Parent and Community Engagement
DPS believes that having actively engaged parents is critical to improving student achievement.
- Phoenix Parent Resource Center.
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- Workshop In Central Parent Resource Center.
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- Priest Parent Resource Center.
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- Phoenix Parent Resource Center.
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- Phoenix Parent Resource Center.
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- DSA-West Parent Resource Center.
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- DSA-West Parent Resource Center.
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- DSA-West Parent Resource Center.
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- DSA-West Parent Resource Center.
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- DSA-West Parent Resource Center.
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Our Parent and Community Engagement initiatives, which are geared to helping us increase parent involvement, include training camps that focus on parenting, fun and engaging workshops and much more.
Detroit Public Schools, through a performance-driven partnership with Detroit Parent Network, also operates eight parent resource centers that are comfortable spaces for parents and guardians to meet. The centers, which are geographically placed across the city, provide training and resources to parents of DPS students, helping them be involved in their children’s education. This Title I initiative was developed with input from parents and guardians, community leaders and the Detroit Parent Network. It is funded, in part, with a three-year $1.2 million grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.
What our parents are saying:
“It was very comfortable and a lot of help. (They are) a big improvement to the school, neighborhood, and even the community.”
-Tamara Simpson, who uses the Parent Resource Center at Marcus Garvey
More about our Parent Resource Centers
Our eight parent resource centers are comfortable community gathering spaces equipped with multiple computers, phones, sofas, small libraries, play areas for children, check-out academic tool kits and more.
We offer expert-led workshops, child care, GED support, job training, support groups, MEAP assistance, book clubs, sessions on Title I programs, college information, coffee talks on parent engagement and other offerings.
The centers are designed to involve, connect and empower parents to help children reach academic success and serve as a hub for training and resources.
April Workshops
*Light refreshments provided at each center.
April Workshops in Parent Resource Centers
April 30th – May 4th
Transition: Preparing students for change
- Supporting your children as they move from one grade to another
- Changing schools, maintaining relationships and healthy closure
- Managing anxiety while increasing self confidence during transition
Hours at the parent resource centers are generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays (Exceptions are at Priest 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Wed., 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays; and the Welcome Center 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m. to Noon, Fridays)
Central High School
(313) 852-6995
2425 Tuxedo, Detroit, MI
Cody
Room 112
(313) 866-9497
18445 Cathedral, Detroit, MI
Detroit International Academy
(313) 873-3578
9026 Woodward, Detroit MI
Detroit School of Arts West (DSA) Langston Hughes Campus
Room C11
(313) 494-7674
19501 Berg, Detroit, MI
Marcus Garvey Academy
Room 405
(313) 245-3935
2301 Van Dyke, Detroit, MI
Osborn High School
Room 121
(313) 245-3356
11600 E 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI
Phoenix Elementary
(313) 554-8237
7735 Lane Street, Detroit, MI
Priest
Room 112
(313) 216-5675
7840 Wagner, Detroit, MI
“Thank you so much, I would not have found a job without your help.”
Mr. Abdulhakim Said, who had been out of work for over a year and got computer training so he could conduct online job searches. The staff set him up with an e-mail account and helped him land a job. He frequently visits the center to check his e-mail.
“I think the centers are beautiful! I have an e-mail address now and I’m learning the computer. It is just such a beautiful and relaxing place.”
Radford Mobley, who uses the Parent Resource Center at Brenda Scott
“It was very comfortable and a lot of help. (They are) a big improvement to the school, neighborhood, and even the community.”
Tamara Simpson, who uses the Parent Resource Center at Marcus Garvey
Essence Parish, who visits the Parent Resource Center at Taft daily. She says the staff is very welcoming and warm. They have helped with parenting workshops, getting social work services and assisting with getting boot camp information , and they served as advocates for her when dealing with school administration.
“The Parent Resource Center is a great place to come out and get resources and workshop training and especially Homework Help, to learn how to understand your child’s homework. What I enjoyed the best was the Blueprint Agency, which helped me prepare a resume, and the job search help and computer training.”
Kaili Berry-Burton, who visits the Parent Resource Center at Central High School
“The food box voucher came at a time when I found myself in need of some assistance. I lost my job and I appreciate the assistance. Thank you so much!”
Adama Cunningham, who uses the Parent Resource Center at Cody High School
