Student, Family, and School Services
"Informing, Educating, and Inspiring Families"
FALL 2024 Parent Academy TO GO
Student, Family, and School Services is very excited to provide "Parent Academy TO GO," a series of virtual presentations for families to participate and view at home.
Parent Academy TO GO is designed to inform and empower families as advocates and partners in their children's education. Workshops provide families with useful information and resources to support their children's academic and emotional well-being, as well as help them to be college and career ready. Through a variety of learning opportunities hosted by MCPS staff and community partners, we hope to strengthen our engagement with families and the community. We recognize that behind every successful student are supportive families, teachers, school staff and community members who take an active role in educating our students.
Advanced registration is required to participate in our workshops and chats.
It's easy to register for a workshop! Just click on the button below to register online:
Fall 2024 Virtual Workshop Schedule
Moving Ahead with Mindfulness
October 14
6:30-7:30 pm
Effective focus, motivation, handling frustrations, and communication depend on the ability of students to understand and manage their emotions. These are basic competencies that are crucial to student well-being and success. This virtual workshop will focus on how to include Mindfulness practices in both the curriculum and our personal life. Presented by MCPS staff. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Online Safety: Parenting Tips for Kids and Teens
October 16
7:00-7:30 pm
In today's connected world, helping kids and teens protect their privacy and maintain a positive online identity is critical to their future and overall well-being. Join us for a 30-minute chat to get tips and tools on fostering a safer digital environment for your child, including actionable steps to empower them to make smart choices online. Key topics that will be covered include:
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The importance of protecting your privacy online
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Responsible online sharing practices and the power of your digital footprint
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Safe and healthy online behavior
Moderated by Common Sense Media. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Seguridad en línea: consejos para padres de niños y adolescentes
16 de octubre
7:30-8 pm
En el mundo conectado de hoy, ayudar a los niños y adolescentes a proteger su privacidad y mantener una identidad positiva en línea es fundamental para su futuro y su bienestar general. Acompáñanos en una charla de 30 minutos para recibir consejos y herramientas sobre cómo fomentar un entorno digital más seguro para tus hijos, que incluye pasos prácticos que les permitan tomar decisiones inteligentes en línea.
En tan solo 30 minutos, se tratará lo siguiente:
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La importancia de proteger su privacidad en línea
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Prácticas responsables para compartir en línea y la importancia de su rastro digital
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Comportamiento seguro y sano en línea
Moderado por Common Sense Media. Recomendado para familias de estudiantes de primaria, secundaria y preparatoria.
Managing Morning Mayhem and Bedtime Battles
October 22
6:00-7:00 pm
For busy families, the two most challenging times of the day are the morning and the evening. Add in school-year time pressure and these times can become a high-stakes battlefield. Learn how to motivate your child to be ready to roll in the morning with everything they need, and to wind down at night in a way that ensures readiness for the next day. Maximize success for everyone during the busy school year. Presented by the Parent Encouragement Program. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 1 of 4)
Nov. 12
6:30-8:30 pm
This is Part 1 of a 4-part series. Attendance at all 4 workshops is encouraged.
Raising children in today's uncertain world can be overwhelming. It's important for families to help children feel safe, keep healthy routines, manage their behaviors and build resilience. Learn skills for effective discipline techniques, powerful communication strategies, tools to diffuse power struggles, and creative ideas for encouraging responsibility and independence. Presented by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
How to Handle Disappointing Grades: Uncover the Reasons Why it’s Happening and How to Help
November 13
6:00-7:00 pm
Disappointing grades are not always a fair indication of how hard your child is trying, how much they’re learning, or what their potential for success is later on in life (especially for those with ADHD and other learning differences). It’s challenging to figure out how to react as a parent when report cards are in, and the results are less than stellar. In this webinar you will learn new strategies to tackle these sticky situations while preserving your relationship with your child. Presented by Educational Connections. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Sharpening Phonics Skills at Home
November 14
6:00-7:00 pm
Many students, third grade and up, still find sounding out and spelling words difficult—this makes all the reading and writing in school feel hard. Practicing with step-by-step phonics materials can improve these skills and build a student’s confidence and enjoyment of reading. MCPS has partnered with Open Source Phonics, a website that provides tutoring materials that are free and aligned with MCPS curriculum. Tips for making phonics practice fun and stress-free will be provided, so please come! Facilitated by Open Source Phonics.
Recommended for families of elementary students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 2 of 4)
November 19
6:30-8:30 pm
This is Part 2 of a 4-part series. Attendance at all 4 workshops is encouraged.
Raising children in today's uncertain world can be overwhelming. It's important for families to help children feel safe, keep healthy routines, manage their behaviors and build resilience. Learn skills for effective discipline techniques, powerful communication strategies, tools to diffuse power struggles, and creative ideas for encouraging responsibility and independence. Presented by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 3 of 4)
November 26
6:30-8:30 pm
This is Part 3 of a 4-part series. Attendance at all 4 workshops is encouraged.
Raising children in today's uncertain world can be overwhelming. It's important for families to help children feel safe, keep healthy routines, manage their behaviors and build resilience. Learn skills for effective discipline techniques, powerful communication strategies, tools to diffuse power struggles, and creative ideas for encouraging responsibility and independence. Presented by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 4 of 4)
December 3
6:30-8:30 pm
This is Part 4 of a 4-part series. Attendance at all 4 workshops is encouraged.
Raising children in today's uncertain world can be overwhelming. It's important for families to help children feel safe, keep healthy routines, manage their behaviors and build resilience. Learn skills for effective discipline techniques, powerful communication strategies, tools to diffuse power struggles, and creative ideas for encouraging responsibility and independence. Presented by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Modes of Learning: Support Your Child at Home
December 5
6:00-7:00 pm
Gain insight on how to approach homework and maximize learning by embracing your child’s learning styles. Is your child an auditory learner? A visual learner? A tactile-kinesthetic learner? When we understand how they learn best, it becomes easier to engage and support them with daily homework and other projects. Presented by Parent Assistant Resource (PAR). Recommended for families of middle, and high school students.
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MCPS Parent Academy TO GO Video Series
The MCPS Parent Academy TO GO series provides families with information central to their children's academic and emotional well-being. Led by community professionals and MCPS specialists, we offer a variety of workshops and chats focused on topics important to families of MCPS students. Our goal is to empower families with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their children’s education.
If you were unable to join one of our Parent Academy TO GO workshops or chats, visit the MCPS YouTube channel for recorded sessions. Please note that it may take up to a week before new recordings are posted.