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Step Into College Life:

A Day of Learning, Celebration, and Discovery

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Step Into College Life: A Day of Learning, Celebration, and Discovery is a collaboration between Outreach, Recruitment, and Orientation and Partnership for Los Angeles Schools where families come together to celebrate their commitment to a year-long program called Parent College. Program participants are parents and students alike. The culminating event sees family members of all ages and school levels (elementary school, middle school, and high school) and with children of all ages.

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Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is an independent nonprofit that manages 20 Los Angeles Unified School District schools, serving 13,500 students in the historically under-resourced communities of Boyle Heights, South LA, and Watts. One way they serve these communities is by offering Parent College. “Parent College is the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools' signature family engagement program designed to create space for families to dream, learn, engage, and act on behalf of their students. Participants can join virtual workshops across three tracks: Restorative Justice, Foundational Skills, and Leadership and Advocacy.

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Event Specific Description:

Parents who complete four or more sessions have an opportunity to graduate from Parent College and attend this culminating event. The event focuses on celebrating the commitment from these parents and providing an opportunity to experience a day in the life of a college student. Cal State Fullerton is a proud host partner of the event on campus and exposes our great campus to the families participating. We are honored to be a part of this event and support our esteemed guests by offering CSUF Campus Tours, Student Keynote Speaker, Campus Departments Resource Tabling, Student Organization involvement, Tuffy the Titan, and much more!

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Event Highlights

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Titan Learning Session

This learning session incorporates an inspiring conversation moderated by the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) office with parents and students who are part of the EOP program at CSUF and have navigated the journey to college. This panel discussion is sure to be a poignant one as it will incorporate shared stories, lessons learned, real experiences with the EOP program, and the hopes that carried these families forward.

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Building Community: "Quiero Que Sepas" / "I Want You to Know"

In this powerful community builder, families will reflect on their own strengths, values and leadership journeys. Together, we'll explore the experiences, skills, and cultural wisdom that shape who we are - as caregivers, advocates, and lifelong learners. This activity helps families recognize and name their own brilliance in a culturally affirming way, laying the foundation for creating personal profiles that can support their children's future college and career journeys.

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Honoring the Journey

The graduates are celebrated in many ways, including a ceremony, scholar awards, lunch, music, dancing, games, and a group photo to commemorate their special day of culmination!

This day is an incredible opportunity to bridge access to college and Cal State Fullerton specifically. It is truly a memorable and encouraging experience for all!

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