Palm Springs Unified School District Family Center Belief Statement: It is our fundamental belief that families and community members are essential partners within a school district and that trusting and respectful relationships must be intentionally cultivated. All families are valued and encouraged to act as advocates, leaders and stakeholders to support their child’s academic success. We recognize that sustained parent engagement positively impacts student success and academic achievement.
Values:
COMMITMENT: We are dedicated to strengthening school and family relationships, building the capacity of stakeholders and providing access to information and resources.
PARTNERSHIPS: We promote and utilize effective two-way communication with our families in order to establish trust, respect and positive relationships.
RESPECT: We honor and celebrate the diverse cultural values and beliefs of all PSUSD families. Families are welcome and empowered as advocates and leaders to support their children.
INNOVATION: We foster lifelong learning for students, parents, staff and community members.
Services Offered
Family and Parent Education Classes (7 Habits of Successful Families, Triple P, Educate, Equip and Support, Courageous Parenting)
Resources and Referrals (medical health, mental health, basic needs support, local and county resource connections, PSUSD department referrals)
Support for parent leadership groups, forums and advisories (PTA, AAPAC, SEPAC, LPAC, LGBTQ, DELAC)
Adult Learning & Personal Development (ESL Classes, technology classes, technology access at two centers including computers and internet, personal development workshops)
Attendance and Academic Counseling: Support in accessing programs such as ParentVue (parent access to student attendance and grades), Sprigeo (online reporting system) and PeachJar (Online flyer delivery system) and support in accessing and understanding school site or district departments, programs and resources.
