ImpactTulsa

Through the East Central Feeder Pattern, SupportLink brings coordinated support directly to families across the feeder pattern. Inspired by the Medical Legal Partnership model, the hub creates a central access point for services by embedding legal and resource support within the school setting.

Recently, staff and community partners participated in a Legal Aid training supported by the Oklahoma Access to Justice Foundation, strengthening their ability to connect students and families to critical resources. By equipping those closest to students with the tools to identify needs and make referrals, the Housing Hub can respond more quickly when challenges arise.

Housing instability continues to impact attendance, well-being, and long-term opportunity. By aligning school, legal, and community supports, this work helps stabilize families and keep students connected to their education.

Getting your child ready for Pre-K starts with a few key documents.

To enroll, families will need:
• A state-certified birth certificate (no footprints)
• A driver’s license or photo ID for the parent or legal guardian
• Required immunizations and proof
• Proof of residence, such as a current gas, water, or electric bill

Some districts may also ask for a current lease agreement or housing contract that includes the property address and tenant information.

Visit https://prektulsa.com/ for more information.

There is important work happening across Tulsa to support children, youth, and families and it's strongest when it is connected.

Our newsletter shares updates from partners across the city and highlights how aligned, data-driven efforts are helping build pathways to opportunity.

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The Tulsa Public Schools enrollment window closes May 8, and there is still time to get your child enrolled.

Pre-K is available at no cost to families, and the online enrollment site makes it easy to get started and complete the process.

Taking this step now helps ensure your child is connected to the school, supports, and opportunities they need for a strong start.

Start enrollment today: PreKTulsa.com

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re honoring educators who make a lasting difference in the earliest years. Thank you to Celine Cardenas, a Pre-K teacher at Ellen Ochoa Elementary, for the care, consistency, and commitment you bring to your students every day.

In her classroom, students build early literacy and math skills while also growing in confidence, connection, and a love for learning.

Because of teachers like Celine, our youngest learners are not only ready for what’s next, they are supported every step of the way. And to every teacher across Tulsa, thank you for showing up, building strong foundations, and shaping what’s possible for our students and our community.

Today, students across Tulsa are making decisions about where they will go next. National College Decision Day is a celebration of those choices and the people who helped make them possible.

We also recognize that a single decision is part of a much larger journey. For many students, reaching this moment requires access, guidance, and systems that work together.

That is why ImpactTulsa and our partners are working to place 15,000 more youth on that path by aligning systems, data, and community voice.

When systems are designed to support students, more young people can move forward with confidence and real opportunity.

Starting school is a big step for young children. Pre-K helps make that transition easier.

In Pre-K classrooms, children begin learning the everyday rhythms of school. They practice listening during group time, taking turns, following simple routines, and participating alongside other children.

Over time, students who attend Pre-K are less likely to be held back and less likely to miss school regularly, helping set the stage for long-term success

If your child will be 4 years old by September 1, you can enroll them in Pre-K at no cost.

Visit ➡️ PreKTulsa.com to learn more and start the enrollment process.

In Tulsa, postsecondary education, college access, and career pathways must be aligned for student success.

Too often, students navigating college and career pathways face gaps between high school, higher education, and the workforce. Without aligned systems, persistence and completion become harder.

The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium is helping close those gaps. By aligning colleges, universities, and workforce partners, the consortium strengthens postsecondary access, persistence, and career-connected pathways for Tulsa students.
When systems are aligned, students have clearer direction and stronger support from high school to college to career.

That’s how Tulsa is building infrastructure that supports long-term economic mobility.

📷: Tulsa Higher Education Consortium