Discover the Power of Advisories

“Advisories are an integral part of any educational process. I have a clear understanding of them and the tools with which to put them in place.”

Ray Aubele – Teacher
South Gate Senior High, Los Angeles USD

“I am taking away with much pleasure the concept of Advisory Group Programs. The pre-package variety of sources I gathered from the institute are meaningful materials to start with in my school.”

George Espinosa – Teacher
Los Angeles Senior High, Los Angeles USD

“[I am taking away from this institute] wonderful memories, new friendships, new knowledge of the current situation at other schools, new ideas, and most importantly, a new vision about implementation of advisories at my school site.”

Dimitrina Gotzeva – Teacher
Los Angeles Senior High, Los Angeles USD

“This has been one of the best workshops I have ever attended - and I have been to many. Extremely well organized in a highly useful and intelligent way.”

Phoebe Ozuna - Teacher
Roosevelt Senior High, Los Angeles USD

“We already did a lot of organizing and planning at our school, but this institute helped plug a few holes that we haven’t addressed yet - including: assessment, ongoing improvement, and more curriculum ideas. Great strategies for my general education class as well!”

Alyson Randick – Teacher
University Senior High, Los Angeles USD

“Once again, I loved that we experienced what we will do as advisors. You have collected an incredible set of resources. I thought that the flow of the two days was logical, and it equipped participants with valuable tools.”

Sarah Shulkind - Principal
Milken Community High School, Los Angeles

“This is a very valuable and viable program which can be implemented without a great deal of effort.”

Sarah Shulkind - Principal
Milken Community High School, Los Angeles

Test Thinking Workshops

“Thank you! This is exactly what I plan on doing as a focus area when I return from being off-track to get ready for testing.”

Michelle Radovich – Teacher
Roosevelt Elementary, Anaheim City SD

“The two hours flew by, which in itself is a testament to the validity and necessity of these ideas.”

Nancy Cromer – Teacher
Sunkist Elementary, Anaheim City SD

“It was amazingly succinct, clear, and concise at a rapid, clear pace! Loved it! Thank you!”

Helen Kim - Reading First Coach
Olive Street Elementary, Anaheim City SD

Educational Leaders agree that UCLA SMP is making a difference

“Working with the UCLA School Management Program has been extremely productive and enjoyable for the El Monte Union High School District and its schools. We have moved positively through the change process with their assistance in building capacity for school leadership and in our reform efforts to ensure excellence in education for all our students. The UCLA School Management Program has been the catalyst that has allowed us to change practices to change results.”

Kathy Furnald – Superintendent
El Monte Union High School District

“By calling on experienced practioners and leading academics to share their knowledge about teaching and learning with K-12 teachers, principals, and administrators, SMP is making a profound difference in what happens in the classroom. SMP training makes it more likely that the people educating our children will view each student as an individual with unique capabilities and needs.”

Steve Juarez – Vice President
JPMorgan Chase

“Most everyone understands that reforming and improving our school systems is extremely complex. While there are many entities and people trying to impose change on our schools, SMP’s approach starts with the premise that true reform will come from within the school. SMP is a partner with the schools and helps the administration, teachers, staff, and parents learn how they can work together to improve their school. SMP works in the trenches with these constituents to customize a strategy that can be sustained and yield results. SMP is a research based organization that is helping to improve the quality of education one school at a time.”

John Kobara – President & CEO,
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles

“The UCLA School Management Program team provokes school leaders to think differently about learning and leading in schools. They deeply understand that educators who lead through inquiry, reflection, and dialogue develop the capacity of schools to serve all children well. By keeping leadership at the top of the agenda, today’s schools can enjoy the success we so deeply seek. This team has the knowledge, insight, and experience to make it happen.”

Linda Lambert – Professor Emeritus (Cal State University, East Bay), author of Building Leadership Capacity in Schools

“At a time when too many are looking for quick-fixes to impose on our schools, SMP is focused on building the capacity needed to design and sustain lasting improvements in school performance. The unique collaboration between university faculty and leading K-12 practitioners has proven effective in promoting trust and credibility with school partners. SMP is an important resource for meaningful school reform and deserves our support.”

Mark Slavkin – Vice President for Education
Los Angeles Music Center, Education Division

“The excellent training with SMP has changed my view of education permanently. The many conversations with all stakeholders have widened my view of our school, its resources, driving concerns, and possible solutions. I hope to continue to use this training and insight to better our school.”

Robin Ramos – Teacher
Los Angeles USD