- Los Angeles Unified School District
- Parent & Community Engagement Unit
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LD Northwest PACE Unit
Gonsalo Garay
PACE Administrator
ggg9445@lausd.netMorena Camp
Parent Educator Coach
morena.camp@lausd.netRitma Estupiñan
Parent Educator Coach
ritma.estupinan@lausd.netRobert Goldstein
Parent Educator Coach
rdg6546@lausd.netSandra Becerra
Community Representative
sandra.x.becerra@lausd.net
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College & Career Readiness
"Big Future" College Readiness
Five Ways a College Education Pays for Itself Brochure English Spanish
Five Ways a College Education Pays for Itself Flyer English Spanish
Family Guide to College Planning English Spanish
College Application Checklist English Spanish
For more information, visit the College Board's Big Future website.¡Gradúate!: Financial Aid Guide to Success
The Whitehouse Initiative on Education Excellence for Hispanics has created the ¡Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success to help Hispanic students and families navigate the college application process. The Guide provides recommended steps for the college enrollment process, helpful tips on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and key financial aid resources available to better support Hispanics, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and non U.S. citizen students, in their efforts to access a postsecondary education.
¡Gradúate!: A Financial Aid Guide to Success English Spanish
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We, at the Parent and Community Engagement Unit in Local District Northwest, believe that children learn best when schools collaborate with parents as equal partners in their children’s education. Parents can partner with schools by promoting a culture of literacy and high expectations at home and at school. They can participate in school events and on committees, in addition to volunteering and serving in parent centers.
Our goals revolve around assisting schools with developing welcoming environments for parents while offering parents a variety of opportunities to partner with the school community to improve student achievement so that all students will graduate from the Los Angeles Unified School District prepared for college and future career endeavors.
Gonsalo Garay
Parent & Community Engagement Administrator
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LAUSD BOARD MEMBERS
Local District Northwest
Scott SchmerelsonNick MelvoinKelly GonezBoard District 3Board District 4Board District 6Bd Dist 3 Map Bd Dist 4 Map Bd Dist 6 Map
BD6 3rd Annual Virtual Art Contest | Concurso de Arte Virtual
Special Education Parent Workshops | Talleres de Educacion Especial para Padres

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What is Parent Portal? -
How do I register for a Parent Portal account?
Parent Portal Registration for Parents & Guardians Quick Reference Guides
For assistance with Parent Portal, contact your LD PACE Office:
LD Northwest (818) 654-3600
LD Northwest Virtual Information Booth Promo
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What is Schoology and How does it work?
Schoology is like a teacher's website or an extension of their classroom online. Announcements, special dates, pictures, newsletters, discussions, lessons, videos, etc. could all be on a teacher's Schoology page. Students are enrolled in Schoology by the school through our PowerSchool, student information system.
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What is Distance Learning?
Simply put, distance learning is when students are separated from teachers and peers. This means that students learn remotely and do not have face-to-face learning with instructors or other students.What does Distance Learning look like?
For LAUSD, Distance Learning includes the following:- Video conferencing is a common way for teachers to interact directly with students in live lessons. This could be a one-on-one session or a class-like scenario in which multiple students connect to the teacher live.
- Synchronous learning is when all the students learn together at the same time (and often even place) but the instructor is at another location. It often features video or teleconferencing that connects teachers and learners digitally.
- Asynchronous learning is a less connected but also less constrained format. Instead of live online lessons, students are given learning tasks with deadlines. They then self-study to complete the assignments.
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LDNW Digital Learning Resources English Dowload Spanish Download
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Vision Statement
When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer and like school more.Mission Statement
The Parent and Community Services office supports school efforts to implement effective family engagement activities that value partnerships with parents for the benefit of children’s learning and achievement.Core Values
We believe in mutual respect.
We believe in excellence & high expectations. All students, parents, employees and community partners contribute unique talents, strengths and skills to create an environment of excellence and hold ourselves to the highest standards.
We believe in equity & access.
