Thursday, October 22, 2009

Parent-U-Turn - Home


Parent-U-Turn - Home:

"For more recommendations outline a comprehensive approach to parent engagement with the potential of making a significant impact to increase academic achievement and provide more equity and access to quality education please email info@californiaparents.net for more information

Founded in 1999 Parent-U-Turn for Leadership in Parent Education has wealth of experience assisting schools and districts that translate into improve students acheivement.. Parent-U-Turn greatest strength is advocacy. Parent -U-Turn show case best practices for parent involvement. Our training support parents as advocate for 21st century. We have develop relevance framework for parent involvement that relevant for all parents. Parent-U-Turn recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each child. The school's primary mission is to foster a love of learning in each student. goal was to assist parents in navigating the school system from grades K-16."

The Parent Survival Guide, sponsored by Congresswoman Linda Sanchez and written by urban parents who have struggled themselves in navigating the school system, is a map which parents of color can use to understand the ins and outs of the public school structure. For example, it breaks down the different offices at the school and their individual responsibilities. This is because most parents complain about how schools frequently send them from one office to another.


This guide also covers such topics as college preparation, scholarships and grants available for undocumented immigrants and African -American students, the ABC’s for student success, special education, and information about how to work within the school structure. The guide also assists immigrant families and parents of color in finding support for their college-bound children with scholarship information (name of organization, requirements, contact information).

Parent-U-Turn programs and services are available to all parents, schools, districts, and community organizations. However, priority is given to school communities in Los Angeles County that are low performing and demonstrate a desire to collaborate with PUT. To the extent possible, program materials are available in the predominant language of the community served.