About Us
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You want the best for your child, and you know that a good education will give her a better life. You can improve her chances of succeeding in school and in life just by becoming involved at
her school.
It’s that simple. And yet sometimes parents aren’t sure what their role should be. Maybe they don’t feel welcomed at their child’s school. They’re willing, but they don’t know where to start.
That’s where The Indiana Partnerships Center comes in. We exist to help you engage with your child’s school. We also encourage schools to welcome you as a partner in your child’s education.
The center, a nonprofit organization formed in 1997, serves all of Indiana. We provide parent-focused programs and services scheduled by schools, community groups or parent groups. We publish a newsletter and undertake other outreach efforts. In the 2009-2010 school year, our workshops, website, newsletters and outreach efforts reached 477,488 parents – parent of children from early childhood through early college and those in urban, rural and suburban schools.
The center also provides education-related information and resource materials, including information about the state and federal accountability laws. And we help schools develop ways to engage parents so you may become decision-makers in your child’s school and serve as resources for school improvement and mentors to others.
Becoming involved in your child’s school not only improves his chances of success but also shows him that you care about him and his education. It demonstrates that you value learning.
We hope you’ll spend some time on this website, which is intended to show you ways to become involved and inform you about important educational matters.