Visit from Councilman Parks

On Saturday August 25, 2007 Opportunities for Learning in South Los Angeles welcomed Honored Guest Councilman Bernard Parks. On his tour of the center he observed students engaged in Small Group Instruction and the traditional Academic Recovery methods used at OFL. Many parents were present to share the child’s life changing experiences that have been credited to their enrollment at Opportunities for Learning. Community issues were discussed and parents expressed the need to have more schools like OFL as a safe haven for students who are dismissed from traditional schools with very few options. The students were able to share personal stories on how Opportunities for Learning and the teachers have given them a new hope and a renewed outlook on life. Overall, the visit opened the doors of communication between our school and the community, with the hopes of more to come.