Family Resources

Missouri Parent Information Resource Center

To assist parents in improving the quality of their child’s education and the quality of instruction at the school he/she attends, please visit the

Missouri Parent Information Resource Center (http://www.missouri-pirc.org/). The purpose of this organization is to provide parents with the tools to become more active in their child’s learning and school community.

McKinney –Vento Homeless Education Assistance
The McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, part of No Child Left Behind, guarantees homeless students and families access to an education equal to if they were not homeless.

This act has rules that govern school attendance, enrollment, and transportation. For additional information, students and parents are encouraged to contact Lift for Life Academy Homeless Coordinator, Dr. Katrice Noble, at 314-231-2337.

Additional Web Resources
http://dese.mo.gov/qs/gr/homeless/qs-gr-homeless-leg.htm
http://www.serve.org/nche