Powered by Eventbrite Event Details Transition to College Facilitator Trainings are a compliant use of Tittle I funds, allocated for professional development and parental involvement, and other state and federal funds reserved for school improvement and/or parental involvement. Transition to High School This two day training (October 6th & 7th, 8:30am – 4:30pm) is open […]
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Read With Me: Let the children play, learn to read, and grow
(Ventura, CA) – Nestled in a picturesque community just north of Emma Wood State Beach, and adjacent to the Ventura River, Families in Schools (FIS) visited the Family Center in room 30 at Sheridan Way Elementary School in Ventura, CA. It was a joy at first sight to see the classroom inside filled with smiling […]
Transition to College Coming to 1st Generation Students and their Families!
Families In Schools (FIS) is thrilled to announce that due to the generous support of The Kresge Foundation FIS will be developing and implementing Transition to College a parent curriculum that will help address the transition of low-income and immigrant students from high school to college. The need for a Transition to College program is […]
MINDSET FOR ALL Coming to Los Angeles Promise Zone students and their families!
A new initiative called Mindset for All will strengthen non-cognitive skills in middle school students at four school sites in the Los Angeles Promise Zone. This initiative focuses on growth mindset, the belief that intelligence is a trait one can develop rather than an innate ability. It will be implemented this semester thanks to the […]
Alliance 2015 – LCFF, English Learners, Foster Youth & More
There are many questions that come up for parents and community members when discussing education’s most pressing issues: How have schools leveraged parent engagement to support students academically? What are districts doing to support English Learners and their parents understand the reclassification process? What conversations are happening around early education – attendance, summer learning loss, […]
Alliance 2015 Summit – Parent Leadership & Advocacy
Did you know Alliance 2015 is an opportunity for parent leaders from across the state to learn from experts and each other about how to be stronger advocates for their children? Every year this summit aims to build a common advocacy agenda that supports student success and elevates the voices of parents. Alliance 2015 aims […]
Seven Years of Perfect Attendance
A few weeks ago we asked parents to submit their tips and/or concerns regarding perfect attendance. We will be sharing what families sent to us throughout the next month. The first testimonial we would like to share with you comes from Maria Hernandez, a mother of three, who helped her daughter accomplish a perfect attendance […]
Siete años de asistencia perfecta
La semana pasada les preguntamos a las familias que nos enviaran sus consejos y/o sus preocupaciones sobre la asistencia de clases. Nosotros, estaremos compartiendo lo que las familias enviaron en el próximo mes. La siguiente declaración viene de Maria Hernandez, una madre de tres hijos, y como ella ayudo a su hija a que asistiera […]
Alliance 2015 – Keynote Announcement
Dear Supporters, Every year, distinguished advocacy and education leaders illuminate the Alliance summit panels and stage. We are thrilled to announce two exemplary figures delivering keynote messages at Alliance 2015. Monica García, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Board Member, was elected to the Board of Education in June 2006, becoming the third Latina to […]
Looking Into the Future, Today!
10th grade high school students from the North Hollywood area visit California State University Los Angeles to hear, and learn first-hand, from professionals in various career fields. Contributing Writer: Felix I. Hernandez/SYNERGi In partnership with Project STEPS, Families In Schools (FIS) geared up to offer hundreds of high school students and their parents, vivid insights […]
