Student, Family, and School Services
"Informing, Educating, and Inspiring Families"
SPRING 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:
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SPRING 2024 Virtual Workshop Schedule
Smash Boom Best Food: Waste Prevention Hacks For Home and School
April 2, 6:00-7: 00 pm
Take an active role in to engage your children in preventing waste! A food expert and her resourceful second grader will share their 8 favorite "easy to adopt" hacks for home and school which could result in huge savings for you and your family. Presented by Daniela Ochoa Gonzalez, a local food systems freelancer, who is an MCPS mom and a member of the MCCPTA Sustainability and Green Schools subcommittee. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Trucos para que tus hijos y tu familia aprovechen al máximo la comida y el lunch de la escuela
4 de abril, 6:00-7:00 pm
¡Involucra a sus hijos en la prevención del desperdicio de alimentos! Una experta en alimentación resiliente y su ingenioso hijo de quinto grado compartirán sus 8 trucos favoritos "fáciles de adoptar" para el hogar y la escuela que podrían generar grandes ahorros para usted y su familia. Presentado por Daniela Ochoa González, consultora en sistemas alimentarios locales, madre de MCPS y miembro del subcomité de Sostenibilidad y Escuelas Ecológicas de MCCPTA. Recomendado para familias de estudiantes de primaria, secundaria y preparatoria.
7 Habits of Highly Effective Families (Part 1)
April 11, 6:00-7:00 pm
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Attendance to both workshops is encouraged.
Leader in Me is built on the timeless universal principles and paradigms of the 7 Habits. This workshop invites families, caregivers, advocates and community leaders to share in the experience of their students and learn how the Habits can be applied at home. Presented by FranklinCovey Education. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Understanding Student Discipline - Know your Rights and Responsibilities
April 17, 6:00-7:00 pm
As children grow and develop in shared spaces, behavioral expectations and interventions are a critical component to maintaining positive school climates. Learn more about how decisions are made in response to student behavior. This session is designed to help parents understand the behavior matrix that guides the decision of school administration when there is a behavioral infraction committed by a student. Presented by the Division of Appeals. Recommended for families of middle and high school families.
Communicating with Teens
April 24, 6:00-7:00 pm
Do you feel like it’s difficult to communicate with your teen? Are you wondering how to have a real conversation? In this workshop, you will learn helpful and practical skills to encourage communication between you and your teenager and strategies that can help reduce problems. Recommended for families of middle, and high school students.
7 Habits Family Night (Part 2)
April 25, 6:00-7:00 pm
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Attendance to both workshops is encouraged.
Leader in Me is built on the timeless universal principles and paradigms of the 7 Habits. Bring the family for a fun time! Write a family mission statement, play Leader in Me bingo, and enjoy time synergizing with other families Presented by FranklinCovey Education..Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 1 of 6)
May 2, 6:30-8:00 pm
This is Part 1 of a 6-part series. Attendance to all 6 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.
Positive Discipline
May 7, 6:00-7:00 pm
Do you find yourself getting frustrated with your kids or giving in to their demands? For many families, discipline is one of the toughest parts of parenting, but also one of the most important. Discover how to keep peace in your home through the power of the logical consequence approach instead of punishment. Learn strategies to discipline with love, without threats and bribes and how to establish age appropriate expectations for behavior and consequences. Presented by Parent Assistant Resource (PAR). Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 2 of 6)
May 9, 6:30-8:00 pm
This is Part 2 of a 6-part series. Attendance to all 6 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.
Managing Morning Mayhem and Bedtime Battles
May 15, 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 3 of 6)
May 16, 6:30-8:00 pm
This is Part 3 of a 6-part series. Attendance to all 6 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.
What’s Narcan?
May 21, 6:00-7:30 pm
Join to learn why it's important to have a Narcan first aid kit in your home. Learn about the dangers of opioids and how to use Narcan. Each participant will receive a free Narcan first aid kit. Presented by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health. Recommended for families of middle and high school students.
Mindfulness: Managing Stress During Difficult Times
May 22, 6:00-7:00 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.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 4 of 6)
May 23, 6:30-8:00 pm
This is Part 4 of a 6-part series. Attendance to all 6 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.
Summer Reading Challenge at Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL)
May 29, 6:00-7:00 pm
Join us to learn all about MCPL's Summer Reading Challenge. Information about library programs for children, teens, and adults will also be shared. Presented by Montgomery County Public Libraries.Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 5 of 6)
May 30, 6:30-8:00 pm
This is Part 5 of a 6-part series. Attendance to all 6 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.
Sharpening Phonics Skills at Home
June 5, 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! Recommended for families of elementary students.
Active Parenting Now! (Part 6 of 6)
June 6, 6:30-8:00 pm
This is Part 6 of a 6-part series. Attendance to all 6 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.
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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.