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Parent University 2023-24
District 161 is excited to host several Parent University sessions during the 2023-24 school year. Parent Universities provide learning experiences to empower families to support their student's academic success, and to assist parents/guardians in furthering their own education and developing new skills.
Date | Time | Topic / Description | Presenter | Location |
October 3, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Digital Citizenship for Parents | Christina Jontra Neptune Navigate | Parker Junior High School [2810 School Street | Flossmoor] |
January 18, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Building Stress Awareness and Understanding Burnout | Paula Davis Stress and Resilience Institute | Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights] |
January 25, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Maintaining Strong Connections | Paula Davis Stress and Resilience Institute | Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights] |
February 1, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Leveraging Mental Strength in Parenting | Paula Davis Stress and Resilience Institute | Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights] |
February 8, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Building Parental Efficacy and Hope | Paula Davis Stress and Resilience Institute | Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights] |
Parent University Sessions from 2022-23
Date | Time | Topic / Description | Presenter | Location |
November 3, 2022 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Building Stress Awareness and Understanding Burnout | Paula Davis-Laack Stress and Resilience Institute | Zoom |
November 17, 2022 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Maintaining Strong Connections | Paula Davis-Laack Stress and Resilience Institute | Click here to view a recording of the presentation. |
December 7, 2022 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Erin's Law Overview: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse | J. Bart Klika, PhD, Social Work Chief Research Officer, Prevent Child Abuse America and Jackie Janicke, Director of Special Education | Zoom |
January 19, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Leveraging Mental Strength in Parenting | Paula Davis-Laack Stress and Resilience Institute | Click here to view a recording of the presentation. |
February 2, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Building Parental Efficacy and Hope | Paula Davis-Laack Stress and Resilience Institute | Passcode: 799951 |
February 9, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Diversity Dinner Registration is Required. Please complete the Diversity Dinner Registration form by February 1, 2023. | DeEtta Jones CEO of DeEtta Jones and Associates | Parker Junior High School |
March 1, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | How to Raise Successful Kids Without Overparenting Registration is required. Please complete the registration form as soon as possible. Space is limited. | Julie Lythcott-Haims New York Times Best-Selling Author | Parker Junior High School |
March 7, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Digital Citizenship for Parents Registration is required. Please complete the registration form by February 28, 2023. | Christina Jontra Educator and CEO of Neptune Navigate digital citizenship organization | Parker Junior High School |
April 18, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | ADHD in Children | Dr. Christine Kazlauskas UChicago Medicine Medical Group | Click here for a copy of the presentation and here for a copy of the handout. |
April 25, 2023 | 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Healthy Sleep Habits for Children | Dr. Holliday-Bell UChicago Medicine Medical Group | Click here for a copy of the presentation. |