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Parent Academy POWER HOURS Webinars
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In our current environment, with a variety of learning options for our students, it is especially important for our Parent Academy workshops to provide parents, families and the community with the necessary tools and skills to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are busy getting new and relevant workshops lined up to assist our families in this new journey. Look forward to a series of POWER HOUR online workshops on the following important topics. All webinars will be recorded and posted in the resource section below for viewing.
View past session recordings below and stay tuned for upcoming sessions!
Visit our Parent Advocacy page for information on our Parent Advocacy program and upcoming Parent- Guardian Connection Meetings.
PAST POWER HOUR SESSIONS:
Dear Overwhelmed Mom
Being a parent is a tough job for both moms and dads. However, it is common for moms to carry more of the physical and emotional load when it comes to parenting. Oftentimes they are working a regular job, taking on the “second shift” duties such as cooking, cleaning, making lunches, going over homework, and worrying about things like playdates and social interactions can be hard-hitting. More recently due to COVID 19, moms are working remotely at home, while supporting their child with online learning. In this presentation, participants will learn strategies on how to “name” their experiences, tap into new energy sources, and facilitate reality check expectations.
View the WEBINAR RECORDING
View the POWERPOINT FILE
View the CHAT FILE
Digital Parenting: How to Stay Ahead
Did you know 40% of children in grades 4-8 chatted with a stranger online? In this webinar, we will dig deep to learn what kids are doing online and the impact this has in their lives. We’ll give you the knowledge you need to start talking internet safety with your children as well as tools you can implement at home to keep your children safe and secure online. We apologize this session had issues with the recording. Please view the following Parent Tip Sheets:
Know Your Community Resources
Pinellas County is resource rich but navigating the broader system of services can be challenging. Courtney Covington of Personal Enrichment for Mental Health Services (PEMHS) will provide practical tips for helping parents get connected to critical services such as financial assistance, food and mental health services.
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View the THANKSGIVING BASKET INFO
The Importance of Literacy Supports and Tools
Many students have experienced setbacks in literacy due to COVID -19. This dynamic panel will include Bridgette Heller of the Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation, Danielle Hintz of the Juvenile Welfare Board, Constance Shaw from the R’Club Literacy Outreach program. Ms. Heller will give practical tips on supporting your children in literacy. Ms. Hintz will discuss the Campaign for Grade Level Reading in which JWB serves as the backbone. Finally, Ms. Shaw, will speak about literacy tools and book distribution sites within the community.
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View the RESOURCE RECOMMENDATIONS
View the FALL 2020 READING CHALLENGE
View the MEETING CHAT
Behind Every Data Point is a Child
I received my child’s data, what does it mean? Who do I speak with regarding my child’s data? What are key questions I should be asking the teacher/school staff? What is progress monitoring? During this workshop we will provide participants with information about the various assessments that are administered by levels: elementary, middle, and high school. We will discuss the data related to outcomes, and how it impacts your child. Lastly, we will discuss what are the right questions to ask about your child’s data. Please join us and find out how to support your child with a better understanding of the data.
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Engaging Fathers and Male Role Models in Education
With the overwhelming data and research regarding male students and their academic performances steadily declining, we are calling on fathers, grandpas, uncles, and brothers to get engaged. During this workshop participants will be provided engagement strategies for fathers, and father figures. There will be open dialogue on how men can help their kids reach their potential. Please join us for this informative discussion.
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Wildly Important Wellness- Building Resilience in Challenging Times
Presented by our partners at Franklin Covey Education, this session will recognize that stress is a threat to wellness and impacts relationships. Participants will gain the ability to understand and maintain balance (mind, body, heart and spirit), get strategies to prevent burnout, learn how to build resilience and leave with an action plan for self renewal.
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Oops! My Child is Off Task- Self Discipline Strategies
How can I make my home learning center manageable for all parties? This workshop will help attendees understand the importance of establishing foundational strategies that will minimize behavioral disruption. They will have an opportunity to speak directly with experts on behavior management and to collaborate and share out successful strategies with other parents and families. Lastly, participants will create their “at home” plan to keep their scholars on task.
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Dare to Lead
This session was presented by Doris Chavez-Linville, MS. Ed. and Certified Dare To LeadTM Facilitator. Based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown, Dare to Lead™ is an empirically based courage-building program with the following objectives:
- Discover the Heart of Daring Leadership
- Understand the four skill sets of courage that can be learned:
- Rumbling with vulnerability
- Living into our values
- BRAVING trust
- Learning to rise
- Identify your call to courage
- Be invited to be courageous
This session was unable to be recorded but resources are available Dare to Lead Resources
Teams: Owning My Learning
How do you help your child OWN their own learning in this Teams distance environment? Participants will learn key strategies to help students take ownership of their studies and understand the importance of keeping their child engaged. You will hear perspectives and have an opportunity to ask questions from the panelists- a teacher, principal, and digital learning specialist.
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It's a Different World- Setting Your Home for Digital Learning
Shifting the education setting to home can be very overwhelming. How can I work, and manage student learning simultaneously? This workshop will provide parents with ideas for setting up daily schedules for each student, spatial boundaries, reporting systems, communication systems between teacher, student, and parent, an accountability system for checking student work, and much more.
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Eagle Eye: Encouraging Appropriate Online Usage
We have found a high energy, interactive, up-to-the-minute relevant live webinar for families on how to keep your kids safe with the most popular apps online! It is offered FREE from a small company in California called Smart Social and the presenter is Josh Ochs.
Session:
5 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe on TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Fortnite, YouTube & Netflix
Participants will learn:
-how much adult/dangerous content is available on every social media app
-the dangers of Instagram and TikTok parents NEED to know about
-what features your kids MUST disable on Snapchat
-how to work WITH your kids to use social media with a purpose (and lower arguments)
-tips and tools you can use to keep your kids safe onlineDuring the webinar Josh will reference books and videos for purchase and will also invite your family to become a VIP (Very Informed Parent) member. These items do have a cost but are completely optional. There is lots of great FREE CONTENT in the presentation.
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The Emotional Reality of Learning at Home: Meeting the Needs of Students and Their Families
Students’ basic physical and emotional needs must be met before we can expect them to engage in learning whether at school or now, at home. The COVID-19 pandemic finds teachers and families struggling to set appropriate goals and parameters for in-home learning.
Listen to national family engagement expert and author Dr. Steve Constantino and licensed psychologist, author, and emotional intelligence expert, Dr. Adam Sáenz as they discuss the emotional and academic attributes of learning at home and provide suggestions and ideas for educators navigating the difficulties of learning during COVID-19.
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Resources from previous Parent Academy Workshops:
Bullying and Harassment: What Parents Need to Know
PowerPoint: Bullying and Harassment
Webinar Recording: Bullying and Harassment: What Parents Need to Know
Helping Parents Understand the IEP Process
PowerPoint: Helping Parents Understand the IEP Process
Webinar Recording: Helping Parents Understand the IEP Process
Leveling the Playing Field: Accommodations for Instruction and Assessment
PowerPoint: Leveling the Playing Field
Handout: Accommodations Booklet
Webinar Recording: Leveling the Playing Field
Oral Storytelling
Recording: Oral Storytelling Video
Personalized Learner Pathway (PLP)
Webinar Recording: Personalized Learner Pathway (PLP)
Simple Starts to Growing Young Readers
WATCH RAINBOW WRITING RECORDING HERE
WATCH WHAT'S MISSING RECORDING HERE
Webinar Recording: Simple Starts to Growing Young Readers
Youth Mental Health
PowerPoint: Youth Mental Health
Webinar Recording: Youth Mental Health