November 4, 2026
November 4, 2026
Welcome to the Los Angeles Unified Family Newsletter—a streamlined way to stay informed and connected. This publication highlights key updates, important announcements, and celebrations from across our schools, ensuring you receive the most relevant information in one place while reducing the volume of separate communications.
Parents and Families, Your Voice Matters! Stronger Schools Together Region Information Sessions
Join a region information session November 4-9 to learn more about the challenges facing Los Angeles Unified and the opportunities ahead. We’ll discuss declining enrollment, why the District is considering school mergers, consolidations, and closures, and the factors that will guide our future decisions. These sessions are an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and explore how we can strengthen our schools and sustain high-quality educational programs. We encourage all families to attend and be part of the conversation about the future of our schools!
Region East (Hybrid)
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 4:00 P.M
Location: Maywood Center for Enriched Studies
Link: Join Zoom Webinar
Date: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 4:00 P.M
Location: Maywood Center for Enriched Studies
Link: Join Zoom Webinar
For more information, visit lausd.org/StrongerSchoolsTogether.
Webinar: Growing Healthy, Confident Learners-Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health and Well-Being
Join us for an engaging webinar on supporting your child’s social-emotional well-being! Discover practical tips to build resilience, strengthen family connections, support mental health, and help children thrive at home and school. Gain valuable tools, resources, and insights to nurture confident, successful learners. Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Link: https://bit.ly/familyacademywebinar
Meeting ID: 886 6726 7600
Visit the Family Academy website at lausd.org/familyacademy to view the Course Catalogue for November.
Join Us at a LAUSD Division of Special Education Family Resource Fair
The Division of Special Education invites you and your family to our second annual Family Resource Fair! Join us for parent workshops, helpful resources, and information from LAUSD departments and community partners. All family members are welcome! Region East
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Maya Angelou HS
Address: 300 E 53rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90011
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Maya Angelou HS
Address: 300 E 53rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90011
To view the schedule of Resource Fairs by Region and for additional information, please visit https://sped.lausd.org/apps/news/.
Webinar: College Planning for Students with Specialized Support Needs
College can feel like a big journey—but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Join us to learn about college planning, resources, and support for students at the college level such as students with disabilities and students in foster care!
Date: Saturday, November 14
Time: 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Link: bit.ly/famwebinar27
Visit the A-G Intervention and Support website for virtual training information and other webinar resources.
November Family Academy Course Catalogue is here!
Stay connected and ready for success with the Family Academy November Course Catalogue! Discover a variety of free virtual, in-person, and hybrid workshops designed to help families support student learning, navigate District programs and services, promote student wellness, and strengthen partnerships with schools. Visit the Family Academy website at lausd.org/familyacademy to view the Course Catalogue for November.
Join the K-12 Reading Challenge: Read More, Be More
Help your child discover the joy of reading! Encourage them to participate in the 2026-27 Reading Challenge, open to students in grades K-12. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore new books, build reading skills, and develop a lifelong love of reading. Join the fun from November 2, 2026, through February 26, 2027.Visit https://www.lausd.org/apps/pages/Read-to-Lead for more information and available resources.
We Are One: Informational Resource Guide for Students and Families
We encourage you to download this comprehensive guide that provides essential resources, including health and wellness resources, housing assistance information, legal aid provider information, and Know Your Rights information. This resource is available electronically for download in both English and Spanish on the We Are One website at weareone.lausd.org.Visit the We Are one website weareone.lausd.org to access other available resources for families and students. Families may also call the LAUSD Family Hotline at (213) 443-1300, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Recorded Webinar: Protect What Matters Most: Family Preparedness and Peace of Mind
We encourage families to watch this recorded webinar to learn how to create a short-term and long-term child care plan for your family, including the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit, reunification, and guardianship. Get practical information, understand your options, and take an important step toward ensuring your child’s care and well-being — even when unexpected circumstances arise.Visit the We Are One website to access the recorded webinar available in both English and Spanish.
Discover and Inspire: Winter Academy Enrollment Is Open
Keep your child’s learning growing this winter! Los Angeles Unified’s Winter Academy, taking place January 4-8, 2027, will provide students with opportunities to strengthen academic skills, explore new interests, and prepare for continued success.Elementary students will receive small-group support in literacy and math, while secondary students will receive direct instruction and personalized support in core subjects. Students can also enjoy enrichment opportunities in financial literacy, social-emotional learning, and the arts.
Participating students will also have access to healthy meals, transportation, and Beyond the Bell programming.
- Online enrollment closes on December 1 or when schools reach enrollment capacity.
- Space is limited, so register today! Enrollment will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For online enrollment and more information, visit https://winteracademy.lausd.org/.
LAUSD Transportation Ride App Available on Monday, November 9
Beginning on Monday, November 9, parents will be able to monitor their student’s school bus and obtain ride information with the new LAUSD Ride app. The LAUSD Ride app gives parents more information about their child’s school bus ride, including boarding, exiting, route progress, and notifications. - The LAUSD Ride app can be downloaded by visiting https://lausdapp.ridezum.com.
- You can sign in by using your Parent Portal sign-on.
The Parent Portal website will still provide transportation information. For more information, please visit https://transportation.lausd.org/ or call 1-800-LA-BUSES.