About our Parent Partner Program
Mission Graduates’ Parent Partner Program supports Latinx families in San Francisco to advocate effectively for their children’s education. Using the culturally responsive Promotora (peer educator) model, we provide workshops, leadership training, and resource connections primarily for monolingual immigrant parents. This approach creates lasting impact, empowering families to become active partners in their children’s educational journey from elementary school through higher education.
Our program relies on trained community members who support fellow parents. These dedicated leaders work across multiple schools, facilitating workshops, and connecting families to resources. They develop professional skills while creating vital communication channels between families, schools, and community resources.
We prepare parents to participate in school governance through English Learner Advisory Committees (ELAC) and School Site Councils. Promotoras coach parents on decision-making processes, helping them advocate for multilingual learners and bilingual education.
Promotoras create spaces by parents, for parents, often partnering with city agencies, like the SF Public Library and Kindergarten to College. These workshops provide tools for navigating the school system and building a higher education culture at home. Our virtual workshops extend our reach to families throughout San Francisco.
Creating Measurable Change
Our Parent Partner Program delivers meaningful results for families and communities:
95% of ELAC members report that participation helped them navigate their child’s school system.
96% of Promotoras expanded skills in technology, leadership, or professional areas last year
100% of College Connect parents report that programming taught them how to help their child apply to college
Parent Partners in Action
It’s rewarding when parents tell me, ‘Thanks to the information you gave me, I was able to help my child.’ These moments show we’re making a real impact in our community.
Promotora at CAL Academy
It’s about showing parents the resources they can use and services they can access—helping them understand the benefits and, when something isn’t working, how we can improve it together. We can advocate for change where it’s needed.
Promotora at CAL Academy
When I first connected with Mission Graduates, I just wanted to be involved in my son’s education. Now I help other families navigate the U.S. school system, especially those who are new to it. Many terms and concepts don’t exist in their home countries. We meet parents where they are, creating a bridge between families and schools.
Promotora at Bryant and Alvarado Elementary Schools
Online Parent Resources and Community
Join our monthly Facebook Live sessions for timely resources, discussions with community partners, and connections with other parents. We cover topics from educational advocacy to accessing community services—all in Spanish to support our families.
Connect With Our Parent Partner Program
Ready to learn more about getting involved with our Parent Partner Program or becoming a Promotora? Contact our team for information about upcoming workshops and opportunities.