Parent University piloted a five-week hybrid series of new family leadership academies designed to train and develop family leaders to become effective decision-makers and strong advocates for their children’s education. A new series was also developed for families of African American and students with disabilities.
Participation in family leadership supports positive student outcomes by focusing on leadership, advocacy, civic engagement, and families’ decision-making toward student achievement.
Parent University’s Family Leadership Academies:
- English Family Leadership Academy
- Hmong Family Leadership Academy
- Spanish Family Leadership Academy
- English Special Education Family Leadership Academy
- Hmong Special Education Family Leadership Academy
- Spanish Special Education Family Leadership Academy
Family Leadership Academies Topics:
- Discovering Your Leadership
- Leadership Styles and Develop Leadership Skills
- Family-School Partnership Framework-4Cs (Capabilities, Connections, Confidence, & Cognitions)
- Building Trust and Rapport
- Project Development and Leadership in Action
Leadership Fieldtrips
Leadership fieldtrips opportunities will be offered to families each semester as an option to advance family leadership capacities.
Family Leadership Academies (FLA) Master Schedule – Spring Cohort I
Family Leadership Academies (FLA) Master Schedule – Fall Cohort II
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Leadership Fieldtrips
Family leaders leading their students to learn about animal science and explore the Chaffee Zoo and community resources
Family leaders exploring leadership and teamwork at Hands-On Gourmet, San Francisco
Family Leadership Academies (FLA) Master Schedule – Fall Cohort I
The hybrid sessions will be conducted in-person at Parent University’s Parent Resource Center and through Microsoft Teams.
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Family Leadership Academies Sessions
Session Title: Family Leadership Academies
Location: Parent University, 850 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93701
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English
Spanish
Hmong
Session Title: Special Education Family Leadership Academies
Location: Parent University, 850 N. Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93701
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English
Spanish
Hmong
For questions, please contact:
Chankeo Vang, Manager I, Family Leadership
(559) 457-3390
Chanhkeo.Vang@fresnounified.org