Family Engagement Workshops

The Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) Family Engagement Program empowers families to guide their children’s education journey from the early years of elementary through high school graduation and college enrollment. The program helps parents understand school systems, state requirements, and resources so they can confidently support their students’ success at every stage

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Available for Every Grade Level

  • Elementary School: Focuses on building strong foundations in math, reading, and science. Parents learn how early study habits, positive attitudes, and home support lay the groundwork for future academic success .

  • Middle School: Helps families understand how coursework choices connect to high school readiness. Parents receive tools to support students through the transition, including study skills, mindset, and exposure to enrichment opportunities.

  • High School: Equips families with knowledge about GPA, honors and AP/IB courses, “A-G” requirements for college admission, financial aid, scholarships, and higher education options including community colleges, CSU, UC, private universities, and trade schools .

What Families Learn

  • How to navigate rigorous coursework such as Honors, IB, AP, and Dual Enrollment.

  • The “A-G” course requirements needed for admission to four-year universities in California.

  • The differences between higher education options: community college, CSU, UC, private universities, and vocational schools.

  • Up-to-date information about college entrance exams (SAT, ACT), changing requirements, and alternatives.

  • Financial aid and scholarship resources, including FAFSA, CADAA, and CalKIDS .

Why It Matters

Families play a critical role in shaping student success. Through this program, caregivers gain the knowledge and confidence to:

  • Support academic growth and college readiness.

  • Encourage a growth mindset and positive attitudes toward school.

  • Partner with teachers and counselors to ensure their children stay on track.

  • Explore future pathways together, connecting present coursework to long-term opportunities.