PASADENA EDUCATION NETWORK
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Mission Statement
PEN is an independent grass-roots nonprofit organization that promotes family participation in public education to benefit all students in Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre. PEN provides parent education programs and services to help parents explore, evaluate, and engage with their public schools as well as representing a collective voice for parents with the Pasadena Unified School District.
About This Cause
The Pasadena Education Network (PEN) is a network of more than 1,800 parents who support and send our children to Pasadena Unified School District schools. Our core work and programs support parents whose students are entering or attend Pasadena Unified School District Title 1 schools in three distinct ways. • We provide free programs and support to parents in Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre to support them during their children’s transition to elementary or secondary school • Since parent engagement leads to better educational outcomes for students, once parents enroll their student in a PUSD school, we provide them with programs and coaching so they can learn how to effectively engage with their student and their school so their student will be more successful • We advocate for equity and access across schools and bring the voice of parents to district leadership so they consider it in their decision-making. We accomplish this by participating on district level committees and by meeting with PUSD leadership on a regular basis. • Through PEN’s parent engagement programs and services, parents of preschoolers and PUSD parents learn how to create a home environment that supports their children’s learning, how to engage in activities that prepare their students for school, habits that promote good health & wellness for parents and students, and workshops that help parents find the right school for their family, enroll, and engage with their school. • PEN News – E-Newsletter with information about PEN programs and services, PUSD, and education issues • PEN Resources - School fact sheets, education information, parent education program summaries, PUSD information and resources, & more • School Tours - PEN staff and/or PEN Ambassador volunteer parents accompany school tours • Parent Connections - We bring parents together to create strong networks of community support and build cross cultural relationships within and across schools so parents can share best practices and build strong parent communities that support all students.