Leading Educational Attainment for Families Initiative
Since 2004, Orange County Business Councils’ Leading Educational Attainment (LEA) for Families Initiative has been equipping Orange County families to help their children navigate the road to college and a successful future. For families new to the school system in California and the United States, the 10 Education Essentials for Families workbook empowers families to be the best advocates for their children’s education, preparing them for their future—whether it’s attending community college, a four-year university or career education. Through a collaborative effort led by Orange County Business Council, local businesses and the education community are committed to this initiative that prepares Orange County’s workforce from where it all begins—at home. LEA’s 10 Education Essentials for Families workbooks are free to all Orange County schools.
Leading Educational Attainment Accomplishments
- Developed and printed 30,000 copies of the 10 Educational Commandments for Parents workbook (former workbook title) in English and Spanish.
- Translated fourth edition into Arabic, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese.
- Encouraged and empowered over 15,000 families with the 10 Education Essentials work book.
- Participated in the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics.
- Highlighted LEA as a promising practice program at the Orange County State of Education Forum.
- Recipient of the 2009 Estrella Award in Education from the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
For Families
Workbooks
Modules
Leading Educational Attainment (LEA) modules are available in various languages. Click your language of preference to use an LEA module.
For Teachers
Partners
Funding Partners
- AT&T
- Chevron
- Cox Communications
- Orange County Community Foundation
- Southern California Gas Company
- U.S. Bank
Community Partners
- Orange County Business Council
- Orange County Department of Education
- The Orange County Register & Excelsior
Education Partners
- Anaheim Elementary School District
- Brea Olinda Unified School District
- Broadway Productions
- Buena Park School District
- Capistrano Unified School District
- Centralia Elementary School District
- Friendly Center
- Fullerton Joint Union High School District
- Fullerton School District
- Garden Grove Unified School District
- Huntington Beach City School District
- Huntington Beach Union High School District
- Irvine Unified School District
- Joya Scholars
- Laguna Beach Unified School District
- Magnolia School District
- Newport Mesa Unified School District
- Orange Unified School District
- Parent Union
- Saddleback Valley Unified School District
- Santa Ana College/Padres Promotores
- Santa Ana Unified School District
- Tustin Unified School District
- Westminster School District
Testimonials
“For me, this information has been very important. I learned that it is essential for my children to have a college education and to gain the necessary skills for their future careers. I also learned that I play a key role in my children’s education and now I have the tools to support them all the way through college and to their career. I am a proud and empowered parent!”
“The Ten Education Essentials helped my parents ensure not only my success in school but also my siblings. It taught them how to advocate for us as well as how to spark the importance of education among other parents. I honestly believe that this is a big reason why my siblings and I were able to go to college and pursue a career and why I am now a strong advocate for all residents in Orange County to have access to quality education, and to be college and career ready.”
Leading Educational Attainment for Families Committee
Chair
OCBC Staff
Connect With Us
For more information, contact:
Maria Linares
Manager, Business Initiatives
Orange County Business Council
[email protected]
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