IN THEIR EVALUATIONS, LAST YEAR’S PARENTS SAID…..

“These workshops give me the road map to leave my footprints.”

“ As always, the conference and workshops were just awesome and very informative!”

MANHATTAN UFTBOROUGHWIDE

PARENT CONFERENCE

YOU MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 6

Saturday, October 18, 20148:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

United Federation of Teachers52 Broadway, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10004

Empowering Parents,Building Parent-School

Partnerships

THE UFT IN COLLABORATION WITH PARENTS PRESENTS:

Uni

ted

Fed

erat

ion

of T

each

ers

52 B

road

way

, 2nd

floo

rN

ew Y

ork,

NY

1000

4Fi

rst C

lass

Mai

lU

S Po

stag

ePA

IDN

ew Y

ork,

N.Y

. 100

04Pe

rmit

No.

215

Free Workshops • Free breakfast/lunch Exhibitors • Raffle Prizes

For more information call 212-701-9464 or email fstreich@uft.org

For more information, call 212-701-9464 or email fstreich@uft.org

THIS CONFERENCE IS FOR ADULTS ONLY.

NO CHILDREN PLEASE.

Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/manhattanparentsconference

Follow us on Twitter at #ManParentConference

Workshop assignments are on a first-come, first-served basis.

You will receive workshop confirmation in the mail.

Translation in Spanish and Chinesewill be available at selected

workshops as needed.Habrá acceso a traducción

al español durante ciertos talleres cuando sea necesario.

如有需要，可在指定研討會地點獲取中文譯本。

NYC Subway info:#2, 3, 4, 5 to Wall Street #1 or R to Rector Street

GK

1534

1

You can attend three workshops Indicate your first, second and third choice for each session (put #1 by your first choice, a #2 by your second choice and a #3 by your third choice)

SESSION ONE (9:40 – 10:45 a.m.)Keep Your Child Safe: Gangs And Safety Issues

Problem Solving for Fathers

College Bound

Get Ready, Get Set for Kindergarten

Common Core Standards

The ABCs of Employment

Turning Negative into Positive Behavior

Understanding Legal Rights for Your Child with Special Needs

Giving Voice to English Language Learners

SESSION TWO (10:55 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)Saving for College

CPR Basics

How Toddlers Thrive

It Takes a Village: Why Community Learning Schools Work

Parent Empowerment: School Leadership Teams

Show me the Money: Financial Literacy

From High School to College for Youth with Disabilities

Social Media: Teach Your Children to Use It Responsibly

Selecting the Right High School

SESSION THREE (12:40 – 1:45 p.m.)Kids, Drugs and Booze: What To Do?

How Boys Learn

Succeeding in High School

Effective Communication Skills for Parents

Take a Stand! Stop Bullying in Schools

CPR Basics

How to Help the Reluctant Middle School Reader

Supporting the Differerently-abled Child

College Bound

REGISTRATION FORM (See reverse side for instructions)

ILLU

STRA

TIO

N: B

APT

ISTE

PER

RIER

W O R K S H O P S cont’dTHE ABCs OF EMPLOYMENT Looking for work? This interactive workshop will encourage you to assess your skills, interests and networks. Together we can evaluate what you need to thrive in today’s changing economy.

TURNING NEGATIVE INTO POSITIVE BEHAVIOR Research shows that punishments really do not teach children better behavior. The Institute for Understanding Behavior team and the Center for Popular Democracy will teach strategies that support positive behavior in school and at home.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR YOUR CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Learn about your children’s educational rights, the IEP process, and supports available to you. Advocates for Children will lead this discussion around discipline issues, suspensions, alternative instruction and more.

GIVING VOICE TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Learn the importance of communication skills in your ELL child’s education. Participants will engage in activities that help children build confidence in their first, second, or third language.

SAVING FOR COLLEGE What can parents do to save money for higher education? Learn about Education IRAs and 529 plans, grants, scholarships and other financial aid sources available to your child.

CPR BASICS: HOW TO HELP IN AN EMERGENCY Certified trainers will teach you the basics of CPR with a focus on helping children with asthma. Please note: You will not receive CPR certification from this session but will receive information on how to become certified.

HOW TODDLERS THRIVE It’s never too early for learning! Learn how you can instill a lifelong love of learning in your young child using everyday activities such as shopping and cooking. Take home ideas to implement right away with your young child.

IT TAKES A VILLAGE: WHY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WORK Learn how the NYC Community Learning Schools Initiative aims to meet the needs of students, families and communities in a growing number of schools across the five boroughs. Gain information about expanded learning time initiatives.

