MENU Equity, Engagement & Partnerships Toggle Department Navigation DEPARTMENT NAVIGATION Home - Parent University Parent Groups Meetings Text Version of Calendar of Meetings Parent University - Administration Contact Phone / Address Position / Responsibility Dr. Lucy Salazar (562) 997-8325 Executive Director Equity, Engagement & Partnerships Parent University - Staff Contact Phone / Address Position / Responsibility Elyssa Taylor (562) 997-8045 Administrative Assistant Parent University, CIAAP BSAI Rebecca Fast (562) 997-8326 Teacher on Special Assignment Parent University, High School Choice, Middle School Choice Sam Keo (562) 997-8320 Parent Involvement Specialist – BL Kh Parent University, High School Choice, Middle School Choice Yolanda Huerta (562) 997-8178 Instructional Asst, Parent Resource Centers – BL Sp Parent University, High School Choice, Middle School Choice Marilyn King (562) 997-8415 Senior Office Assistant The LBUSD Board of Education recognizes that parents from throughout our ethnically diverse population serve as an invaluable resource in the process of educating children. The Board believes that a child’s education is a responsibility shared by family and school. The Board, and LBUSD, through Parent University, is committed to providing parent involvement activities that help strengthen the home-school partnership by: Providing opportunities to help parents strengthen their parenting, literacy, and English language skills to foster conditions at home that affect children’s efforts in learning. Providing parents with the knowledge and strategies to assist their children in learning at home, in the community, and at school. Supporting the efforts of parents to work with their children to understand and attain the Common Core standards. Encouraging and facilitating parental interest and involvement at school organizations and activities. Also identifying and involving parents in instructional and support roles. Encouraging parents to assume school and district leadership roles in governance, advisory, and advocacy decision-making processes. Helping parents acquire needed services through identified school district and community resources. Training parents, teachers, and principals to build a partnership between the home and school thereby increasing effective communication. Consulting with parents on a regular basis concerning the manner in which stakeholders can collaborate to build and refine school programs that ensure academic progress. Informing parents about the performance of their child’s school, and of the options they have to ensure the appropriate placement of their student. Informing parents of participating children of the (a) reasons their children are participating in the program and (b) specific instructional objectives and methods of programs. Department Info Department Address 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach, CA 90810 Department Phone (562) 997-8322 Supporting Documents "It Takes a Village" / "Se Necesita de Todos" Parent University Catalog Our Mission To support the personal and intellectual success of every student, every day. Building on Success Newsletter Subscribe and stay informed about school construction and renovation. Subscribe to the Newsletter Now Stay Connected Contact Us 1515 Hughes Way Long Beach, CA 90810 Phone: 562-997-8000 Legal Notices Website Accessibility Nondiscrimination Copyright © 2021 Long Beach Unified School District. ALL Rights Reserved. | Privacy