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Hayward Promise NeighborhoodPROGRAMS GUIDEHayward Promise Neighborhood (HPN) programs are designed to ensure that all children growing up in the Jackson Triangle area of Hayward, California, will have access to effective schools and strong systems of family and community support. Programs serve residents of the HPN (Jackson Triangle), which is specifically the neighborhood bounded by Jackson Street, Harder Road, and Whitman Street, and the students who attend Harder and Park elementary schools, Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools, and Hayward and Tennyson high schools.

This HPN Programs Guide provides information about the education and community service programs HPN offers as well as community engagement opportunities available through the Hayward Promise Neighborhood Initiative. It is divided into the following sections:

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Early Childhood (Ages 0-4 Years Old) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Elementary School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Middle School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

High School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tutoring Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Emotional & Social Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Sports & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Parenting and Family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Teacher, Professional Development & School Leadership. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Adult Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

EARLY CHILDHOOD (Ages 0-4 years old)HOME VISITATION PROGRAM: In partnership with First 5 of Alameda County, a Public Health Nurse provides multicultural and multilingual home healthcare and case management to expectant and new mothers. Contact: Arelis Sandoval, Public Health Nurse, Alameda County Public Health Department, (510) 577-7089 or [email protected].

KINDERGARTEN READINESS CAMPS: Six-week session prepares four and five-year-old children without pre-school experience for kindergarten. Contact: Randy Nakamura, Hayward Unified School District, 510-784-2600 ext. 7262 or [email protected].

PARENT PROMISE ACADEMY: 10-week program, offered three times a year, focuses on child development, health and nutrition, positive communication and discipline for families with children ages 0-8 years old. Contact: Silvia Bonilla, Bilingual Training Coordinator, Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County, (510) 584-3136, or Lili Martinez, Spanish Parent Specialist for 4Cs, at [email protected].

PARENT TRAINING – HAYWARD ADULT SCHOOL: Parents with children under five years old and their children participate together in a preschool setting to develop music, art, socializa-tion, math and science skills and foster language development. This course strengthens parents’ understanding of the importance of their involvement in their child’s education. Contact: Silvia Bonilla, Bilingual Training Coordinator for Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County, (510) 584-3136.

PRESCHOOL CAPACITY EXPANSION: HPN will cover a family’s State Preschool fee. Contact: Ruby Marquez, Hayward Unified School District Eligibility Technician, (510) 723-3880, ext. 6216.

QUALITY COUNTS CONSULTATION: Professional development training and coaching for licensed family child care providers located in the HPN. Provider completes self-assessment and an improvement plan and will receive follow-up coaching. Contact: Kavita Malik, Quality Counts Coordinator for Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County, (510) 690-2152 or [email protected].

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades K-5)ANNUAL EDUCATION SUMMIT: Each year California State University East Bay (CSUEB) hosts an Educational Summit to assist (free) elementary and middle school students who are considering college and to provide guidance and support to parents as they navigate their student’s academic journey toward higher education. HPN staff host a table at the Educational Summit to offer information on HPN programs/services that provide college readiness support. Contact: Alan Young, Director of Cradle to Career Educational Reform Network for HPN, 510) 885-4416, or [email protected].

CHILD WELFARE AND ATTENDANCE (CWA) OUTREACH: CWA staff provide support in regard to attendance, truancy, case management, parent and student conferences, and foster care students. They interact through home visits, referrals, and various school partnerships. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS: Lead by the College and Career Readiness Coordinator for Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), activities are being implemented at all HPN target schools to create a college-going culture; encouraging students and their families to view college as an option. Educational enrichment activities are being provided to students and their parents such as: field trips to colleges and universities and family nights providing information on financial aid and the college application process. Contact: Dr. Keisha Green, HUSD Coordinator College and Career Readiness, (510) 784-2600 ext.72650 or [email protected]. You may also contact: Rosemary Vazquez, HUSD HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857 ext. 34156, or [email protected].

