P.E.P. Start:
Tabling and canvassing at local events in the community.
Our Programs
P.E.P.
(Parent Empowerment Programming)
P.E.P. is a learning opportunity that builds parents’ capacity to advocate for equitable education policies by providing them with a background of the public school system and teaches them essential skills like communications strategies, power mapping, and organizing.
P.E.P. Talks:
Initiative designed to facilitate 1:1 conversations between alignED staff and parents, families and community members.
P.E.P. Prep 101: The History of New Orleans Education
Parent Empowerment Programming (P.E.P.) Prep 101 serves as an introductory course, offering fundamental skill-building sessions and educational seminars tailored to enhance parents’ understanding of the New Orleans public charter school system. Participants engage in a comprehensive six-week educational series titled “P.E.P. Prep 101: The History of New Orleans Education,” delving into crucial topics such as the history of the public school system, board governance structures, the efficacy of the school choice model, and successful reforms. Through interactive learning experiences led by education experts, participants gain a deep understanding of the educational landscape, empowering them to actively participate in their children’s education journey and advocate for positive changes within the charter school system. Our third cohort will commence in June 2024 comprising 50 teachers from Orleans Parish Schools. (4 cohorts per year)
P.E.P. Prep (Community Edition):
It’s not just parents of current public school students that need to drive change – everyone has a stake in the success of New Orleans schools. We run a similar program to P.E.P. Prep, aimed to serve community members without school-aged children, expanding the scope of our narrative shift to the general public and creating a broader movement for improvements.
Young Voter Mobilization
Communications campaigns targeting young voters, educating them on their role in our democracy while facilitating a stronger pipeline of voters for elections that impact the school system.
Citywide voting day
A community-driven initiative aimed at promoting civic engagement and encouraging parents and eligible students to register to vote. This program recognizes the importance of active participation in the democratic process and seeks to empower individuals to exercise their right to vote.
P.E.E.R. Resources
Parent Engagement and Empowerment Resources
These P.E.E.R. Workshops are to include annual mental health symposium, quarterly treat yourself engagement and events, access to resources that help to produce healthier and safer kids and families.
