About Us

Parent University is dedicated to empowering, engaging, and connecting families to support student achievement. As part of Student and Family Services within the Instruction Division, we believe families are essential partners in education. We recognize and value the strengths, knowledge, and voices of families, fostering meaningful partnerships that help every student thrive.

 

Our Mission

Empower, Engage, and Connect Families to Support Student Achievement

Our Vision 

To strengthen inclusive family engagement, honor families’ knowledge, and foster authentic partnerships that support student success

Our Core Services 

Empower: Family Leadership & Advocacy 
Equip families with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead, advocate, and support student success. 

Highlighted Programs:  

• Family Leadership Academy (newly enhanced) 

• Family leadership and advocacy opportunities 

Engage: Family Learning & Engagement 
Provide inclusive, multilingual opportunities that actively engage families in supporting learning and student growth at home and in school. 

Highlighted Programs:  

• Family Literacy Club (new) 

• Literacy and mathematics workshops 

• Family learning opportunities 

Connect: Family, School, & Community Partnerships 
Build strong, trusting relationships among families, schools, and communities through meaningful two-way communication, collaboration, and access to resources. 

Highlighted Services:  

• Family Literacy Night Toolkits 

• Community partnerships and resources 

• Family engagement support of schools 

Our Impact 
During the 2025–26 school year, Parent University proudly served 13,329 families. To date, more than 205,401 families have engaged in Parent University programs, workshops, and resources. This growth demonstrates our commitment to honoring families as essential partners in education and providing opportunities that support student achievement and success.