"Understanding Our Past, Living Today and Creating Our Future":

Founded by Mr. Phillip Willis, Jr. and Dr. Darlene V. Willis in June, 2002; the Concerned Parents Alliance (CPA) is a non-profit community based organization that operates to ensure education for all in the San Diego region.

As Parents of two African American males within the Poway Unified School District, it became obvious that there were challenges for Students, Staff and Parents and very little preventive methods being utilized. In fact, it became noticeable that a reactive approach was becoming the norm in addressing issues within the district. Realizing that children are true blessings and are only children for a finite period of time, the Willis' began talking to other Parents and quickly discovered issues of safety, diversity, college preparation, drugs, alcohol, communication to parents, etc.. It was evident that a parent coalition needed to be formed in order to be pro-active in developing a "true" partnership between PUSD and Parents. College Bound San Diego was formed as an educational component of CPA to ensure our children's educational foundation is created and built upon. Statistics throughout San Diego indicate that African American children are not fulfilling the a-g requirements, taking advanced placement classes, or doing well on the educational tests. The bottom line is African American and Latino children are having major challenges in the educational arena and it is our responsibility to empower more Parents to ensure this cycle ceases.

Membership is open to any Parent, Student, Faculty, Staff, Administrator and/or Community member that cares enough to deal with issues that impact our children within the educational arena. Currently, our membership consists of engaged and resourceful Parents throughout the San Diego County. We are all committed to our children and respect our diverse backgrounds and experiences. Our common bond is our children. CPA is known for taking action and holding people accountable. We want districts to value Students, include Parents in the communication lines and to ensure that children fulfill the college requirements in order to advance to an institution of higher learning. It is imperative that Parents stay involved as our children pursue their educational dreams. CPA is committed to ensuring quality service is provided and that "no child is left behind." CPA challenges all Parents to open and/or enhance the lines of communication with our children, support their educational journey and most importantly demand that our children are "safe, appreciated, valued and provided access to a quality education."

Get involved TODAY, Tomorrow may be too late!