Parents
Partners in Education (PIE)
District PIE Information
What is Partners in Education?
By combining the resources and skills of
business managers, community leaders, parents, educators,
and other concerned citizens, the Partners in Education
program is able to assist students in a variety of ways.
Mission Statement
To prepare all students to be productive in
a global environment by fostering the collaborative efforts
of businesses, parents, educators, and community.
Goals
To develop opportunities for business and
other available resources to become actively involved in
Round Rock ISD schools and to support programs that affect
at-risk students.
Primary Program Areas
School Supplies Program - School
supplies are provided free of charge to Round Rock ISD
students who would otherwise start school without the needed
tools. The program serves students in all grade levels who
qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.
Businesses, civic organizations, and
individuals donate funds and supplies. The district is
then able to purchase additional supplies with quantity
discounts through a special
partnership with a vendor.
One week prior to the start of school, the students are
invited to "shop" for their school
supplies at a special "store" set up by Partners in
Education and staffed by volunteers.
This helps preserve the students' self-esteem by allowing
them to shop for supplies like
other children in the district. The students simply bring a
voucher from their school
counselor or nurse and then make their choices at the store.
Student and Family Support (SFS) Program
- The Student and Family Support Counseling Program
addresses unmet counseling and support needs of school-age
youth and their families by matching students, campuses, and
families with community therapists. Supporters provide
either funds or services. SFS is sponsored by Partners in
Education and the Austin Area Mental Health Association.
Summer School Scholarships -Partners
in Education scholarships enable many low-income students to
attend summer school and obtain the classes they need to
achieve in school.
Mentorship Program - Caring adults
from the community are paired with students who need another
positive role model in their life. The mentorship program is
a friendship-based, motivational program. Students and
mentors are matched based on common interests and
compatibility.
Mentors are expected to meet with students
at least once each week for approximately one hour
throughout the school year. Training is provided.
The program has proven to be rewarding for both mentors and
students. Many mentors follow their students as they
progress through the grades.
Teen Parent Program - This program
helps RRISD pregnant and teen parent students meet their
special challenges with school, children, and life. Services
include tutoring, campus counselor and nurse, support group,
home instruction teacher, child care, and referrals to
community health and service agencies.
For more information, please contact the RRISD Community
Relations Department at (512) 464-5113.
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