Announcements, Events, Resources, and Trainings
Check out this page for upcoming events, workshops, trainings, celebrations, funding opportunities, and other timely resources for programs!
GO Public Schools Reclassification Family Leadership Program (FLP) starts on April 15th, 2026
GO Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that partners with families across Oakland to provide free, family centered programs focused on student success, college and career readiness, and parent leadership.
They are launching their Reclassification Family Leadership Program (FLP)—a space for families of multilingual learners to deepen their understanding of the reclassification process and build the tools to advocate for strong outcomes for English learner students.
To attend, you must register: bit.ly/ReclassificationFLP
When: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, and 5/20
Cost: Free; registration required— bit.ly/ReclassificationFLP
What to expect:
- Learn how reclassification works and what supports help students succeed
- Understand key student outcome data for multilingual learners
- Build leadership and advocacy skills alongside other families
Alameda County Office of Education: Parenting Class for Young Parents Starting February 23, 2026
Alameda County Office of Education is offering a free 10-week Parenting Class for young parents 21 years old and under. To qualify, young parents must live in or attend school in Oakland, Piedmont or Alameda; other areas will be on a case by case basis.
Classes are from February 23, 2026-April 27, 2026.
To register please call 1-800-829-3777
A Message from Mayor Barbara Lee: Standing Together Through Interruption of CalFresh Benefits
Mayor Barbara Lee provided a message and assistance to the Oakland Community about the crisis threatening over 77,000 residents; the federal suspension of CalFresh (SNAP) benefits could strip 22,000 children and 16,000 seniors in Oakland of critical food assistance – taking $35 million in monthly food purchasing power from our community.
Destiny's Art Center: Teddy Bear Movement Class Starts October 17th, 2025
Destiny's Arts is excited to launch our FREE, drop-in Teddy Bear Movement class at Clinton Recreation Center starting Friday, 10/17 at 11:00 a.m.
This caregiver-inclusive class centers joyful movement, music, rhythm, and storytelling for little ones from first steps to preschool.
Who: Oakland families with children ages 0–5 (open to all; we center and prioritize families of color, especially home-based families or those not connected to traditional school systems)
When: Fridays at 11:00 a.m. starting 10/17
(this program will run through the end of the school year)
Where: Clinton Recreation Center, 655 International Blvd., Oakland
Cost: Free; no registration required—drop in!
What to expect: playful movement, early literacy through rhythm and stories, and a welcoming space for children and caregivers to grow together.
Questions? Please contact Mike Lee at mike@destinyarts.org.
