On December 8th, fifteen Latino parents were invited by Families In Schools to participate in a “listening” exchange with University of California representatives. Parents shared their thoughts on how they perceive the UC system as an option for their children, and identifying solutions for eliminating potential barriers in accessing higher education. Listening to the parents were […]
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Congratulations to Representative Xavier Becerra
Families In Schools applauds Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr’s appointment of Representative Xavier Becerra as California’s next Attorney General. As a founding Board Member of Families In Schools, Honorable Becerra is a champion of our community, especially families from immigrant, low-income and communities of color. FIS Board Chair Shamya Ullah stated, “He has fought […]
Our Commitment to the Families We Serve
Families In Schools (FIS) is built on principles of equity, social justice, and fairness. We work every day to elevate the voices of parents, especially from low-income and immigrant communities, in education decision-making and provide tools and trainings to schools to ensure all families are welcomed and treated with respect and dignity. The national […]
Transition to College Facilitator Training Fall 2016
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 […]
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 […]
