Riverside Unified School District

DELAC is a district-level English Learner Advisory Committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise district officials on English learner programs and services.

Comité a nivel del distrito compuesto de padres, personal docente, y miembros de la comunidad con el propósito de asesorar a los oficiales del distrito sobre los servicios y programas para los alumnos aprendices del inglés.

District Contact: Carolina Michel, Coordinator, Instructional Services

The LCAP Parent Advisory is established to provide advice to the governing board and superintendent of the school district regarding the requirements of the Local Control Accountability Plan. It is comprised primarily of parents/guardians who represent the district's English Learner, Foster Youth, and Low Income students. In addition, the LCAP parent advisory provides diverse perspectives to make recommendations based on student, family, employee, and community feedback.

District Contact: Chris Guyer, Director, LCAP and Community Engagement

The purpose of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is to advise the Riverside Unified School District Board of Education and the administrative and professional staffs of the unique requirements of individual students with exceptional needs. The CAC also serves as a resource for suggestions to the administration on how to further improve Special Education Services. The focus is on communication, public awareness, and support.

District Contact: Hayley Calhoun, Director, Pupil Services / SELPA

Riverside Unified's District African American Parent Advisory Council (DAAPAC) is a model coalition of collaborative parents, students, and communities. RUSD's DAAPAC respects and embraces the diverse cultures of our communities, facilitates educational equity and improvements in academic outcomes, values varied forms of parent involvement to foster the healthy development of all students, and provides the tools and skills necessary for families to access information to purposefully participate in a rapidly changing world.

District Contact: Erica Square, Director, Professional Growth Systems (PGS)

Somos un grupo de padres, que conjuntamente con los recursos y el talento humano del Distrito Escolar, busca ser una vía donde los padres puedan empoderarse para proveer mayores recursos a sus hijos y a su comunidad. Nuestros valores están basados en una comunidad equitativa, que trabaja en nuestra competencia cultural para así ser una gran familia. Buscamos celebrar nuestra diversidad, a través de un diálogo abierto y respetuoso. Espero que esto esté bien y acepto cualquier sugerencia

District Contact: Erica Square, Director, Professional Growth Systems (PGS)

We are a support group made of parents, educators and administrators of the DLI program within Riverside Unified School District. Together, we have the ability to communicate solutions, discuss challenges, and create a unified program based on equality. As stakeholders, we have a chance to craft this DLI experience to be the most fulfilling environment for each of our children. Please join us, we meet monthly and we welcome your ideas, participation, and community.

Somos un grupo de apoyo formado por padres, educadores y administradores del programa DLI dentro del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Riverside. Juntos, tenemos la capacidad de comunicar soluciones, discutir desafíos y crear un programa unificado basado en la igualdad. Como partes interesadas, tenemos la oportunidad de crear esta experiencia DLI para que sea el entorno más satisfactorio para cada uno de nuestros niños. Únase a nosotros, nos reunimos mensualmente y agradecemos sus ideas, participación y comunidad.

District Contact: Erica Square, Director, Professional Growth Systems (PGS)

The Native American Parent Advisory Council (NAPAC), established in 2023, acts as a liaison between Native American families, the Riverside Unified School District, and the broader community. NAPAC advocates for the educational success and cultural well-being of Native American students. Through collaboration, education, and empowerment, NAPAC's mission is to ensure that Native American students receive equitable support, thrive academically, and celebrate their cultural heritage within the educational system.

District Contact: Erica Square, Director, Professional Growth Systems (PGS)

The mission of the Riverside Council of PTAs is:

• To support and speak on behalf of children in schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children
• To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children
• To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools

District contact: Neician Thaxton, Chief of Staff, Superintendent’s Office