[Durham INC] Fw: Parent Workshops to Navigate Schools (Spanish and English) start next week 2/7

[Melissa Rooney]

Please see below if interested in subject heading.
Thanks!
Melissa (Rooney)

 
From:drewalt at durhamcountync.gov [mailto:drewalt at durhamcountync.gov] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:19 PM
To: drewalt at durhamcountync.gov
Subject: Parent Workshops to Navigate Schools (Spanish and English) start next week 2/7
 
Dear Friends,
 
Starting Tuesday, February 7th , we will offer our popular Parent & Family Advocacy and Support Training Series (PFAST) and Latino PFAST (LPFAST in Spanish) series for parents who want to better understand how to navigate the public school system to help their children succeed.  There are English and Spanish sessions starting on the 7th .  This is a helpful workshop series for parents, grandparents, foster parents, guardians, and anyone else interested in building  positive relationships with their schools.  We also have many professionals who want to learn more about schools take the training as well.
 
PFAST and LPFAST takes place on six Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, & March 6 & 13 here at Durham Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street from 6:00-8:00PM.  Dinner and childcare are included.  Facilitators for the Spanish sessions are bilingual.  A flyer and registration form are attached.   Please Spread the word to parents and others who would be interested.
 
Topics covered include:
 
o   Parent Involvement and Advocacy
o   Building a Positive Parent – School Relationship
o   School Choice and School Lotteries
o   NC Standards and No Child Left Behind
o   Improving Parent-School Communication
o   Maximizing Parent-Teacher Conferences
o   Testing / EOGs & EOCs
o   High School Requirements
o   Exceptional Children’s Programs
o   Gifted Education /AIG Programs
 
The first half of the school just ended.  This is perfect time for families to get better informed and equipped to make the rest of the school year a success.  Please share with those you know who might be interested.   
 
Take care,
 
Donna
 
Donna L. Rewalt
Community Outreach Coordinator
Durham Cooperative Extension
721 Foster Street
Durham, NC  27701
919-560-0538 Office
919-475-3344 Mobile
919-560-0530 Fax
drewalt at durhamcountync.gov
http://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/
 
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