Founded in 2007, the Partnership is driven by our mission to transform schools to revolutionize school systems, empowering all students with a high-quality education. We seek to dramatically accelerate student achievement by managing and building capacity in 20 of the highest-need schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Our network of schools, grades K-12 public schools, is concentrated in the communities of Watts, South LA and Boyle Heights. 

The Partnership school transformation model integrates three components: Great Leaders offers our 20 school principals and all assistant principals professional development, leadership guidance and coaching that equips them to establish a shared school vision with robust systems; Highly-Effective Teaching provides our teacher leaders with integrated professional learning and coaching that promotes strong classroom instruction and peer support; and Engaged & Empowered Communities leverages our partnerships with more than 100 community organizations, and empowers families annually to become the best advocates for their children through our Parent College program. 

To learn more about the Partnership, please visit our website at www.PartnershipLA.org.

Education

Partnership for Los Angeles Schools

Joan Sullivan

Becca Velasco

Rachel Bonkovsky

Zyanya Cazares

Timothy B. Alston

Evelyn Ennis

Esmeralda Montoya

Adam Fletcher

Deycy Hernandez

Dr. Marlene Aponte-Mathews

Virginia Lee Mph, Pcc

Chase Stafford

Randy Romero

Dominique M.

Arturo Nagar

L.J. Carusone

Cadonna Dory

Alex Karas

The Education Program Management team at the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is responsible for overseeing and enhancing educational initiatives within the network of high-need schools. This team collaborates with school leadership to implement professional development for educators, fosters family engagement through the Parent College program, and drives curriculum improvements to ensure effective teaching practices. By coordinating resources and providing strategic guidance, they aim to create a supportive environment that empowers both students and their families to achieve academic success.

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