Our Mission

PIE, formerly known as PRAISE, is a group of dedicated Piedmont parents who are committed to providing support and resources to children with disabilities and their families. We collaborate closely with the Piedmont Unified School District and other parent and community organizations to create a more inclusive and supportive community for everyone, regardless of their neurotype or access needs.

Our primary focus is to provide a supportive network for families, students, and educators, and to promote understanding and acceptance of differences. We work tirelessly to raise awareness of the unique challenges faced by individuals with disabilities and strive to improve access to resources and services that can help them succeed.

Through our advocacy efforts and community partnerships, we are dedicated to promoting positive change and building a more inclusive and supportive community. We welcome and encourage the support and involvement of all community members who share our vision for a more equitable and inclusive Piedmont.

What we have accomplished

PIE has achieved significant milestones in its efforts to provide support to special education programs in the Piedmont schools. Over the years, we have donated tens of thousands of dollars to fund essential programs and services identified by parents, school faculty, and administration.

We are proud of what we have accomplished so far, but we recognize that there is still much work to be done to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all members of our community.

Made possible by PIE

  • We have provided specialized digital subscriptions and teaching tools, such as software to support our Speech and Language Pathologists. In addition, we have provided math curriculum tools and supports for the Counseling Enriched Learning Center.

  • We have provided specialized multi-sensory literacy training and kimochi kits, which help students become more aware of their own feelings and how they communicate.

  • Your generous donations also help us organize the Neurodiversity Speaker Series, an educational initiative that brings experts in the field of neurodiversity to share their insights and experiences with the community. Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see past talks or visit our Events page to see upcoming ones.