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PARENT CENTER: The Harder and Park elementary school Parent Centers accommodate parent gatherings and support parent outreach strategies. A host of parent workshops are provided in addition to one-on-one support for families that may need assistance with referrals and services. There are also parent leadership and volunteer opportunities available. Contact: Claudia Cartagena, Harder Elementary School Parent Outreach Worker, (510) 723-3840, ext. 18227. You may also contact: Maria Reyes, Park Elementary School Community Liaison, (510) 723-3875, ext. 25402, or [email protected].

PROJECT EAT: In collaboration with the City of Hayward, Hayward Unified School District and Alameda County Office of Education, Project EAT supports elementary and high school gardens that are accessible to the community. Additionally, Project EAT is working to create farm-to-fork career pathways (culinary distribution and reproduction) for HPN schools. Contact: Christine Boynton, Executive Director, Project EAT, (510) 670-4544, or [email protected].

ROOKIE BALL/JUNIOR GIANTS: Through the Junior Giants “Rookie Ball” Program the Hayward Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Bureau offers elementary-school-age children an opportunity to have fun, stay physically fit, learn athletic skills and teamwork, and foster positive relationships between them and their families and police officers, who volunteer as coaches. Contact: Hayward Jr. Giants Hotline: (510) 293-3333 or the HPD Youth and Family Services Bureau, (510) 293-7048.

SCHOOL STAFF HOME VISITS: Harder and Park elementary school teachers conduct home visits to their students’ families in order to build relationships and to strengthen communities. Contact: Rosemary Vasquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

SUPER STARS LITERACY: Provides extended learning time/intervention services to Kindergarten through 2nd grade students at Harder and Park elementary schools to help them develop the literacy and social skills that are the foundation for future learning. Contact: Nancy Baum, Program Director for Super Stars Literacy, (510) 777-0870, or [email protected].

YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (YEP): A before and after-school program that offers high-quality homework support and enrichment to students in grades K-12. Since its inception in January 1996, YEP has provided a safe and nurturing environment for Hayward children to interact and learn and helped to increase the academic competency of its student population. The HPN grant funds the enrollment of an additional 50 students at both Harder and Park elementary schools. The HPN support also provides Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEAM) enrichment activities to students. Contact: Gonzalo Nunez, Coordinator, Before and After School Programs, (510) 784-2651

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8)ANNUAL EDUCATION SUMMIT: Each year California State University East Bay (CSUEB) hosts an Educational Summit (free) to assist elementary and middle school students who are considering college and to provide guidance and support to parents as they navigate their student’s academic journey toward higher education. HPN staff host a table at the Educational Summit to offer information on HPN programs/services that provide college readiness support. Contact: Alan Young, Director of Cradle to Career Educational Reform Network for HPN, (510) 885-4416, or [email protected].


COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS: Lead by the College and Career Readiness Coordinator for Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), activities are being implemented at all HPN target schools to create a college-going culture; encouraging students and their families to view college as an option. Educational enrichment activities are being provided to students and their parents such as: field trips to colleges and universities and family nights providing information on financial aid and the college application process. Contact: Dr. Keisha Green, HUSD Coordinator College and Career Readiness, (510) 784-2600 ext.72650 or [email protected]. You may also contact: Rosemary Vazquez, HUSD HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857 ext. 34156, or [email protected].

COLLEGE MENTORING PROGRAM: This mentoring program helps students achieve a successful transition from middle to high school and instills positive student academic behaviors. Contact: Marie DeLeon, Grant Project Coordinator, Chabot College, (510) 723-2930, or [email protected]. 5

MIDDLE SCHOOL TO COLLEGE PIPELINE: This program promotes a college-bound culture at Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools and Hayward and Tennyson high schools. The goal is to increase the number of HPN students who graduate high school and enter college by providing “Wrap Around,” academic, and student services support. Outreach specialists/case managers provide tutoring, career exploration, aptitude assessments, counseling, mentorship, and workshops/information on postsecondary institutions. Contact: Marie DeLeon, Grant Project Coordinator, Chabot College, (510) 723-2930, or [email protected].

