Resources
This list is in development. Please add to it by emailing us at contact@francophoneschool.org.
For Kids
- Classes for Kids
EFBA, After-school programs, summer camps, etc., Bay Area
French for Fun, Lafayette, CA - Preschools
A la Vanille, San Francisco, CA
Au Beau Séjour French Preschool, Oakland, CA
Au P’tit Monde, Palo Alto, CA
Au P’tit Monde, San Francisco, CA
French Pre-K School Petit Peton, San Francisco, CA
Les Petits Canards, San Francisco, CA
Les Petits Francophones, Oakland, CA - K-12 Private schools
French American International School, San Francisco, CA
Lycée Français, San Francisco, CA - French Resources
Les Petits Livres, Librairie française en ligne
European Bookstore, French books imported from France, 6600 Shattuck Ave, Oakland, CA
Online Children’s Library (includes books in French)
French Cartoons (available online)
For Families
- Bay Area Information for French-speakers
Bay Area Francophile List, Weekly calendar of cultural events of interest to Bay Area francophones and francophiles
Lost in SF, Blog, Bilingual San Francisco Guide - Books in French
Lireka, Online bookstore with free shipping outside of France - Culture
France-Amérique, Le journal français des Etats-Unis
French District, US Guide and newsletter for French-speakers
French Morning, Website and newsletter for French-speakers living in the US - Conversation Groups
Alameda/Contra Costa County Rendez-Vous Français, Meetup Group, Berkeley, CA
Le Coeur Français, Meetup Group, San Francisco, CA
Les Ami(e)s Francophones de San Francisco, Meetup Group, San Francisco, CA - Events
The French Fair, Palo Alto, CA - Language Classes
Alliance Française de Berkeley
Alliance Française de San Francisco - Parent Rights
California Education Code, Parents can refer to the California Education Code to understand their rights, school policies, and the legal standards that guide public education in California.
School and Student involvement - Professional Resources
French-American Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco - Wellness-Bullying
Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy
Bullying Prevention Training & Resources – School Environment (CA Dept. of Education)
California Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies – StopBullying.org
Bullying & Hate-Motivated Behavior Prevention – School Environment (CA Dept. of Education) - Wellness-Mental Health
Mental Health Resources- Francophone Charter School of Oakland offers individual and group counseling for students who are found eligible. To find out more information and to access mental health support, please reach out to the School Counselor, Meridith Anne Baldwin. She is reachable by email (mabaldwin@francophoneschool.org) or phone (510-746-0716: lower campus, 510-746-0720: upper campus).
Francophone Charter School of Oakland’s school liaison is Minda Glynn and may be reached via email mglynn@francophoneschool.org. More information can be found here.