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The Providence Parent University is designed to help families enhance their personal and parenting skills and knowledge. Skills gained will improve parents' and guardians' confidence to monitor child's progress for improved grades, literacy skills, social skills, and attendance. The fundamental objective is family-school coexistence.
For more information, contact the Office of Family and Community Engagement at (401) 456-0686 or email face@ppsd.org. Interpretation services will be provided. Free to all Providence Public Schools parents.
PARENT UNIVERSITY
Spanish translation provided. Link to join the Parent University
webinars: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82726881756December 2024
Tuesday, December 3
6:00 p.m.Zoom
Understanding Title IX: What parents and families
need to knowsAll grade levels
Presented by Office of Equity & Belonging
This session will review Title IX procedures for parents in clear, actionable terms. Families will learn basic definition, parental rights, how to identify violations and steps for taking action.
Thursday, December 5
6:00 p.m.Zoom
College and Career Planning and Financial Aid Awareness
High School
Presented by School Counseling Office
This session will provide an overview of post-secondary options and financial aid opportunities.
Monday, December 9
6:00 p.m.Zoom
Finding the Right Fit: The School Choice and Enrollment Process in Providence Public Schools
All grade levels
Presented by Student Registration OfficeFamilies will learn about choices for middle and high school, how the application, registration and school choice lottery process works, and key deadlines for the spring.
Wednesday, December 11
6:00 p.m.Zoom
Adolescent Depression & Suicide
All grade levels
Presented by Office of Social Emotional Learning
Participants will learn about mental health, depression and suicide in our youth. Guidance will be provided on how to be trusted adults and have conversations with family members.