PARENT PROJECT: The Parent Project® is a 10 to 16 week Parent Training that is offered at the HPN middle and high schools (Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools and Hayward and Tennyson high schools) for parents who have students that are challenged with issues such as: gang involvement, drugs, and truancy. The primary goal of the Parent Project® is to reduce family conflict, juvenile crime, the rate that students enter juvenile hall, and to improve student performance, attendance, and the overall family unit. All Parent Project® Facilitators are certified trainers. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

RISING ACADEMY WITH PEER ASSISTANCE: This mentorship program supports incoming freshman students during their transition to Hayward High. Students are paired with a peer mentor who provides academic support, knowledge of campus resources and how to access them, assistance with goal-setting, and an opportunity to build a healthy relationship with an upper classman who is on track to graduate. Contact: Rosemary Vasquez, Hayward Unified School District, HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

WRAP AROUND SERVICES: Through the Student Ambassador Mentoring Program high school students serve as mentors at Winton Middle School. They provide guidance on the importance of education, help middle schoolers stay connected and engaged with their education, and lead tours at the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) to introduce ROP as an avenue to discover various career pathways. Contact: Cindy Christovale, Eden Area ROP, (510) 293-2973.

HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12)12TH GRADE TO COLLEGE TRANSITION: The Summer Bridge Program assists 12th grade students who plan to attend college. Workshops include college readiness training in areas such as library research skills and choosing a major. Students also receive support in math and English skills to improve college placement scores (diagnosis and placement based on Early Assessment Program). Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION (PROGRAM EXPANSION): The Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) helps students choose a career path by providing resources in areas such as digital media, allied health, and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) and programs in the areas of health, dental assistance, emergency management services, computer technologies, and criminal justice. Contact: Rebecca Hernandez, Eden Area ROP, (510) 293-2934.

CHABOT COLLEGE EXPANDED EARLY DECISION: The Early Decision Program at Chabot College gives underrepresented seniors graduating from local high schools the opportunity to improve their access to higher education and guarantee priority registration for the college’s fall semester. Through HPN, this program provides Hayward and Tennyson high school seniors additional registration and assessment support as well as guidance on completing matriculation requirements. Contact: Katrin Field, Assessment Coordinator, Chabot College, (510) 723-6722 or [email protected].


COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS: Lead by the College and Career Readiness Coordinator for Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), activities are being implemented at all HPN target schools to create a college-going culture; encouraging students and their families to view college as an option. Educational enrichment activities are being provided to students and their parents such as: field trips to colleges and universities and family nights providing information on financial aid and the college application process. Contact: Dr. Keisha Green, HUSD Coordinator College and Career Readiness, (510) 784-2600 ext.72650 or [email protected]. You may also contact: Rosemary Vazquez, HUSD HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857 ext. 34156, or [email protected]. 6

CREDIT RECOVERY HAYWARD ADULT SCHOOL AND CYBERHIGH: High school students who are not on track to graduate have the opportunity to fulfill diploma requirements at the Hayward Adult School. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

EARLY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (EAP), CSUEB: Before beginning their senior year, high school students receive help identifying their readiness for college-level work, allowing them to adjust their course work and counselors to help them prepare for the rigors of postsecondary work. The EAP also offers free professional development opportunities for middle and high school math and English teachers. Contact: Claudia Quezada, Early Assessment Director, California State University East Bay (CSUEB), (510) 885-3996, or [email protected].

EDEN AREA ROP DROP OUT PREVENTION: Students in the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) can assess credit recovery options available through the ROP in order to complete needed coursework at Tennyson and Hayward high schools. Contact: Sandra Rose-Pennisi, (510) 293-2919.

HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (HPN) LEARNING COMMUNITY: Also known as the “Chabot Promise” program, this Learning Community focuses on HPN Early Decision students, providing them with a first-year college experience that assists their transition from high school to postsecondary education. The program offers academic and counseling support, faculty mentoring, career exploration workshops, and more. Contact: Marie DeLeon, Grant Project Coordinator, Chabot College, (510) 723-2930, or [email protected].

