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Parent Institute For Quality Education (P.I.Q.E)ESL Adult Classes
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) is pleased to partner with North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) to offer free English language classes to parents/guardians and adult community members.
 
If you have any questions regarding this program, please call PYLUSD Title I Instructional Coach Stephanie Valdez-Shraeder at 714-985-8663.
 
  • ESL courses for the Fall semester will be held from August 27th to December 19th at Ruby Drive Elementary and Topaz Elementary. Classes will take place Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
 
Parent Institute For Quality Education (P.I.Q.E)Disciplina Positiva
Disciplina Positiva is an organization founded in 2010 by Tony and Lisseth Orozco to train parents to promote social and emotional development, developing life skills in children and adolescents, and impacting the family and school environment in a positive and respectful way. Our workshops are based on the best-selling books by authors Dr. Jane Nelsen, Lynn Lott, Cheryl Erwin, and others. The origin of these books is based on the philosophy of Alfred Adler (child psychiatrist) and Rudolf Dreikurs since 1920. Positive Discipline parent workshops are offered by a group of certified professional educators in positive discipline who train parents with effective and positive tools through experiential activities.
 
Currently Offered at: (Contact the School Site for More Information)
  • Rio Vista Elementary | September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8,15 January 14,21,28, February  4, 11,18
  • Ruby Drive Elementary | September 11, 18, 25; October 2,9,16; January 15,22, 29; February 5, 12, 19
  • Topaz Elementary | September 13, 20, 27; October 4,11,18; January 17, 24. 31; February 7, 14, 21
  • Melrose Elementary/Valdez Middle School / January 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 20
Parent Institute For Quality Education (P.I.Q.E)Parent Institute For Quality Education (P.I.Q.E) - Family Literacy Program
Developed in partnership with the California Reading and Literature Project, the Family Literacy Program introduces the five elements of literacy equipping families with strategies to support literacy at home. Families are introduced to Dr. Shefelbine’s Literacy Framework of Skills with fun, interactive and purposeful reading strategies.
 
Reading development is emphasized with a direct connection to students’ overall academic success
  • 9-week program | Once a week, 60 minute-sessions virtual and 75 minute-sessions in
    person
  • Includes strategies for supporting literacy through narrative (fiction) and expository (non-fiction) text aligned with the intent of the Common Core Standards
  • Families receive a learning activities book to keep and continue utilizing with their children
 
   Currently Offered at: (Contact the School Site for More Information)
  • Rio Vista Elementary | October 9,16, 23, 30; November 6,13,20 and December 4.
  • Ruby Drive Elementary | January 30; February 6,13, 20, 27; March 6 and 13
  • Melrose Elementary | February 11,18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1
  • Topaz Elementary | February 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2
  • Glenview Elementary | September 24; October 1,8,15, 22, 29; November 5
  • Morse Elementary | September 25; October 2,9, 16, 23,30; November 6,13
  • Tynes Elementary | September 26; October 3,10,17,24,31; November 7,14
Parent Institute For Quality Education (P.I.Q.E)PIQE STEM Program for Families (K-12)
STEM-focused curriculum that builds understanding for families on the importance of building a strong foundation in math and science. The program covers accessible data related to college and career opportunities in STEM, the high school academic track, the salary range for all STEM-related jobs, and highlights the benefits of supporting their student to pursue STEM-related careers.

4-week program | Once a week, 75 minute-sessions virtual and 90 minute-sessions in person. Includes fun and interactive strategies for incorporating STEM concepts into everyday life.Families better understand STEM concepts and careers as well as the prevalence of STEM throughout daily interactions
   Currently Offered at: (Contact the School Site for More Information)
  • Valadez Middle School Academy | October 9,16,23,30
  • Kraemer Middle School | November 6,13, 20;  December 4
  • Tufrree Middle School | January 15, 22, 29;  February 5
With Hope FoundationWith Hope: Information About Virtual Suicide Prevention Presentation for High School Families

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District will host a virtual suicide prevention presentation for high school parents and guardians on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Annette Craig from the With Hope Foundation will educate, equip, and empower attendees on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. This will be a preview of the presentation made to high school students during the 2024-2025 school year.