PAAACT HISTORY

AAACT’s mission is to ensure African American students, and their families have equitable access to information, resources, and opportunities leading to academic success and college and career readiness. Our commitment is demonstrated through our ongoing parental workshops, staff training, strengthened relationship with Contra Costa County school districts, organizations, and vendors that provide vital resources to African American students and there
families.

The services that we provide include education, training and advocacy for educational inclusivity and access for African American families. Our work is centered on access, educational rights, and equitable treatment of students of color and those with special needs. Our services include
parental training/workshops, tutoring including academic support for students with disabilities, mediation for parents, college and career planning, restorative justice, and serving as liaisons between school and families. We also host cultural celebrations, and career/trade fairs for students with special needs. 

Our program focuses on providing students with special needs equitable access to resources and opportunities beyond high school which will be enhanced with the support of this funding. It is our intent to use this program to support the training of families on services available for students with special needs and tools to navigate systems effectively. We also plan to host a career/trade fair and establish an internship program for students with special needs.
​PAAACT is the organization spearheaded by Ms. Marsh.  The goal is to encourage African American parents to play more of role in their child's education in the PUSD.  Studies show that a parent involvement in their child's education means they have better success.  Parent seminars are held to educate parents on topics that make their families better which in turn makes our community better.
PAAACT also encourages and awards African American children who are doing well academically to continue on.  Many have gone on to college and or trade schools. Some have entered the workforce.
 
PAAACT has helped my children by educating them on some of many Africans Americans that were left out of the public-school history books. Local artists and public speakers were brought in to share their personal experiences during the Civil Rights movement up to the present. Learning about those that walk before you is important for children so they’ll know where they’ve come from. 

Stephanie I Blades
"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
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