PARENT PROJECT: The Parent Project® is a 10 to 16 week Parent Training that is offered at the HPN middle and high schools (Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools and Hayward and Tennyson high schools) for parents who have students that are challenged with issues such as: gang involvement, drugs, and truancy. The primary goal of the Parent Project® is to reduce family conflict, juvenile crime, the rate that students enter juvenile hall, and to improve student performance, attendance, and the overall family unit. All Parent Project® Facilitators are certified trainers. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].


RISING ACADEMY WITH PEER ASSISTANCE: This mentorship program supports freshman students during their transition to Hayward High. Students are paired with a peer mentor who provides academic support, knowledge of campus resources and how to access them, assistance with goal-setting, and an opportunity to build a healthy relationship with an upper classman who is on track to graduate. Contact: Rosemary Vasquez, Hayward Unified School District, HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

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TUTORING SUPPORTSCHOOL AND LIBRARY-BASED HOMEWORK SUPPORT CENTERS: Students can receive homework support services at both the Main and Weekes branches of the Hayward Library and at After-School Homework Centers at Harder and Park elementary schools and launching in February of 2014 at Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools. The HPN high schools, Tennyson and Hayward high schools, will open their After-school Homework Centers some time later in 2014/2015. Students receive face-to-face and online tutoring help in multiple subjects and in multiple languages with the support of trained volunteer tutors and library support staff. Contact: Lindsey Vien, Education Services Coordinator, City of Hayward, (510) 881-7535, or [email protected].

SERVICE LEARNING: California State East Bay University (CSUEB) students participate in Service Learning projects, assisting HPN students as tutors and mentors. They also participate in volunteer projects to provide academic support to students in HPN schools. Contact: Emily Chow, Outreach Coordinator for Service Learning, (510) 885-2737, or [email protected].

SUPER STARS LITERACY: Provides extended learning time/intervention services to Kindergarten through 2nd grade students at Harder and Park elementary schools to help them develop the literacy and social skills that are the foundation for future learning. Contact: Nancy Baum, Program Director for Super Stars Literacy, (510) 777-0870, or [email protected].

EMOTIONAL & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTCOMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: California State University East Bay (CSUEB) Community Counseling Clinic offers individuals, families and couples in the Bay Area community such services as: parenting classes, play therapy and infant-led therapy. The clinic sees children as young as six months old. All services are free and transportation assistance can be provided for families in the Jackson Triangle. Contact: (510) 885-3007

HAYWARD POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES FOR YOUTH (HPAY): Eligible at-risk youth and their families may receive services through the Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention program: early intervention, prevention, and intense psycho-social individual and family counseling, case management and other gang prevention services. The program includes close coordination with the Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) and community-based service organizations to provide educational and social support services. Contact: Hayward Police Department Youth and Family Services Bureau, (510) 293-7048.

RESTORATIVE PRACTICES & ANTI-BULLYING: This program shifts discipline for Kindergarten-12th grade students in the HPN schools from punishment and isolation to restorative practices. Contact: Kat Hannah, Administrator for Student Placement, Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), (510) 784-2638, or [email protected].

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, GANG AND INTERVENTION: Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) has integrated its Safe and Inclusive Schools program with the Restorative Justice Practices and the gang intervention strategies provided by the City of Hayward and Alameda County Probation. The Restorative Justice Practices foster supportive and safe school environments so students can thrive as they are able to solely focus on academic achievement. The programs help students and adults to communicate effectively and supportively. Contact: Kat Hannah, Administrator for Student Placement at HUSD, (510) 784-2638, or [email protected].

UNIVERSITY ROLE MODELS: California State University East Bay (CSUEB) criminal justice students are engaging youth at Harder and Park elementary schools in character-building activities, campus tours, and art projects. Additionally, they are convening Youth Court at Tennyson High with plans to expand to the other HPN schools. Contact: Silvina Ituarte, CSUEB Criminal Justice Professor, (510) 885-3203, or [email protected].

