FREE Parent Education Workshops
Register Now! Available for Grades K-8
Sessions are available for parents/caregivers of students in three separate programmatic levels: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (primary/elementary school), 3rd - 5th Grade (intermediate school), and 6th - 8th Grade (middle school).
All sessions will start at 6:30 p.m. and will last 60 to 90 minutes. These sessions are for parents/caregivers only, and no childcare will be provided.
If you have any questions, please contact Betty Anne Powell, Director of Federal Programs at (304) 267-3510 ext. 13509 or Penny Cave, Assistant Director of Federal Programs, at (304) 267-3510 ext. 13243.
We hope you will attend all or some of the sessions listed below! Please click the following link to register today!
Grades K-2 Session Information
Presenter: Jonathan Skinner, Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Session 2: “Why Do They Never Listen?”
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
- Know which battles to fight with your kids and learn the skills you need to come out on top, or at least with a better plan for next time.
Session 3: “What If They Get Hurt?”
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Feel confident letting your child explore, struggle, and grow in their expanding social circle, and learn best practices for ensuring their safety in a dangerous world.
Session 4: “Will They Talk About Me InTherapy?”
Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Learn the skills you need to build a lasting relationship with your child based on mutual respect, not co-dependency, and set your child up for success in their future relationships
Grades 3-5 Session Information
Presenter: Natalie Souders, LICSW
Session 2: Effective Communication in Parenting: Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships
Date: Monday, March 25, 2024
- Explore the role of communication in parent-child relationships and how it impacts a child's emotional and behavioral development
- Offer tips and techniques for effective communication, including active listening, setting clear expectations, and finding a balance between support and autonomy.
Session 3: Building Resilient Families: Nurturing Emotional Well-Being in Children
Date: Monday, April 15 ,2024
- Discuss the importance of emotional resilience in children and how parents can contribute to their child's emotional well-being.
- Provide practical strategies for fostering resilience, such as promoting open communication, teaching problem-solving skills, and encouraging a positive mindset.
Session 4: Navigating the Digital Age: Parenting in a Screen-Centric World
Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
- Explore the challenges and opportunities presented by technology in parenting.
- Offer guidance on setting healthy screen time limits, promoting responsible online behavior, and maintaining a balance between digital and offline activities for children.
Grades 6-8 Session Information
Presenter: Patricia Andrews, LICSW
Session 1: Trust & Relationship Building
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Enjoying the journey together on the road to self-determination.
Session 2: Introduction to Positive Behavior Support in the Home
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Support trumps management every time; the power of effective motivation.
Session 3: Theory & Practice of Collaborative Problem Solving
Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- "Skill, not Will;" a paradigm shift ofr addressing challenging behaviors.
Session 4: Effective Crises Intervention
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- What to do when their world falls apart or they do.
