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South Bay Parent Education Opportunities

The school districts of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach realize that the needs of our community regularly intersect and as such, we are partnering along with our Parent Teacher Associations (PTA), as well as with the Beach Cities Health District, and South Bay Families Connected to bring to our communities a series of parent education opportunities.

 

Today, students face many challenges—schoolwork, friendships, and even stress or mental health worries. Parents play a vital role in helping their children succeed. A parent education series provides families with the information and tools they need to support their children’s learning and well-being from elementary school through high school. This kind of program is built on research and focuses on the whole child. It also helps schools and families work together so that all students can do their best.

 

The Why

  • Helping Students Through Family Involvement: Research shows that when parents are involved, students do better in school, behave more positively, and feel healthier. If schools want students to grow, parents need to be part of the plan.

  • Responding to Mental Health Needs: Across the country, more students are struggling with anxiety, sadness, or behavior problems. Parents often notice these signs first, but may not know how to respond. Parent education can teach families what’s normal and when to ask for help from the school.

  • Guiding Families Through Complex Systems: School systems can be confusing, especially for busy parents, families who speak more than one language, or those new to programs like IEPs, 504 plans, or college planning. Parent education makes these systems easier to understand, so families feel confident supporting their children.

2026-2027 Opportunities
 
In partnership with Beach Cities Health District, South Bay Families Connected, Hermosa Beach City School District, the Hermosa Beach Parent Teacher Association, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, the Manhattan Beach Parent Teacher Association, as well as our own Redondo Beach Parent Teacher Association, we bring you our Parent Education series for the 2026-27 school year. 
 
Anxiety/School Refusal/Perfectionism Panel Discussion and Q&A
Community Safety: E-Bikes/Safe Routes to School/Substance Use
Technology: Safety/Social Media/Screentime/AI
Developing/Navigating Healthy Relationships/Friendships/Ghosting