By now, parents have probably heard that there is a new federal education law that will go into effect soon. But what has changed, and why? What do parents and community leaders need to know about this new law?
Parent Guide
Got a few minutes? Find out what’s changing in education and what it means for your child and your school.
FAQ: My Child is an English Learner
What does it mean that my child is an English Learner?
If a student does not yet speak and understand English at a level where they can fully participate in regular instruction taught in English, they should be classified as an English learner (EL). California law requires that school districts provide English learners with additional services to help them gain fluency in English while moving forward with everything else they need to learn.
Mindset for success – How to foster a healthy attitude towards learning in your child
Many notable historical figures struggled on their road to success. For example, Albert Einstein had difficulty counting to ten as a child and, as a teen, he failed his initial college entrance exam (which he successfully passed a year later). So what was it about Einstein that helped him persevere to become the most respected physicist of all time?
How to Read Your Child’s Test Results: Interpreting California’s CAASP Report
In early fall, you will receive a letter with your child’s results on California’s new state standardized tests. Trying to interpret them might feel like a test for you!
What’s important to focus on and what do these results tell you about your child’s academic progress?
Parent Guide: Teacher Tenure and the Vergara Case
In May 2012, nine public school children, supported by the group Students Matter, filed a lawsuit against the state of California challenging provisions of state law that they said interfere with their right to a quality education.