FAQ’s

What is the basic philosophy of Practical Parent Education?

Our mission is to be proactive in providing all community parents with support, parenting skills and resources in their efforts to rear responsible, self-confident, mentally healthy children who will be able to function to the best of their ability in their personal lives, their educational opportunities and as contributing members in today’s complex society.

Practical Parent Education’s sole agenda is to help families find their own most effective ways of functioning. Our classes do not present any religious, cultural or political platforms; rather, they present research-based information designed to help parents draw thoughtful conclusions.

What does Practical Parent Education do?

Practical Parent Education provides curriculum, training and support for effective Parent Educators.

How long has Practical Parent Education been in existence?

Practical Parent Education began in the early 1980’s in Plano, Texas at the initiative of local business professionals and school administrators. They recognized the challenges today’s families were facing and believed that the community as a whole needed to join forces to support all parents and children with quality services and education.

Can anyone be a Practical Parent Education Subscriber?

Subscriptions are available to all practitioners working with families, whether individually or as part of a larger organization.

Is PPE nationwide?

Practical Parent Education has active subscribers in 14 states and Mexico.

Where does Practical Parent Education get its funding?

PPE gets its funding from a variety of sources: grants from foundations, gifts from individuals and corporations, and as payment for services such as trainings and subscriptions. The Plano Independent School District provides office space for PPE and serves as its fiscal agent.

Who writes the Practical Parent Education curriculum?

The PPE curriculum modules are developed and written by professional parent educators with advanced class work in family studies and extensive experience in teaching parenting classes. All curricula are field-tested and refined. Spanish translations are done by native speakers.

Can I see a sample of a PPE module?

A sample module can be obtained by contacting our home office 800.687.2823 or ppe@pisd.edu.

When is your national conference and how do I register?

Practical Parent Education Conference
October 29-30, 2007
Click here for more information or contact the PPE home office at 800.687.2823 or ppe@pisd.edu for a registration packet.

Will I receive CEU credit for trainings or the conference?

PPE is authorized to grant continuing education units to Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers in the state of Texas, and Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credit by the National Council on Family Relations.