Parent Workshops
Parents Learning to be Better Parents
OUSD is proud to partner with Dr. Beatriz Villarreal and the Mano a Mano Foundation to offer the "Parents Learning to be Better Parents" workshop series. Presented in Spanish, this skills-building program helps parents, guardians and caregivers face the difficult task of raising loving and responsible children. The program is culturally sensitive and specifically focuses on present-day challenges.
Sessions are in-person and childcare is provided.
Monday evenings 5:30-7:30 pm at César Chávez Middle School: 202 Oleander Drive
- Jan. 12 The Power of Education
- Jan. 26 Gang Participation Prevention
- Feb. 2 Talking about Difficult Topics
- Feb. 9 The Truth about Drugs
- Feb. 23 Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence
- Mar. 2 Dangers of Technology and Apps (and the program graduation)
Parenting the Love & Logic Way
Parenting the Love & Logic Way is a skills-building workshop designed to give simple and practical techniques and tips to help parents with kids of all ages and abilities. This parent education is available for all parents, family members, and guardians and it is completely FREE. You will learn how to:
- Raise responsible kids
- Put an end to arguing, back talk, and begging
- Avoid power struggles
- Preserve loving relationships with your children
- Teach responsibility and how to make good decisions without losing their love
- Guide your children to solve their own problems
- Set enforceable limits
- Have more fun with your kids!
For more information or to reserve your spot in the next session, email OUSDLoveandLogic@oside.us
The program will be offered in April or May 2026.
TASK, for families of students with disabilities
Oceanside Unified School District has a partnership with TASK, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate and empower children with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them to navigate special education, disability services, and assistive technology. Services and information provided by TASK include:
- Early Intervention and Transition Services
- Basic Rights and Responsibilities
- Assessment Process
- Navigating IEPs
- Section 504 Accommodations; and
- Resources and referrals to agencies that support families with children who have disabilities.
Family Support Specialists from TASK are available for one-on-one consultations with families. To learn more about TASK services or to schedule a consultation, please call 714-533-8275.
How to Use Online Educational/Learning Platforms
OUSD hosted a series of Virtual Parent, Guardian, and Caregiver Academy workshops. You can watch recordings of these sessions on our OUSD YouTube channel.
English as a Second Language Classes for Adults
MiraCosta College offers free English as a Second Language classes at the MCC Community Learning Center, at Libby Elementary School and other locations.