Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network
Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network
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About this organization
Mission
Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network (PLAN) is a social justice organization that develops the leadership and builds the power of parents to transform schools so that all students can achieve student success.
About
Bay Area Transformative Family Engagement Work GroupThe Bay Area Family Engagement Work Group brings together local education, family engagement, and racial justice organizations across the Bay Area to develop (1) regional standards and measures for Transformative Family Engagement (TFE) in Bay Area school districts, and (2) a regional report card that regularly measures Bay Area school district progress toward TFE.Accomplishments:-Engaged staff of Bay Area Parent Leadership Action Network, Building Blocks for Kids, Coleman Advocates for Children and Youth, Sacred Heart Community Services, Californians for Justice in development of draft Transformative Family Engagement Standards-TFE Work Group engaged 55 students and parents through focus groups in San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond and San Jose in development of TFE standards and report card-Integrating feedback from organizations, students and parents, completed first set of TFE Standards consisting of 10 standard themes and aligned to new California Local Control Funding Formula parent involvement assessment-Completed 42 organization one-on-ones to surface challenges and opportunities in family engagement implementation across the region-Hosted 2 organization representatives to attend the National Family and Community Engagement Conference in Reno, Nevada-Joined the effort to form California Engagement Network to advance TFE statewideFamilies for Early SuccessFamilies for Early Success Program is a peer based education, skill development and support around navigating the early childhood and k-12 education system, advocacy and early math, reading, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for families with children 0-5.Accomplishments:-Launched the Boys of Color Family Engagement Initiative (BOCFI) to engage families with children 0-5 in understanding challenges with access services and support to get children school-ready-Engaged 8 organizations in recruiting parents as facilitators of focus groups-Trained and supported 9 facilitators to conduct 7 focus groups in Oakland-Engaged 48 participants representing 61 childrens experiences-Engaged 3 fellows in Alameda County Early Childhood Policy Council to advance recommendations from BOCFI-Conducted 2 workshops for 11 families on the education system and KYR-Supported Roots Clinic with Neighborhood Ready for School Town hall-Join Oakland Starting Smart and Strong Boys of Color Work GroupLeaders for Engaged and Active ParentsLeaders Engaged for Active Parents Program supports parents in public schools to get informed, get involved and take action to improve their children's learning and school environment through implementation of transformative family engagement practices.Accomplishments:-Strengthen relationships with local districts interested in implementing LEAP Program: Oakland Unified, Castro Valley, Berkeley Unified, San Leandro, Hayward and West Contra Costa School Districts-Piloted a contracted family engagement service model at REACH Academy-Implemented a work plan that engaged parent leaders in developing a healthy School Site Council, Parent Action Team and train teachers to take steps forward with implementing transformative family engagement standards-Expanded cultural awareness on school site by having Arabic, Filipino, Tongan, African, African American, Mexican, European, and more cultures were given equal time to lift up a dance, poem, story, or song for the school community-Implemented new models of language access during parent teacher conferences-Increased annual volunteers to 120 parents-Trained four fellows, 18 staff and 156 parents on TFE practices at REACH AcademyParent Organizing Program (formerly Leadership, Equity, Advocacy and Democracy (LEAD) Program) Parent Organizing Program is a leadership development and organizing program focused on the leadership of public school parents and community leaders to take action through advocacy and organizing to build their power to win resources for our schools and communities. Through workshops, trainings of trainers, individualized coaching and internships, parent leaders develop their knowledge, skills and experience in the transformation of schools and districts.Accomplishments:-Participated in Defend and Mend Coalition efforts to protect Local Control Funding Formula from legislative interference in 2019 budget development process-Through Justice for Oakland Students (J4OS) coalition, advocated to protect highest need schools in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) from budget cuts, successfully winning more transparency in budget decisions and restoring 1.4 million to critical programs-Engaged families in Oakland to support Oakland Education Association (OEA) Teacher Strike with over 90% of schools participating-Coordinated Solidarity Schools at 11 sites during teacher strike, distributing over 8,000 snacks and meals for over 30 low-income kids during the teacher strike-Engaged 6 teachers in development of Teacher Fellowship Program to develop their leadership on implementing transformative family engagement practices-Conducted 157 one-on-ones with parents, educators to identify new campaign- Strong Parents, Strong Public SchoolsTransformative Capacity Building ServicesTransformative Capacity Building (TCB) services are individualized, integrity-based approaches to guiding and supporting institutions engaged in the work of expanding and reforming their capacity to be just, equitable and sustainable community resources.Accomplishments:-Worked with Peoples Institute for Survival and Beyond (PISAB) to host our third Undoing Racism Institute for 28 organization allies, staff and parent leaders.-Provided caching support to 5 organizations with new Executive Directors-Provided capacity building support to Oakland Unified School Districts LCAP and budget development process through staff one-on-ones and community engagement support-Developed centralized collaborative curriculum hub for allies to access leadership development curriculum from PLAN and other organizations throughout the nation-Provided capacity building support to Health Richmond to develop the skills of 4 parents to plan two events engaging Richmond residents in developing healthy school site councils and across organization parent unity
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Bay area parent leadership action network (plan) develops the leadership and builds the power of parents to transform school so that all students achieve their student success.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Bay area parent leadership action network (plan) develops the leadership and builds the power of parents to transform school so that all students achieve their student success.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is CA, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 7200 Bancroft Ave 269, Oakland, CA, 94605.
- The form of the non-profit reports 11 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$84,144.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $445,830 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $86,478 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.