Harold J. Ballard Parent Center


Building powerful partnerships between parent + school + community is what Ballard Parent Center is all about.

We offer a wealth of family resources. We harness all the forces dedicated to boosting student academic success.

Our Facilities


We are freeway-close in historic Old Town. Our center was founded in 1995 and named for dedicated volunteer Harold J. Ballard, a testament to the importance in our district of parent outreach and engagement. We provide:

Parent Education

Childcare providers available

Rooms for community and educational programs

A place for District trainings, meetings and events

We are home of


DACA Office (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)

Title VII Indian Education

In Addition


In addition to parent education, the Harold J. Ballard Parent Center also provides staff trainings to strengthen the partnership with families, materials to support the academic and social development of children. A meeting place for parent groups:

  • District Advisory Council
  • District English Learners Advisory Council
  • Down Syndrome Support Group
  • Autism Parent Network