2013-2014 fall semester parent university course - sharpschool

2013-2014 Fall Semester

Parent University Course

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Northampton County Schools

Northampton County Schools Office of Community and Parent Engagement 701 North Church Street Jackson, NC 27845 252.534.1371 x2238

Empowering parents to stand T.A.L.L. (Teacher-Advocate-Leader-Learner)

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Northampton County Schools Parent University Course Guide

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2013-2014

Fix It Fast, Eat at Home!

Age: 5 to 18 Presented By: Tammy Vincent: Northampton County Cooperative Extension Service

Date Location Time 9-17-13 Central Elementary

School 6 PM

10-17-13 Gaston Elementary School

6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of NCS students Description: Learn to how make healthy eating choices and to get moving. Experience class and leave with ideas on how to combat childhood obesity and ways to get your child moving! Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Learn about physical activity

Learn how to fight childhood obesity

Discover activities to improve child’s fitness by stretching, moving and playing for 30 minutes everyday

Physical Activity and Nutrition! Age: 0 to Young Adult Presented By: Virginia McClary: Northampton County Health Department

Date Location Time 10-15-13 Northampton County

Health Department 6 PM


6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of NCS students Pre-K through 12

th grade

Description: Learn to how make healthy eating choices and to get moving. Experience class and leave with ideas on how to combat childhood obesity and ways to get your child moving! Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Learn about physical activity

Learn how to fight childhood obesity

Discover activities to improve child’s fitness by stretching, moving and playing for 30 minutes everyday

Not My Child – Substance Abuse Prevention Age: 11 to 18 Presented By: Anna Godwin: NC Parent Resource Center at Families in Action

Date Location Time 10-1-13 Central Services 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of Pre-Adolescents through Young Adult Description: Learn about the move common substance abuse issues young people are facing today. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Learn latest drug and alcohol trends

Prevention strategies and resources for intervention

Sexting Age: 11 to Young Adult Presented By: Rhonda Moses: NCS Instructional Technology Dept.

Date Location Time 2-4-2014 Central Services

Computer Lab 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 11 to Young Adults Description: This session will inform parents of the many things that can be done with a child’s cell phone other than making a call. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Become aware of the impacts of sexting

Learn what to look for on a child’s cell phone

Learn ways to prevent sexting

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Cyber Bullying Age: 0 to Young Adult Presented By: Mel Cherry: NCS Instructional Technology Dept.


Computer Lab 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children of all ages Description: Bullying is a serious issue. Students now use the internet to harass, belittle and torment others behind closed doors. This workshop will provide parents with information on how to prevent cyber bullying and what to do if your child is being bullied online.

Internet Predators Age: 10 to Young Adult Presented By: Rhonda Moses: NCS Instructional Technology Dept.


Computer Lab 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of adolescents Description: This session will inform parents of the many dangers the internet can pose to unsuspecting children. It will provide parents with tips and suggestions to increase online safety for any age child. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Know how to increase online safety for their home

So You’re Raising a Middle Schooler Age: 11 to Young Adult Presented By: Beverly Rascoe: Northampton County Schools Student Services

Date Location Time 10-22-2013 Gaston Middle 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of adolescents ages 11 to 18 Description: The presentation provides parents with a quick-look into the “who and what” of adolescence and recommendations of where to look for help in addressing academic and social development challenges of this age group. Come find out about the Be, Know, Do approach to parenting adolescents. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Get useful information regarding the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of teens

Get strategies to connect with teens where they are while helping them navigate the transition into adulthood

Graduation Project Age: 11 to Young Adult Presented By: Northampton County Schools Curriculum and Instruction Department

Date Location Time 10-3-13 Northampton High

School 6 PM

10-8-13 Gaston Middle School

6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of high school students (targeted sophomores and juniors) Description: This workshop will provide parents and students with information on the requirements and the available resources. Information will also be available on how to secure a mentor for the project. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Become familiar with the NCS Graduation Project and the expectations and requirements

Learn about the various components of the project and the timeline for completion

Find out about resources available through NCS and the Northampton County Public Library and Murfreesboro Public Library to assist with this project

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Everything You Need to Know about Community College! Age: 14 to Young Adult Presented By: Bernard Washington: Halifax Community College

Date Location Room Time 11-26-2013

Northampton High 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of middle and high school students (targeted to juniors and seniors interested in attending community college) Description: Is your child interested in attending a Community College? This session will inform parents how to be involved in their students’ enrollment process including the application, financial aid, placement testing, and registration at HCC/RCC. The workshop will also cover general information about the academic programs offered at HCC/RCC and transfer options. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Understand the complete enrollment process for prospective HCC/RCC students

Learn about the financial aid process and how to fund your child’s education

Find out where to go to get the information you need to support your child’s learning at HCC/RCC

College or Bust Age: 11 to Young Adult Presented By: Kathy Bradley: North Central Consortium Coordinator; East Carolina University

Date Location Time 12-10-2013 Central Services 6 PM 2-13-2014 Gaston Middle

School 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of high school students (targeted sophomores and juniors) Description: Is your child going to college? This session will inform parents how to be involved in their students’ enrollment process including the application, financial aid, placement testing, and registration. The workshop will cover general information about the academic programs offered at the college level. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Understand the enrollment process for college bound students

Learn about the financial aid process and resources to fund your child’s education

Understand the transition process to college from high school

Get answers to frequently asked questions

How to Drive Through High School Without Crashing Age: 12 to 13 Presented By: Amy Denton: College Foundation


Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of middle school and 9

th grade students (targeting 7 & 8

th graders)

Description: This workshop helps parents and students successfully make the transition from middle school to high school. Parents can find out what resources are available to keep your child in school and graduating. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will learn more about:

Graduation requirements

Successful study skills

Resources available such as tutoring programs, mentors and support in NCS

How to help your child find his or her “niche”

Noticing signs before it’s too late

Being more involved at the high school level

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Watch D.O.G.S. Age: 0 to Young Adult Presented By: Catina Hoggard: NCS Parent Engagement Dept.

