Local School Resources
Every student deserves to learn in a place where they are safe, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
We support parents, educators, and communities with resources that help local schools foster inclusive, welcoming environments—where all young people can grow, connect, and thrive.
PUSD Parent & Community Groups
African American Parent Council (AAPC)
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A coalition advocating for PUSD's African-American families, promoting cultural acceptance, and working to ensure quality education for all students.
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
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Advises on special education planning, recommends priorities, assists with parent education, and supports students with exceptional needs.
District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)
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Discusses English Learner programs and advises the district on supporting multilingual students. Meetings are generally held on the third Monday of most months.
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A collaborative body advocating for students in foster care, providing tools and skills to help them integrate and succeed in the school community.
LCAP Parent Advisory Committee
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Reviews and comments on the district's Local Control Accountability Plan as mandated by state law. Members serve three-year terms.
Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF)
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Builds community partnerships to support PUSD schools, providing essential resources and enrichment opportunities to every public school student in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre.
Pasadena Educational Network (PEN)
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Provides unbiased information and parent education programs to help families explore PUSD schools and engage with the district. Promotes culturally, socio-economically, and racially diverse education.
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Parent group for all PTA units in the district, providing volunteer service, leadership training, and serving as a voice for PUSD PTA members.
Student Data & Indicators
PUSD Data Page
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Access district-wide data, including student demographic and achievement data as well as continuous improvement information.
California Healthy Kids Reports (PUSD)
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Comprehensive district and individual school reports for the 2024 school year.
Healthy Kids Survey Dashboard
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Interactive tool to view and analyze state and district survey results, trends over time, and disparities across student subgroups.
California Schools Data Dashboard
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Statewide accountability system with reports on multiple measures of school success.
Community Schools
PUSD Community Schools Page
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Information on PUSD's community schools initiative and implementation.
LA County Office of Education Community Schools
Community Schools Learning Exchange
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Resources and professional learning for community schools implementation.
Building Community Schools
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Guide to developing effective community schools partnerships.
Using California Education
Ed100​
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Free, self-paced online course explaining how California's education system works.
EdSource
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Independent journalism covering key education issues in California.
Glossary of Educational Terms/Acronyms
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This guide helps demystify the 'alphabet soup' of terminology, empowering you to navigate educational conversations, documents, and programs confidently.
Additional Resources
College Access Plan
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Provides free programs and services to help PUSD students prepare for college.
Young & Healthy
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Connects underserved children with free healthcare services and education