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Past and Present Clients:
Lynwood Unified School District
Los Angeles Unified School District
Pepperdine University
UCLA Center X
Inglewood Unified School District
Founded in 1999, Parent-U-Turn for Leadership in Parent Education has a wealth of experience assisting schools and districts that translates into improved student acheivement. Parent-U-Turn's greatest strength is advocacy. Parent -U-Turn showcases best practices for parent involvement. Our training supports parents as advocates for the 21st century. We have developed relevant frameworks for parent involvement that is 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. Our goal is 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 handbook came from the fact that 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 (names of organizations, requirements, contact information).
Parent-U-Turn's 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 it is possible, program materials are available in the predominant language of the community served.
Testimonial:
Susan Johnson, Parent Of API- Ranges 1-3 School
Mary Johnson , the executive director/Parent-U-Turn staff, always encourages parent involvement. It is one of the many aspects of program that I like. One example: surveys and questionnaires are conducted very often. My suggestions and comments are valued and they use the information collected to constantly work on program improvement. They make parents feel like they are "a part of" the decisions that concern the program. This insures that parents are contributing quality to their children education. Studies have shown that parent involvement supports achievements in a child's life. Parents like me, who show they care, make a difference in a child's academic achievement.( Susan Johnson, Los Angeles, California, John C. Fremont)
Being a part of the Parent-U-Turn has not only built my leadership skills and allowed me to participate in programs to advocate for children, but it has also allowed my whole family to grow. Fortunately, Parent-U-Turn provides us with the education we need to guide our children to become giving members to society.(Mary Galvan, Upland , California, Parent-U-Turn )
Being involved in Parent-U-Turn allows me to interact with the teachers and school administration. This process helps my children mature into productive and happy members of society. When teachers and parents work together, we all win. When everyone works together, it is for the betterment of the education of our children and everyone gives each other the respect for the jobs we are trying to do for our students. The ultimate goal for everyone is to see students' achievement.( Valerie Munoz, Lynwood, California, Vice President of Parent-U-Turn)
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