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Student & Family Wellness Hotline
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2021-2022 Budget Documents
Part 1: Asset and Needs Assessment PPT Bilingual
- Part 1 Budget Series Facilitation Guide Module 1 English.docx
- Part 1 Budget Series Facilitation Guide Module 1 SPANISH.docx
- Part 1 Family Needs Assessment Questionnaire Template docx
- Part 1 Family Needs Assessment Response Reflection Template.docx
- Part 1 Staff Needs Assessment Questionnaire Template docx
- Part 1 Student Needs Assessment Questionnaire Template docx
- Part 1 Teacher Needs Assessment Questionnaire Template docx
Part 2 Examining Data PPT.pptx
- Part 2 Facilitation Guide Module 2 English.docx
- Part 2 Facilitation Guide Module 2 Spanish.docx
- Part 2 Data Analysis Protocol English and Spanish.docx
Part 3 School Plans and Budgets PPT.pptx
Session 1 Recording-Principal's Mtg. PACE Budget Presentation 1-21-2021
Session 2 Recording-Principal's Mtg. PACE Budget Presentation 1-21-2021
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Town Hall Meetings/Reuniones Comunitarias
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Coffee with the Superintendent
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Title I Coordinators/Designees
Principal's Portal Check Off List
September 2020 T1 Coordinator's Meeting
PowerPoint: PACE SSC/ELAC Orientation Training
PowerPoint: ZOOM SSC/ELAC Bilingual Orientation
Step-by-step on holding SSC/ELAC meetings
SSC/ELAC Parent Nomination Form
PowerPoint: T1 Coordinators/Designee Job Aid
School-Parent Compact Template (English)
PFEP (LAUSD & School) and School Parent Compact in WORD
Robert's Rules of Order ENGLISH
Motion Form in English and Spanish WORD
Steps to making a MOTION PPT Eng. & Span.
October 2020 T1 Coordinator's PPT
2020 2021 Annual T1 Meeting PowerPoint Bilingual
2020 2021 SSC Year at a Glance
PFEP and Compact PPT Bilingual
Title I Conference Flyer Saturday, December 5, 2020 9:00 a.m.
November 2020 T1 Coordinator's 2020 PPT
Rules Make It Right PPT (Bilingual)
Parents as Partners-Growth Mind Set (Bilingual)
Parents as Partners-Parent Engagement Strategies for the School Staff Guide to PowerPoint
Parents as Partners-Parent Engagement Strategies PowerPoint for the School Staff
Parents as Partners-What is our school doing to engage parents to support (Template to fill out)
December 2020 T1 Coordinator's Meeting
MEM 6750.3 LAUSD PFEP (Entire MEMO)
January 22, 2021 T1 Coord/Designee PPT
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English Language Coordinators/Designees
BUL-6745.3 Guidelines for SSC and ELAC
Bilingual SSC and ELAC Orientation
EL Designee September 2020 PPT
ELAC Delegate Convening and Elections ENGLISH Flyer
Motion Form in English and Spanish WORD
Steps to making a MOTION PPT Eng. & Span.
Training of Officers PPT-Bilingual (Eng. & Span.)
ELAC Study Groups Flyer English
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Upcoming Events/Próximos Eventos
LCAP Study Group English Flyer
Special Education Parent Workshops/Talleres de Educacion Especial para Padres
Public Library Events/ Eventos de la Libreria Publica
Public Library Winter Reading/Lectura de la Libreria Publica
Parent and Community Engagement Events/Eventos de PCS
Parent and Community Engagement Calendar for Parents/Calendario de Eventos para Padres de PCS
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Resources for Students and Parents/Recursos para Estudiantes y Familias
Resources for Students and Families
Online Tutoring/Tutoría en línea
LA Public Library Homework Help/Asistencia con Tareas
Los Angeles Public Library Resources for the Youth/ Recursos para los Jovenes
Tutoring/Tutoria-Spanish Flyer
Schoology Password RESET Change 11/16/2020
Free Virtual Citizenship Education Classes/Clases Virtuales de Ciudadania Gratuitas
Get Ready for College Students in Grade 8th-12th
Los Angeles Valley College Umoja Kwanzaa
Office of Parent and Community Engagement Upcoming Events (English and Spanish)
Parent and Community Engagement Calendar/Calendario de PCS
Public Library Winter Reading/Libreria Publica
Public Library Resources/Recursos de la Libreria Publica
Student and Family Wellness Flyer
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Featured Research