Every student dreads a required parent conference. It's a serious disciplinary measure. But what happens if you don't have a parent to attend that required parent conference. A small but significant number of Clark County students do not have a parent who can help them when the school district calls or worse - when the schools are failing to provide the necessary instruction and a parent needs to speak up. The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada has an innovative program to provide that support. Volunteers with knowledge of the school district or the ability to learn it are appointed to help students and ensure that they are receiving a satisfactory education. We talk with the coordinator of the program and a couple of surrogate parents.
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Leslie Murdock, Surrogate Parent Volunteer Coordinator, Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Patricia LaMonica, Surrogate Parent Volunteer
Bill Kissam, Surrogate Parent Volunteer