About KYPIRC

The Ohio Valley Educational Foundation, in partnership with school districts in Kentucky established a statewide Parent Information and Resource Center Program.  The goal of the Kentucky Parent Information and Resource Center (KYPIRC) is to provide research – based curriculum materials and a trainer of trainer program for Kentucky collaborative partners and parent involvement leaders and to provide local, regional, and statewide support for parents to enhance their involvement in their children’s education by implementing effective parental involvement policies, programs and activities that will improve children’s academic achievement. 

The KYPIRC's central location is in Shelbyville, Kentucky, with 12 Satellite Training Sites and 3 Center Locations with Training Sites.  The KYPIRC and satellite sites will partner with schools and other collaborative partners to enhance parent involvement, conduct parent trainings for families with children birth to 12th grade, distribute parenting information, create and maintain a PIRC website, and offer statewide training sessions.