SPORTS & RECREATIONSUMMER YOUTH SPORTS/SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS (STEM) SUMMER PROGRAM: A comprehensive summer program at Chabot College combines sports and educational activities, with a specific focus on STEM-related

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curriculum. Sixty places are reserved specifically for HPN youth. Contact: Marie DeLeon, Grant Project Coordinator, Chabot College, (510) 723-2930, or [email protected].

ROOKIE BALL/JUNIOR GIANTS: Through the Junior Giants “Rookie Ball” Program the Hayward Police Department’s Youth and Family Services Bureau offers elementary-school-age children an opportunity to have fun, stay physically fit, learn athletic skills and teamwork, and foster positive relationships between them and their families and police officers, who volunteer as coaches. Contact: Hayward Jr. Giants Hotline: (510) 293-3333 or the HPD Youth and Family Services Bureau, (510) 293-7048.

COMMUNITYAGENCY COLLABORATION: The Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), Alameda County of Behavioral Health Services, City of Hayward and Hayward Police Department are committed to working together to enhance the network of support for youth in the juvenile justice system and during their transition back to school. Contact: Stephen Redmond, Coordinator for Prevention and Intervention at HUSD, (510) 723-3847, ext. 34157, or [email protected].

ANTI-GRAFFITI CAMPAIGN: The City of Hayward is funding a muralist to engage local youth in an anti-graffiti campaign that will create murals in public settings. Contact: David Korth, Neighborhood Services Manager, City of Hayward, (510) 583-4227, or [email protected].

CALIFORNIA STATE EAST BAY UNIVERSITY (CSUEB) NURSING STUDENTS: CSUEB nursing students provide health education outreach and support through the Hayward Promise Neighborhood Parent Centers (see Parenting & Family section) and community events.Contact: Lynn Van Hofwegen, CSUEB Professor (Nursing), (925) 602-6729, or [email protected].

COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL GARDENS: Beginning with the Tennyson High School farm efforts are under way to enhance and expand the school and community gardens in the Jackson Triangle neighborhood. Contact: Lindsey Vien, Education Services Coordinator, City of Hayward, (510) 881-7535, or [email protected] .

COMMUNITY POLICING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT: The Hayward Police Department Community Policing Unit is committed to working in a problem-solving partnership with individuals, community groups, and businesses to fight crime and improve the quality of life for the residents of Hayward. Contact: Heather Costa, Community Service Officer, (510) 293-3384, or [email protected] , or visit www.HaywardPD.net .

FRESHMAN DAY OF SERVICE: The Center for Community Engagement at California State University East Bay (CSUEB), in partnership with the General Education Program, coordinates one-day service projects such as community gardening, environmental restoration, event support, and facilities improvements as part of the “Freshmen Year Experience General Studies course.” The Center is also partnering with HPN to provide service projects to benefit the Neighborhood. Contact: email [email protected] or visit www.csueastbay.edu/communityengagement.

HOME VISITATION PROGRAM: In partnership with First 5 of Alameda County, a Public Health Nurse provides multicultural and multilingual healthcare and case management to expectant and new mothers. Contact: Arelis Sandoval, Public Health Nurse, Alameda County Public Health Department,(510) 577-7089 or [email protected].

IMPROVED TRANSPORTATION: HPN families who do not have at least one vehicle available can receive bus passes and taxi vouchers from the City of Hayward. Contact: Lindsey Vien, Education Services Coordinator, City of Hayward, (510) 881-7535, or [email protected].

INTERNET ACCESS: The Hayward Library’s After-School Homework Center offers free Internet access for educational purposes to HPN students and their families who need assistance and support to access this service.Contact: David Korth, Neighborhood Services Manager, City of Hayward, (510) 583-4227, [email protected].


