SMALL LEARNING GROUPS
Instructional Assistants and smaller class sections give teachers the flexibility to work with students in smaller learning groups to meet the needs of a variety of learners.
MUSIC
Early exposure to music promotes provides students with a solid foundation in musical concepts in a fun, supportive environment.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Comprehensive health care and prevention initiatives help provide a holistic approach to student well being.
INNOVATIVE GRANTS
Big ideas come to life with new curriculum and innovative projects that enhance the educational experiences of students throughout the district.
IRVINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
IPSF works in collaboration with the Irvine Unified School District to ensure that the needs of our children are met by supporting programs that are no longer funded by the state. Since 1996, IPSF has donated more than $110 million to support Irvine schools in critical areas including classroom support, mental health, music, STEAM, and health & wellness.
Bridging the Funding Gap
A significant gap in both federal and state per pupil funding puts IUSD at a disadvantage and jeopardizes critical science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) programs, as well as language arts, humanities and world languages programs. Funds raised through IPSF help to ensure IUSD remains one of the highest-performing districts in the nation and our students are college and career ready.
IPSF & PTA
Although separate organizations, IPSF and Irvine Unified Council PTA share one common goal: work with IUSD to ensure excellence in education. While PTA’s primary mission is advocacy, they also raise funds to support individual schools. IPSF’s primary mission is to provide programs and funding to support district-wide programs at every school. With our different structures, Irvine has great opportunities to support both and together give students what they need to succeed.
WHAT IPSF DOES:
IPSF’s annual grant to IUSD pays for staff expenses such as teacher salaries. For example, teachers, instructional assistants, mental health professionals, nurses, and athletic trainers were funded in part by IPSF. IPSF programs take place at schools throughout the district, ensuring equal access for all students. For example, Afterschool Classroom Enrichment (ACE), Summer classes and camps, and Instrument Rental. All donations to IPSF are eligible to be matched by the City of Irvine.
WHAT PTA DOES:
PTA funds site-specific needs, such as equipment and supplies. For example, classroom and art materials, library books, computers and technology purchases, school equipment, and enrichment programs. Most PTA programs are focused at the school site. Examples include assemblies, playground activities, parent education, family nights, jog-a-thons, and book fairs.