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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.  

     

    Visit our Parent Advocacy page for information on our Parent Advocacy program and upcoming Parent- Guardian Connection Meetings.

     

    UPCOMING POWER HOUR SESSIONS **SUMMER 2021**

     

    The ABC’s of Financial Literacy, July 21, 2021     4:30-5:30 PM     REGISTER HERE

    Managing money and dealing with debt can be overwhelming, especially if you don’t know where to start.  Join Pinellas County Consumer Protection to learn tips on how reduce debt and build better credit, ways to save money, and how to start budgeting towards a financially stable future.         

                                              

    Home Buying- It Takes Planning Ahead!    July 28, 2021     12:30-1:30 PM     REGISTER HERE

    Tired of Renting?  Have you ever thought of owning your own home?  Owning a home is the American Dream and Suncoast Housing Connections can show you how to make that dream a reality.  Suncoast Housing Connections has helped thousands of families in Pinellas County own their first home and they want to show you how you can do this as well.  There are programs that can assist with paying things like the down payment and the closing costs.  Suncoast Housing Connections is presenting an information session where you can learn how you may be able to get up to $45,000 in Down Payment Assistance to help buy a home.  Register today!

     

     

    PAST POWER HOUR SESSIONS:

    Everything You Wanted to Know about Identity Theft

    Identity theft is a crime that occurs when someone steals your personal and/or financial information to commit fraud.  Pinellas County Consumer Protection will give you tips on how to protect yourself from identity theft and what steps to take if you fall victim.  Please join us for this informative discussion.

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    Trauma Informed Care for Families: Parenting in a Pandemic  

    What is trauma?  What does it mean to be “trauma informed”?  This session will share an overview of trauma and the behavioral and emotional impacts on child development.  Participants will be provided with strategies for addressing trauma, including parenting in the age of a pandemic.  Resources and a Q&A session will also be provided for those that wish to seek further information. 

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    View the POWERPOINT FILE

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    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. 

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    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:

    Top 10 Tips

    Child-Parent Agreement

    Cyber Bullying

    Safe Online Shopping

    Social Media

    Gaming

     

    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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    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 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 online

    During 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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