PARENT EMPOWERMENT: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMS By law, parents are empowered to have a say in the goals, priorities and budgets of their child’s school. Learn how you can participate in your SLT, and how to work with others to make key decisions.

SHOW ME THE MONEY: FINANCIAL LITERACY Are you afraid of opening your bills or are you being harassed by collectors? In this money management and budgeting workshop you will learn tools to get your personal finance on track — for you and for the future of your children!

FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES Explore the steps to a college bound action plan. Learn which HS diploma gets your student in, different college options, admissions, financial aid, affordable remedial services and how the ACCES VR and the Office of Students with Disabilities can help.

SOCIAL MEDIA — TEACH YOUR CHILDREN TO USE IT RESPONSIBLY Learn what you can do to make your child’s online experiences safer and what to do in the event of sexting or bullying online. Help your child become a responsible digital citizen.

SELECTING THE RIGHT HIGH SCHOOL A UFT guidance counselor will share how parents can support their children through the process of choosing the right high school. Learn what to look for during a school visit, and what schools are looking for in their applicants.

KIDS, DRUGS, AND BOOZE: WHAT TO DO? Parents will be armed with information to more effectively address the problem of children who use alcohol or drugs. They will learn where to find resources to get assistance with this difficult issue. Presented by Phoenix House.

HOW BOYS LEARN There are real differences in how boys learn, and in what they need to succeed. Learn how we can support boys’ learning with practical strategies to nurture them at home and in school.

SUCCEEDING IN HIGH SCHOOL Transitioning to high school can be tough. Learn tips to help your high schooler get off to a good start. Find out about the high school environment, requirements for promotion, graduation and opportunities high schools can offer.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR PARENTS Effective communication is essential for every parent, including those on school leadership teams, parent associations, or other leadership positions. In this workshop, you will gain a better understanding of effective communication and will practice techniques to make you a more effective leader.

TAKE A STAND! STOP BULLYING BEHAVIORS IN OUR SCHOOLS Every child has the right to a safe and secure learning environment. This workshop will teach you how to identify bullying and provide effective strategies to confront bullying behavior.

HOW TO HELP THE RELUCTANT MIDDLE SCHOOL READER Reading expectations are higher than ever, but some kids just haven’t experienced joy from reading. This workshop will provide practical strategies to help your middle schooler find materials that are engaging and activities that build competence and confidence as a reader.

SUPPORTING THE DIFFERENTLY-ABLED CHILD Not all children learn the same way. Some children need to touch it, hear it or feel it to learn. Identify your child’s learning style and learn strategies to support learning at home.

REGISTRATION FORM

(Preregistration required)

THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

THIS CONFERENCE IS FOR ADULTS.

NO CHILDREN PLEASE.

Workshops are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Register early to have a better chance of getting your workshop choices.

— PLEASE PRINT —

NAME

ADDRESS APT

CITY STATE ZIP

CHILD’S SCHOOL

SCHOOL DISTRICT

DAYTIME PHONE

CELL PHONE

EMAIL

You may duplicate this form and mail it to United Federation of Teachers Manhattan Parent Conference 52 Broadway, 10th floor New York, NY 10004

You may also fax the form to 212-510-6424 Attn: Fran Streich

You can register online at www.uft.org/manhattanparents

W O R K S H O P S

P R O G R A M

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and Sign In

Welcome and Program Overview

8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Exhibits

9:40 – 10:45 a.m. Session One Workshop

10:55 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Session Two Workshop

12:40 – 1:45 p.m. Session Three Workshop

2 – 3 p.m. Lunch

Speakers and Keynote address

3 p.m. Raffle

3:30 p.m. Adjourn

See reverse side for workshop selection

KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE: GANGS AND SAFETY ISSUES Learn why gangs attract young people and how to recognize gang behavior in your child. Know what to do if you suspect your child is in a gang.

PROBLEM SOLVING FOR FATHERS Learn practical methods of problem solving and conflict resolution in an effort to help prevent misunderstandings that can lead to conflicts within the family.

COLLEGE BOUND It’s not about finding the best college — it’s about finding the right college! Parent and students will learn how to make a good match for college success.

GET READY, GET SET FOR KINDERGARTEN! Kindergarten success begins at home. Parents and guardians will learn ways to build knowledge and academic vocabulary through rich, fun, and developmentally appropriate literacy activities.

THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS: WHAT DO THEY MEAN FOR MY CHILD? What do the standards mean by college and career readiness? Learn what the standards call for in ELA and math across the grades and what you can do to support your child on the path to Common Core success.