Date Location Time 9-12-13 Central Elementary 6 PM

Target Audience: Significant adult males (father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, pastor, mentor, counselor, etc.) of NCS students. Description: Learn about the Watch D.O.G.S. program and how you can become a part of an organization of men concerned about the children in their families and communities. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Provide positive male role models for students demonstrating that by their presence, education is important

Provide extra sets of eyes and ears to the school setting to reduce bullying and enhance school security

Become a member of Northampton County Watch D.O.G.S. program

Breezing Through Homework Age: 0 to Young Adult Presented By: Myrna Goldberg: NCS Curriculum & Instruction Dept.

Date Location Time 9-3-2013 Conway Middle

School 6 PM


6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of elementary, middle and high school students Description: What are your top homework challenges????? Discover ways to eliminate those challenges and maximize success at home and at school through communication between students, parents and teachers. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Learn how determine if homework exists

Learn how to help children organize time and materials to study

Better understand the best study habits and strategies for them

What’s So Different About Kindergarten Age: 2.5 to 6 Presented By: Pamela Faison: Choanoke Area Development Association, Inc.

Date Location Time 9-24-13 School 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 2.5 to 5 years old Description: Discover the best strategies to prepare your child for kindergarten. Participants will access resources and activities to begin during the summer prior to entry to kindergarten. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Understand the expectations of a kindergarten child

Learn ways to prepare their child for kindergarten

Resources available to help in the transition

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Can We Talk? – Effective Parent/Teacher Conferences Age: 5 to Young Adult Presented By: Myrna Goldberg: Instructional Coach, NCS Curriculum and Instruction Dept.

Date Location Time 9-5-2013 Central Elementary

School 6 PM


6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of elementary, middle and high school students Description: Keeping the lines of communication open between home and school is critical to your child’s success in school. This workshop will offer parents tips and suggestions on ways to stay in touch with the school and keep conversations going throughout the year. Parents will receive information on how to prepare for and ensure successful parent-teacher conferences. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Understand importance of communicating with your school

Gain skills to help make communication between home and school more effective

Understand how to request and prepare for conferences

Know when to request a parent-teacher conference

Care Notebooks Age: 0 to Young Adult Presented By: Marlyn Wells: Program Coordinator, NC Family Voices of Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center


11-5-2013 Central Services 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of elementary, middle and high school students with special medical needs Description:

A Care Notebook is a tool that can help you organize

important information about your child. Bring the notebook

to appointments and meetings, so you can easily share

information with doctors, therapists, and school or child care

staff.

Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Keep track of your child’s medicines or treatments

Organize phone numbers for health care providers

and community organizations

Prepare for appointments

File information about your child’s health history

Share new information with your child’s primary

doctor, public health or school nurse, daycare staff,

and others caring for your child

How Do You Do It? – Support Group for ADHD Caregivers Age: 0 to Young Adult Presented By: Natasha Holley: Clinical Director, Integrated Family Services, PLLC


School 6 PM


6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of elementary, middle and high school students diagnosed with ADHD Description: This session provides psycoeducation on the signs and symptoms of ADHS along with effective strategies to manage these symptoms at home and school. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Develop a support system

Receive assistance with challenges

Learn methods to use to decrease the challenges encountered

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How Do You Do It? –Asthma Caregivers Age: 0 to Young Adult Presented By: Theresa Langston: Pediatric Asthma Case Manager, Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital Pediatric Asthma Program

Date Location Time 9-10-13 Gaston Elementary 6 PM

4-22-14 Community Buildings 6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of elementary, middle and high school students who suffer with asthma Description: This session provides a forum for caregivers to discuss and share challenges in raising a child with asthma. Participants will receive support in the form of a caring, listening ear and strategies that work provided by parents who deal with the same struggles and health care workers. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Develop a support system

Learn how to manage the disease

Learn strategies to assist children suffering with asthma

ACT & PLAN College and Career Readiness Age: 9 to 18 Presented By: NCS Curriculum & Instruction Dept.

Date Time 9-12-2013 Northampton County

High School 6 PM


6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of middle and high school students Description: This session provides parents with the background information about the ACT & PLAN and its impact on your child’s education. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Learn about the ACT & PLAN

Discover the information generated from the ACT & PLAN benchmarks

How to use the information from ACT & PLAN benchmarking system

Let’s EXPLORE College and Career Readiness Series Age: 9 to 18 Presented By: NCS Curriculum & Instruction Dept.


School 6 PM


6 PM

Target Audience: Parents and caregivers of middle and high school students Description: Begin preparing your child for college and career early. ACT Explore is designed to help 8th and 9th graders explore a broad range of options for their future. Parents will learn how to help students prepare not only for their high school coursework but for their post–high school choices as well. This session will give insight to the ACT Explore assessment to help parents and students make informed choices after high school. Learning Objectives: As a result of this workshop, participants will:

Learn why students take the ACT Explore

Discover how to use the information from the score report

Learn test taking tips

Receive sample questions

2013-2014 fall semester parent university course - sharpschool

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