The district offers a variety of family education and engagement opportunities including workshops, conferences, newsletters, volunteering and more! Explore the tabs, calendar and content below for details.
Back to School Fair
Friday, July 31
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
El Camino High School
4300 El Camino Ave, Sacramento
2 free backpacks with school supplies per family
Free emergency food boxes and diaper distribution
Learning materials
Hot Dog lunch (veggie dogs available)
Indoor resource fair:
San Juan Unified School District Departments: Special Education, Early Childhood Education/Preschool, Adult Education, Health Services, Preventions, Nutrition Services.
Community Organizations: Middle Tree Tutoring, Free Books for Kids, Community Healthworks, River Oak Center, Sacramento Native American Health Center, Dignity Health Accident Prevention, California State Parks, Sacramento County Public Health, Sacramento Public Library and more!
Registration not required. Items available while supplies last for the first 250 families.
Beating the Summer Slide - Supporting Learning at Home
Presented in partnership with Scholastic Education, to learn simple, fun ways to keep your child learning all summer! Discover what the “summer slide” is, explore easy at-home strategies for reading and math, and try hands-on learning activities your whole family can enjoy. Leave with practical ideas and resources to support learning every day!
Children develop a life-long love of reading when they have access to a variety of reading materials and consistently experience creative ways to read. Reading is a family affair! Presented by Scholastic Education’s family engagement specialist Cheryl Adler-Walls, to learn practical strategies that families can use to strengthen their student’s reading and writing skills, while encouraging a love of reading.
Learn about common causes of conflict and its impact on children and learning, strategies to support conflict resolution skills at home and school, and how to support your child by working collaboratively with your child's school if conflict occurs. Presented by Elizabeth Lopez, Coordinator of Family/Problem Resolution.
Parent-Teacher conferences are a great opportunity to strengthen the home-to-school partnership to support student success. Designed to help families feel confident and prepared for the upcoming Spring parent-teacher conferences. In this workshop, families can explore ways to build a positive relationship with their child’s teacher, learn how to effectively monitor their child’s progress in the classroom, and discover strategies to support their academic, social, and emotional growth.
Explore the role of Artificial Intelligence(AI) in school and student learning. Tune in to view information about the MagicStudent platform for students in grades second through twelfth, how teachers utilize tools students can access, and how student–AI interactions are monitored by educators. Presented in collaboration with Nicole Naditz, Program Specialist of Instructional Technology and World Languages.
This informational workshop is focused on learning about suicide prevention and awareness from mental health professionals. Tune in to this workshop to learn about recognizing the signs of suicide, how to talk to youth about suicide awareness, resources for support, and key prevention strategies. Presented in collaboration with White House Counseling Center and Student Support services.
Discover helpful information to support your child’s school attendance in this recorded workshop. Learn about attendance policies and how to report absences, ways to monitor and track attendance, tips and strategies to encourage regular attendance, and district and community resources available to help families. Presented by Megan Robinson, McKinney-Vento/Attendance Improvement Supervisor.
Designed for parents, guardians, and caregivers, this informative session offers an overview of the Parent Portal and other valuable online tools to help you prepare for a successful school year. Explore practical strategies to boost your child’s school readiness and confidence, discover tips for building strong communication with teachers and school staff, and learn about district and community resources available to support your family.
Presented by Jordin Lambert, School Community Prevention Specialist. For more information and prevention resources, visit the Prevention Programs website.
Gain practical tips to encourage responsible digital behavior and support your child's well-being! Presented by Vanessa Valenzuela, District Bullying Prevention Specialist.
Explore practical tools and strategies for enhancing internet safety, setting up parental controls, and protecting your child online. Presented by Nicole Naditz, Program Specialist of Instructional Technology and World Languages
Whether you have a 7-year-old or a 17-year-old, research shows that students perform better academically and behaviorally if the student knows their parents are involved and have high expectations. To support this effort, each month we will feature a new "Helping Children Learn" newsletter that is full of ideas to support learning at home.
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The district values and encourages the assistance of parents/guardians and other members of the community in sharing their special knowledge and abilities with our students in roles as classroom assistants, art docents, reading tutors and in other areas.
Volunteers must complete a one-time verification process. Get started here.
FREE for parents, family members and caregivers! This one day conference is designed to offer workshops and resources that promote child development, improve student achievement and strengthen family engagement.
Monthly presentations with District staff to share about district and community resources. This is also an opportunity to ask questions about general school-related topics in an open forum.
Volunteering in San Juan Unified
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Successful Home-School Communication
Enrollment Services & School Choice
Adult Education Programs
Early Childhood Education Programs
English Learner Resources
Families in Transition/Experiencing Homelessness Resources
Students with Disabilities & Special Education Resources
Presented entirely in Spanish, this workshop focuses on important topics to support student learning and ways that families can be involved. This workshop covers a range of topics such as high school graduation requirements, college and career readiness, school/community resources and more!
Designed to teach the importance of establishing a family reading routine with children at a young age, participants also learn about building English and Spanish vocabulary skills. This class is taught in Spanish.
Family Leadership Academy is a 6-week series that empowers families to gain a greater understanding of our educational system, current district initiatives, and parent leadership opportunities. This is designed for any caregiver or community member interested in taking an active role in being partners in education.
Level Up Leadership is a follow up series for graduates of the academy with a deeper focus on tools and strategies for effective leadership and joining district committees.
Experts share strategies to have meaningful conversations with families and youth regarding bullying, cyberbullying, social media use, internet safety, suicide, substance abuse and prevention.
Learn about the dangers of fentanyl and vaping.
Learn to address and prevent behavior problems, keep your family connected with positive communication and how to advocate for your child through Restorative Practices.
Learn about coping skills to support your student, resources for getting help and strategies to communicate with younger children struggling with mental health.
Learn effective communication strategies for resolving conflict and moving towards student-focused solutions.
Learn information about high school options and programs in San Juan Unified, as well as graduation requirements, enrollment and staff available to support.
Offered in collaboration with the Special Education Department, participants learn how to understand, navigate and advocate for students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Resources from local organizations are also shared to support families that have students with disabilities.
This 10-week workshop is ideal for parents/guardians struggling with difficult teen behavior. Designed by parents, for parents to help raise healthy and happy teens.
Loving Solutions
A 10-week series for parents/guardians of strong-willed children between the ages of 5 to 10 years old. Combines group learning with at home tasks to maximize learning and interests.
Co parenting
A 6-week skill building program designed for families raising children in separate households. Provides parents/guardians useful strategies to minimize conflicts and improve communication.