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PROMOTORAS OUTREACH PROGRAM—BE A PROMOTORA DE SALUD (HEALTH PROMOTER) (TIBURCIO VASQUEZ, TVHC): The Promotoras Program is a volunteer, community-based effort focused on health education. Based on Paulo Freire’s popular education model, the training curriculum uses proven methods for teaching volunteers how to become leaders in the community, communicate health information, and be advocates for the rights of their families and neighbors. Promotoras will be deployed from the HPN Parent Centers to improve medical access for families and increase understanding, engagement, and participation in their child(ren)’s schooling. Contact: Susana O. Peinado, Community Health Education (CHE) Department for TVHC, (510) 471-5880, ext. 3119, or [email protected] .

SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SCHOOL PROGRAMS: A Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) Teacher on Special Assignment works with teachers and students in coordinating the Safe and Inclusive Program. The teacher integrates Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS) as a framework for effective school-wide interventions, facilitates student-led campaigns to end bullying and intolerance on campus, organizes special events such as Fall Ally Week, and facilitates professional development for 9th grade supplemental curriculum.Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

HEALTHCALIFORNIA STATE EAST BAY UNIVERSITY (CSUEB) NURSING STUDENTS: CSUEB nursing students provide health education outreach and support through the Hayward Promise Neighborhood Parent Centers (see Parenting & Family section) and community events. Contact: Lynn Van Hofwegen, CSUEB Professor (Nursing), (925) 602-6729, or [email protected].

COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: California State University East Bay (CSUEB) Community Counseling Clinic offers individuals, families and couples in the Bay Area community such services as: parenting classes, play therapy and infant-led therapy. The clinic sees children as young as six months old. All services are free and transportation assistance can be provided for families in the Jackson Triangle. Contact: (510) 885-3007

HOME VISITATION PROGRAM: In partnership with First 5 of Alameda County, a Public Health Nurse provides multicultural and multilingual healthcare and case management to expectant and new mothers. Contact: Arelis Sandoval, Public Health Nurse, Alameda County Public Health Department,(510) 577-7089 or [email protected].

PROMOTORAS OUTREACH PROGRAM—BE A PROMOTORA DE SALUD (HEALTH PROMOTER) (TIBURCIO VASQUEZ, TVHC): The Promotores Program is a volunteer, community-based effort focused on health education. Based on Paulo Freire’s popular education model, the training curriculum uses proven methods for teaching volunteers how to become leaders in the community, communicate health information, and be advocates for the rights of their families and neighbors. Promotoras will be deployed from the HPN Parent Centers to improve medical access for families and increase understanding, engagement, and participation in their child(ren)’s schooling. Contact: Susana O. Peinado, Community Health Education (CHE) Department for TVHC, (510) 471-5880, ext. 3119, or [email protected] .

PARENTING & FAMILYCOMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER: California State University East Bay (CSUEB) Community Counseling Clinic offers individuals, families and couples in the Bay Area community such services as: parenting classes, play therapy and infant-led therapy. The clinic sees children as young as six months old. All services are free and transportation assistance can be provided for families in the Jackson Triangle. Contact: (510) 885-3007.

PARENT CENTERS: The Harder and Park elementary school Parent Centers accommodate parent gatherings and support parent outreach strategies. A host of parent workshops are provided in addition to one-on-one support for families that may need assistance with referrals and services. There are also parent leadership and volunteer opportunities available. Contact: Claudia Cartagena, Harder Elementary School Parent Outreach Worker, (510) 723-3840, ext. 18227. You may also contact: Maria Reyes, Park Elementary School Community Liaison, (510) 723-3875, ext. 25402, or [email protected].

PARENT PROJECT: The Parent Project® is a 10 to 16 week Parent Training that is offered at the HPN middle and high schools (Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools and Hayward and Tennyson high schools) for parents who have students that are challenged with issues such as:

gang involvement, drugs, and truancy. The primary goal of the Parent Project® is to reduce family conflict, juvenile crime, the rate that students enter juvenile hall, and to improve student performance, attendance, and the overall family unit. All Parent Project® Facilitators are certified trainers. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

FOOD ACCESS & REFERRALS: Staff at the HPN Parent Centers (see Parenting and Family section) provide families and students who have unmet medical and academic support needs with referrals to food banks, pantries, and distribution centers in the local community (e.g. South Hayward Parish, Eden Youth and Family Center). Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

PARENT PROMISE ACADEMY: 10-week program, offered three times a year, focuses on child development, health and nutrition, positive communication and discipline for families with children ages 0-8 years old. Contact: Silvia Bonilla, Bilingual Training Coordinator, Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County, (510) 584-3136, or Lili Martinez, Spanish Parent Specialist for 4Cs, [email protected].

