Delaware
Delaware Parental Information and Resource Center (DEPIRC) and partners host events throughout the month to encourage parent involvement in Delaware’s public schools.
October 12, 200...