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The key to a child's educational success is a successful partnership between teachers, parents and family members. Go here to find information that will help you help your child.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Torlakson visits with students and instructors at the site of the Humboldt Regional Occupation Program (HROP) in McKinleyville, where students complete a course by building a house from scratch over the course of a year.

A Message to California Parents

Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher. Research proves that family engagement is one of the best tools to help a student succeed in school. We have gathered here some information that can help you support your child’s education. That includes finding care for our youngest learners, determining how well a particular school performs, and learning about the standards we have set for what a student should know and be able to do to be ready to graduate and succeed in life.

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Last Reviewed: Monday, December 04, 2023

Recently Posted for Parents

  • November 4, 2025 Screening Committee Notice, SBE (added 23-Oct-2025)
    The purpose of this meeting is to interview candidates for the 2026-2027 Student Member position for the State Board of Education (SBE).
  • October 20, 2025 Screening Committee Notice, IQC (added 10-Oct-2025)
    The purpose of this meeting is to interview candidates for appointment to the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) and the IQC 2026-27 Student Member position.
  • October 13, 2025 Screening Committee Notice, IQC (added 03-Oct-2025)
    The purpose of this meeting is to (1) conduct a paper screen of candidate applications and select candidates to interview for possible appointment to the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC); and (2) conduct a paper screen.
  • October 14, 2025 Screening Committee Notice, CPAG (added 03-Oct-2025)
    The purpose of this meeting is to interview candidates for appointment to the California Practitioners Advisory Group (CPAG).
  • October 9, 2025 Screening Committee Notice, CPAG (added 29-Sep-2025)
    The purpose of this meeting is to (1) conduct a paper screen of candidate applications and select candidates to interview for possible appointment to the California Practitioners Advisory Group (CPAG); and (2) recommend the appointment of a Chair.