Often times parents need the support of other parents when advocating for their child's education.  P.I.E members are available to help you speak up for your child.  Our united voices can bring positive changes. 

Helpful websites

The South Carolina Department of Education website will provide you with information about our schools and current  information.  http://ed.sc.gov

School Report Card

Check them out here: http://ed.sc.gov/topics/researchandstats/schoolreportcard/

Bullying Law

Did you know that there is a law against your child being harassed at school.  The South Carolina Safe School Climate Act requires all schools to develop and enforce bullying policies.  This site will give you more information: http://www.fedfamsc.org/bullyinglaw.html

South Carolina State Laws on Education

Knowledge is power.  Knowing what the law says about education maybe the key to your understanding.  This link will take to you the S.C. Code of Laws for Education: http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/t59c063.htm

National Parent Involvement in Education

We are not associated  with this group but they do offer some great resources. Check them out! http://www.ncpie.org/Resources/all_resources.cfm

Parents as Advocates

Being your child's advocate is one of the most important things you can do to ensure their future is bright.  Educate yourself about how the public school system operates.  Read the school Discipline  policies, handbooks, course descriptions, etc.  Check out the Education Accountability Act of 1988.  You can get to it from this link:

http://www.sceoc.com/

If you child did not past the PACT test you need to be informed and know about your child's Academic Plan.

The Academic Plans for Students is required by the Education Accountability Act (EAA) the link above.  The school district must notify you about your child's plan.  If your child did not pass the PACT test and you don't know what the plan is you need to contact the school right away.  That plan will make the difference between whether your child is retained or not.  

Education Accountability Act of 1998 & All State Laws concerning Education.

Code of Laws
Title 59 - Education

http://www.scstatehouse.net/code/titl59.htm

Ignorance of the law is no excuse!  Don't depend on others to tell you.  Read it for yourself!