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EDUCATION
College Bound Academy Programs (CBAP)
College Bound Academy Programs - CBAP is the educational component of CPA. We partner with schools, school districts, churches, educational organizations and other agencies who service scholars and their families. Each College Bound Academy Program is customized according to the needs of the partner.
Concerned Parents Alliance provides a customized curriculum used for each CB program. It meets the scholars, parents and families where they are and is designed specifically for college bound academy programs only. The curriculum focuses on educational topics that will impact each household. Examples include time management, study habits, A-G, entrepreneurship, financial aid and scholarships, building self-esteem, understanding the policies and procedures.
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Concerned Parents Alliance has a variety of professional staff members with diverse backgrounds including successful experience in the educational, corporate and non-profit arenas. We only undertake assignments in which our competence has been established and where we can assure satisfactory performance by virtue of previous experience and/or individual expertise.
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We primarily serve 7th - 12th grade scholars along with their parents/responsible adults with an impactful curriculum which focuses on:
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Academic excellence
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Civic engagement
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College prep
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Community service
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Customized college tours
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Financial aid
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Financial literacy and scholarships,
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Leadership development
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Mental health and wellness
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Parent and family engagement
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Racial equity and inclusion
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Self esteem building
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Scholarships
COLLEGE TOURS
The college tours are customized and intentionally created to expose our CB scholars and parents/responsible adults to an array of colleges and universities. Each tour has its own experience designed to allow our participants to see the reality of each institution. They are NOT “drive by” tours and known for being personalized to meet the needs of our CB scholars. Since tours are typically held during school breaks and professional development days, educational tours and activities are included. Thus far, we have visited over 350 colleges and universities throughout the U.S. plus Paris and London.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS
CPA has MOU’s and/or partnerships with a variety of public and private colleges/universities and/or companies. In 2019, we partnered with the Oakland A’s for the First Ever College Bound Night and were recognized by the California State Legislators with an official College Bound Academy Day.
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CPA, in partnership with the University of California, has organized and united 27 San Diego community based organizations to help increase the number of Black and/or underrepresented scholars eligible for UC admission.
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The College Bound Academy Programs is listed on the University of California's admissions application as an educational partner.
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Dr. Willis serves on the College Board ‘s Western Regional Council. She works to bring the parent/family perspective to colleagues serving on the council.
GALLERY
Our gallery celebrates and highlights the achievements of the scholars and families preparing for their academic journeys. We showcase the academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement of college-bound scholars. The gallery not only honors their hard work and dedication but also serves as an inspiration for other students and families pursuing higher education. By providing visibility to their accomplishments, we aim to motivate future scholars to take ownership of their educational paths and encourage a culture of achievement and college readiness within the community.
