La Universidad Para Padres es un programa que habilita, involucra y conecta familias en su comunidad escolar apoyando el rendimiento estudiantil a través de los talleres de aprendizaje para padres en todos los niveles del sistema escolar. Esto le permite al distrito servir mejor a las familias nuevas en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fresno estableciendo expectativas temprano sobre cómo ser padres participantes y proveer apoyo. For more information, En la localidad nueva, la Universidad Para Padres, comparte el lugar con el Centro de Inscripción de Aprendizaje Temprano. Blackstone Ave., north of Belmont Avenue. Classes will include: ■ Early Learning Module ■ Traditional Middle School Module ■ 12th Grade Module ■ Ready to Learn with PBS ■ Fresno Police Department’s Community Academy Parents should note that Parent University’s main center has moved to 850 N. PARENTS Parent University Offers Classes and Support, has New Location Parent University will offer a variety of classes for parents and guardians in the 2016-17 school year, starting Aug. Superintendent’s Message in Spanish/Hmong “Our together under one roof to kick off the new year with unifying and inspiring See BACK TO SCHOOL messages. This annual of last year’s successes continuing to event, supported through community move us forward as a district,” said sponsors, brings all 10,000 employees Superintendent Michael Hanson. 10 at the Save Mart Center to begin because I feel the momentum for Convocation 2016. Staff from across the district will “I am excited for this new school year gather Aug. For more on these new leaders, see page 2. The completion of new classrooms and other enhancements to support student academic success.įifteen schools will start the new school year with new principals. When doors open, exciting changes await at many campuses, including 15 and have been busy preparing for the 2016-17 academic year. ■ Modernized Facilities ■ More Time with Teachers ■ LCAP Funding Supports Student Needs Teachers and staff are eagerly waiting to welcome students back to school on Aug. Addicott, which serves students with severe disabilities, has been completely renovated for the new school year. Nine-year-old Samantha Garcia tries out the playground equipment under a new sun shade at Addicott Elementary School with her mom, Cindy Garcia. The welding/fabrication program will See CAREER TECH Continued on page 13 The rehab room features a mobility track and will be the only high school program of its kind in California. Making room for Duncan’s new CTE programs required summer-time remodeling to transform existing rooms into a rehabilitation therapy classroom and a welding classroom. Duncan’s enrollment is expected to jump about 30% as a result of the additional pathways. The Duncan programs are in high demand with about 1,000 students traveling from all over the district to attend Duncan and benefit from the strong academic foundation integrated with occupational instruction. Duncan is already a hub for CTE courses, with ongoing pathways in small automotive, construction, manufacturing, nursing services, and physical therapy. His fall, three new career technical education (CTE) pathways are added to the menu at Duncan Polytechnical High School: advanced manufacturing, welding/fabrication, and rehabilitation therapy. Teachers and Staff Ready to Welcome Students Career Tech Ed Expands at Duncan More CTE Funds Invested Across District

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