This extraordinary partnership between a faith based community organizing group, a local teachers union and a school district began in 1998 as an effort to address the cycle of blame that existed between parents and site personnel at several Sacramento schools where there was a pervasive history of low student achievement, high levels of poverty, and where high percentages of children entered school as English learners.

 P ROFESSIONAL relationships developed between families and teachers.
Each co-educator is respected for expertise regarding knowledge of student and curriculum.

 T RUST established between community and schools.
Home visits help end the common cycle of blame at schools with history of low student achievement.

 H OPE rekindled for student and school site success.
Parents, teachers and students share hopes, expectations and plans for academic success.

 V ISITS provide opportunity for teachers to step into the community.
Perceptions are altered and cultural competency is increased in our diverse school communities.

 P ARTICIPATION in visits is voluntary for everyone and teachers are paid for time.
Visits are designed to open lines of communication, not for assessments or interventions.

Without the generous support and collaborative efforts of our partners, The Parent Teacher Home Visit Project would not be the success it is to the communities we serve.

Our Partners

CS Mott Foundation, National Education Association, Walter S. Johnson Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Institute For Teaching, District and Community Training Contracts and individual donors.