Friday, July 1, 2016

HPU




HARTFORD PARENT UNIVERSITY

ENGAGING - EMPOWERING - MOBILIZING









The Hartford Parent University (HPU) is a parent-led and community collaborative 501(c)(3) independent organization that engages, empowers, mobilizes and trains parents to advocate and support not only their child's learning but their own personal learning.

Through a series of sessions/classes offered at HPU parents will be provided an opportunity to increase their knowledge on what children are learning at school, child development, advocacy, parent leadership and parenting skills. 

Connector to other Community Organizations/Family Learning Opportunities

Hartford Parent University serves as a "one stop center" for parents to be aware of other existing/new programs being offered in the Hartford community that provides parents family learning opportunities. A schedule of offered programs throughout the community will be provided to parents during learning sessions and monthly classes. Any organization that would like to participate, please contact us for more information at info@hartfordparentuniverisity.org.


How does Hartford Parent University work? 

The Hartford Parent University offers: 

Three Saturday learning sessions a year for parents to participate in

classes of their choice -- Nov, Jan, May

Monthly classes at schools, libraries, and community centers

Graduation for parents who have completed the required classes -- June

Hartford Parent University is free to all parents and care-givers.



1.   .  The important role of advocacy in education.

2.     "It's All About The Students" 

3.     Executive Director of Hartford Parent University, Milly tells the State Board members about the advocacy of the Clark parents and urged theirs support for Clark School parents.

4.     The Equity Project 

5.     The HPU Fatherhood Initiative                GRADUATES


November 13, 2012|By VANESSA DE LA TORRE, vdelatorre@courant.comThe Hartford Courant
HARTFORD — — The Hartford University will soon be in session.
The parent-led group, founded by Milly Arciniegas, will offer free training this weekend to city mothers, fathers and guardians on how they can become leaders and advocates for their children in the public schools. The parents will be taught by other Hartford parents.

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