PARENT TRAINING – HAYWARD ADULT SCHOOL: Parents with children under five years old and their children participate together in a preschool setting to develop music, art, socialization, math and science skills and foster language development. This course strengthens parents’ understanding of the importance of their involvement in their child’s education. Contact: Silvia Bonilla, Bilingual Training Coordinator for Community Child Care Council (4Cs) of Alameda County, (510) 584-3136.

PROJECT 2 INSPIRE: Parents are invited to attend a 12-module class, hosted at HPN schools, designed to educate parents on how to support the academic success of their student. Topics include (but not limited to) understanding California academic standards and assessments and resources for advocating for their student throughout the educational system. Contact: Janevette Cole, Community Resident Engagement Specialist for Hayward Promise Neighborhood, (510) 885-3016, or [email protected].

TEACHER, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & SCHOOL LEADERSHIPAGENCY COLLABORATION: The Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), Alameda County of Behavioral Health Services, City of Hayward and Hayward Police Department are committed to working together to enhance the network of support for youth in the juvenile justice system and during their transition back to school. Contact: Stephen Redmond, Coordinator for Prevention and Intervention at HUSD, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34157, or [email protected].

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (ECE) DATA SHARING: With parental permission, early childhood education providers and kindergarten teachers will share data sharing so the teachers are prepared to meet the needs of incoming students. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 280-4245, ext. 72840, or [email protected].

FULL SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS (FSCS): An essential HPN strategy ensures that students at HPN schools and their surrounding neighborhood have both the academic rigor and holistic support services necessary to combat the impact of poverty, unsafe streets, lack of access to health, nutrition, and youth development assets. Contact: Bernardo Varela, Harder Elementary School, (510) 723-3840, or [email protected]; Yvette Beavers, Park Elementary School, (510) 723-3875, or [email protected].

HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (HUSD) CURRICULUM ARTICULATION: HUSD is committed to providing rigorous, relevant, and consistent instruction across all age groups/grade levels. Currently teachers and administrators are working internally and with partners on articulation from pre-school to kindergarten, elementary to middle school, middle school to high school, and high school to college. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (HUSD) INSTRUCTIONAL DATA SHARING: Transitions within HUSD are being improved by greater internal access to the HUSD data system (data coaching) and focused efforts to ensure 6th and 8th grade teachers understand

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the academic expectations of the next grade span by subject matter. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 280-4245, ext. 72840, or [email protected].

JOB EMBEDDED TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Instructional Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs) work with grade level teacher teams to receive coaching in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and English Language Development (ELD), to help improve instruction by identifying core curriculum standards that are relevant and will prepare students for higher levels of learning. Contact: Stephen Redmond, Hayward Promise Neighborhood (HPN) Coordinator for Hayward Unified School District (HUSD), (510) 784-2600, ext. 72840m or [email protected].

STAFF HOME VISIT TRAINING: Teachers are being trained in culturally relevant outreach strategies and provided a stipend for conducting home visits. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSAS): Training and professional coaching are helping teachers make better use of student data to improve instruction and utilize best practices in staff professional development. Contact: Rosemary Vazquez, Hayward Unified School District HPN Office Specialist, (510) 723-3857, ext. 34156, or [email protected].

ADULT EDUCATIONBILINGUAL COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES: The adult school program offerings include a seven-week class in basic computer literacy skills. Contact: Hamilton Baylon, Counselor, Hayward Center for Education (Adult School), (510) 293-8595, ext. 4807, or [email protected].

