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Programs: Parent Organizing Project
Parent Organizing Project (POP)
The Parent Organizing Project is a community organization focused on reaching out to and helping low-income, immigrant, non-English speaking parents by providing nine basic workshops on how schools operate and how to be involved, and, for parents interested in further growth, leadership development and opportunities, advocacy and civic training, all designed to improve education and academic achievement for Latino youth in Oregon.
Javier Quiroz
Parent Organizing Project (POP) Co-Coordinator
jquiroz@skcequality.orgMaria Mendoza
Parent Organizing Project (POP) Co-Coordinator
mmendoza@skcequality.orgWorkshop Series in a a Snapshot (2010-2011)
Workshop Units and Titles
Unit
Title
1
The Reality of Latino Youth in our Community: Recognizing the Importance of Education & Parent Involvement in our Children’s Future Success.
2
No Latino Student Left Behind in their Education: Federal Law “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB)
3
Education Programs and your Child’s Learning: How Education Law has Evolved to Provide Special Programs Designed to Protect Your Children and Support their Learning
4
Report Cards, State Tests & Your Child’s Learning Progress
5
Effectively Communicating With Schools for the Success of your Child
6
Raising Achievement by Teaching and Supporting your Children at Home
7
School Leadership and Decision-Making
8
Planning and Preparing for your Child’s Future
9
Our Reality as Parents
