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The Gadsden Public Library is a fantastic resource for families! They offer a wide variety of activities year-round that are fun, engaging, and perfect for all ages. Their website and calendar are always up to date, making it easy to find something exciting to do together as a family. The link above will take you straight to their Children's Event Calendar.

https://gadsdenlibrary.org/childrens/

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Children’s Department - Gadsden Public Library

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Alabama Virtual Library The AVL provides all students, teachers, and citizens of the State of Alabama with online access to essential library and information resources. It is primarily a group of online databases that have magazine, journal, and newspaper articles for research. Through the AVL, an equitable core of information sources is available to every…

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The Parent Teacher Resource Center for Gadsden City Schools serves the needs of parents, teachers, and students by supplying supplemental materials to enhance student learning, and provides opportunities for parental engagement through hands–on instructional activities.

https://www.gcs.k12.al.us/charlotte-campbell-parent-teacher-resource-center/

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The Family Success Center provides financial stability coaching, counseling, parenting assistance, and transportation aid.

https://www.family-success.org/

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The Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC) provides parents with training, info, and support to help them be meaningful participants in their child’s education and life.

https://alabamaparentcenter.com/web/

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Thank you to all who attended our annual Raising the Standards Conference! If you missed it, or would like to review the session, you can find the sessions on our Facebook page!

Click Here to check out the website for the Independent Futures That Work! Helping kids and families with transition.

This project is for transitioning youth and their families.
Click Here to view services in AL.

Supporting Alabama parents

The Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC) is a non-profit 501c3, organized in 2002 by Alabama parents, educators, and professionals serving families. APEC provides services and supports to assist families particularly those underserved including minority, low-income, and those with children with disabilities.

APEC provides parents with training, information, and support to help them become meaningful participants in their children's education and lives.

Our Mission

We believe that parents have the greatest impact on their children's lives. APEC provides families with the training, information, and support they need to help them ensure that their children become productive, well-educated citizens.

More About Us

The Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC) is a non-profit organized by parents, educators, and professionals serving families formed to provide parents with training and information to help them become meaningful participants in their children's education. Meet our staff.

We operate projects such as the Alabama Parent Training & Information Center (AL PTI). For a full list of current projects visit the Programs & Projects page.

Find Us On Facebook

Check out our Facebook page to keep updated with what is happening at APEC!

Sign up for our Monthly Newsletter!

Every month APEC sends out a newsletter with helpful information and upcoming training opportunities. Click Here to join the list!
Order your copy of Cookbook Order Form To everyone who participated in this year's AL PTI Raising the Standards Conference, thank you! W e also have monthly webinars you can be part of. Check out our Calendar page for dates.
To view handouts and links to videos, go to our Raising the Standards page.
"Come and Sit at Our Table" Cookbook
today for only $10.00
Notice: Our office is carefully watching the COVID-19. Remember to wear a mask and keep safety a priority.

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Alabama Parent Education Center - Alabama Parent Education Center

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Thank you to all who attended our annual Raising the Standards Conference! If you missed it, or would like to review the session, you can find the sessions on our Facebook page! Click Here to check out the website for the Independent Futures That Work! Helping kids and families with transition.

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UFLI is the reading program we use in our classroom.
To help support learning at home, the UFLI Parent Resource Hub offers a collection of online tools and activities designed for young readers. You’ll find helpful guides, fun literacy activities, and resources that make it easy for parents to support their child’s reading development.

https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/resources/parent/

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Welcome to the University of Florida Literacy Institute's Parent Resource Hub! This collection of web-based language and literacy resources was compiled and curated by UFLI faculty and graduate students. We are adding to and refining these resources regularly, so check back often!

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Welcome to the University of Florida Literacy Institute's Parent Resource Hub! This collection of web-based language and literacy resources was compiled and curated by UFLI faculty and graduate students. We are adding to and refining these resources regularly, so check back often!

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Starfall has a variety of games and activities for reading, math, and other subjects. We LOVE Starfall in the classroom!

https://www.starfall.com/h/index-kindergarten.php

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At Starfall, children have fun while they learn. Educational games, movies, books, songs, and more for PreK and Kindergarten learners.

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Storyline Online features celebrities reading children’s books aloud!

https://storylineonline.net/

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The SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Daytime Emmy-nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors reading children's books to inspire a love of reading in millions of children worldwide.