COMPUTER AND COMMUNITY BASED ENGLISH TUTORING (CBET): Free English language instruction is available to parents or other members of the community who pledge to tutor children with limited language proficiency in English and other subjects. The program provides training in tutoring skills and assists participants in developing English language competency. Contact: CBET office, (510) 690-1328.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT IS THE HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (HPN)?Hayward is one of 21 communities across the country to have an area chosen to be a part of the U.S. Department of Education’s “Promise Neighborhood” program. “The vision of the program is that all children and youth growing up in Promise Neighborhoods have access to great schools and strong systems of family and community support that will prepare them to attain an excellent education and successfully transition to college and a career. The purpose of Promise Neighborhoods is to significantly improve the educational and developmental outcomes of children and youth in our most distressed communities . . .” —U.S. Department of Education

HOW DOES THE HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (HPN) WORK? In 2012, Hayward received a five-year $25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support the Hayward Promise Neighborhood (HPN) Initiative. A group of local educators, government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations came together as a joint partnership to oversee and collaborate on programs and services. They include:

• California State University East Bay (CSUEB)

• Chabot College

• City of Hayward

• Community Child Care Council (4C’s) of Alameda County

• Eden Area Regional Occupational Program

• First 5 Alameda County

• Hayward Unified School District (HUSD)

• Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center

This network of support helps to prepare Hayward Promise Neighborhood students to attain an excellent education; enabling them to transition to college or post-secondary training, and enter into successful and rewarding careers.

WHERE IS THE HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (HPN)? The Jackson Triangle area of Hayward, which is bounded by Jackson Street, Harder Road, and Whitman Street, has been designated as the Hayward Promise Neighborhood. A variety of programs and services are available to the area’s residents and the students who attend Harder and Park elementary schools, Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools, and Hayward and Tennyson high schools.

WHY WAS THE JACKSON TRIANGLE SELECTED TO BECOME A PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD? The Jackson Triangle is a diverse neighborhood with 10,662 residents as of the 2010 census. It is a low-income community whose families struggle with difficult economic conditions, underfunded schools, and a range of other challenges. At the same time there are a variety of local assets on which to build. Hayward is the home of both California State University East Bay and Chabot College – a direct partnership allowing for opportunities to support local students in postsecondary education.

IF I DON’T LIVE IN THE JACKSON TRIANGLE, CAN I STILL PARTICIPATE IN HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS? Yes, if you are a student attending an HPN focus school: Harder and Park elementary schools, Winton and Cesar Chavez middle schools, and Hayward and Tennyson high schools.

Students and families eligible to receive HPN services must meet one of the following three criteria:

a. HPN A (Address): Family lives within the boundaries of the Jackson Triangle neighborhood. Student need not be attending one of the HPN schools.

b. HPN S (School): Student attends any of the six HPN schools. Family need not be living in the Jackson Triangle neighborhood.

c. HPN A and S (Address and School): Student and family live in the Jackson Triangle neighborhood and student attends one of the HPN schools.

WHAT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD?Residents and students in the HPN have access to workshops for parents, activities for children, tutoring and intervention for students, counseling for families and individuals, and a variety of community resources. The Hayward Promise Neighborhood Program Guide contains the current offerings in the following areas:

• Early Childhood (Ages 0-4 Years Old)

• Elementary School

• Middle School

• High School

• Tutoring Support

• Emotional & Social Development

• Sports & Recreation

• Community

• Health

• Parenting And Family

• Teacher, Professional Development

• Adult Education

The Hayward Promise Neighborhood Program Guide is available for download on the HPN website: www.haywardpromise.org.

HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD (HPN) Contact Person/Director: Melinda Hall, Executive Director

Location: California State University East Bay

Mailing Address: 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. AE 210, Hayward, CA

Phone: (510) 885-3994

E-mail: [email protected]

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH HAYWARD PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD? Volunteers and contributions to support the HPN are welcome. Information is available via:

Phone (510) 885-4871 or (510) 885-3994

E-mail [email protected]

Website www.haywardpromise.org

Facebook www.facebook.com/haywardpromise

Twitter @Haywardpromise

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