Family
Engagement Tips
Home and School Working
Together to Help Children
Succeed
Ask questions
Do keep an open mind
Visit the school, often
Organize your thoughts
Cool, calm, collected
Active listening
Take notes
Encourage children
to respectfully speak
up for themselves
Developed by
The Parent Advisory Council in collaboration with
Division of Family and Community Partnerships
The Winter session of the
MCPS Parent Academy
would not be possible without the
support of our generous partners:
Big Learning
Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
GUIDE Youth Services
Loving Families
Montgomery County Federation of
Families for Children’s Mental Health
Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office
New Destiny, LLC
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Parent Encouragement Program (PEP)
YMCA Youth & Family Services
The MCPS Division of Family and Community
Partnerships also would like to thank all
MCPS staff members who donate their time and
expertise to lead Parent Academy workshops.
What people are saying about
the Parent Academy…
“Excellent program. Informative. Encouraging.
Empowering!”
—Parent, Argyle Middle School student
“I’m so glad I had the opportunity to attend the workshop
and bring my two kids with me. We left with so much to
think about and discuss. I will definitely tell my friends to
attend next time!”
—Parent, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School and
Seneca Valley High School students
“Thanks for supporting us in the development of our
children.”
—Parent, Clarksburg High School student
Community Day
WITH
Superintendent Starr
STAY
CONNECTED
with MCPS
Superintendent Joshua P. Starr is spending
the day in your community.
At 7:30 p.m., Dr. Starr will hold a Town Hall
meeting for parents and community members,
where you can ask him questions and share
your thoughts.
• M
onday, January 28, 2013
Richard Montgomery High School
250 Richard Montgomery Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20852
• Monday, March 11, 2013
James Hubert Blake High School
300 Norwood Road
Silver Spring, Maryland 20905
• Monday, April 8, 2013
Walter Johnson High School
6400 Rock Spring Drive
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
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Free child care and interpretation services will be
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Town Hall Meeting with Dr. Starr • 7:30–9:00 p.m.
• Monday, January 14, 2013 Seneca Valley High School
19401 Crystal Rock Drive,
Germantown, Maryland 20874
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give parents tips and tools
to help their children be
successful in school.
All workshops are FREE
and held at schools and
locations throughout
Montgomery County.
Child care and interpretation
services are provided.
Rockville, Maryland
A program of the
Division of Family and Community Partnerships
College and Career Readiness…Don’t Leave
High School Without It!
MONDAY, JANUARY 14
7:00–8:30 P.M.
It’s not too soon to talk with your child about
college and careers. Rigorous and relevant career
programs of study are available at high schools
in Montgomery County Public Schools. Learn
about high school programs that provide opportunities for early college credit, industry certification, and internships. Your child can prepare for
college and career while meeting all high school
graduation requirements. Join us to learn how
career programs of study can enhance your student’s high school experience.
Rosa Parks MS, 19200 Olney Mill Rd., Olney 20832
Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and explore strategies and interventions that support academic and social success.
Presented by Children and Adults with Attention
Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).
North Bethesda MS, 8935 Bradmoor Dr., Bethesda 20817
Communicating with Youth
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17
7:00-8:30 P.M.
As youth get older, communicating with them
becomes more difficult. Learn new techniques to
communicate with children of all ages. Facilitated
by New Destiny, LLC.
Argyle MS, 2400 Bel Pre Rd., Silver Spring 20906
Cybersafety and Social Media
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Learn about the most common websites used by
children and safety issues related to computer and
cell phone use. Presented in collaboration with
the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office
and the Montgomery County Police Department.
Rocky Hill MS, 22401 Brick Haven Way, Clarksburg 20871
Transition Services: Students with an
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Moving from Middle School to High School
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
7:00–8:30 P.M.
Is your child moving from middle school to high
school? Does your child receive special education
services? If the answer is yes; please join us for an
introductory session on transition services. Learn
about what transition services are and how you
can help your child succeed in high school. Presented by the MCPS Transition Services Unit.
Takoma Park MS, 7611 Piney Branch Rd.,
Silver Spring 20910
Motivating Kids to Read
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Reading is a key ingredient to academic success
for all students. An MCPS educator will help you
learn how to use everyday routines to help your
child become a more confident reader, writer,
thinker, listener and speaker.
Gaithersburg ES, 35 North Summit Ave., Gaithersburg 20877
Joyful Learners
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Feeling unsure about how best to support your
child’s love of learning and their success in school
and life? Recent research provides surprising
answers. Come learn intriguing findings and practical ways to put these findings to work. Facilitated by Big Learning.
New Hampshire Estates ES, 8720 Carroll Ave.,
Silver Spring 20903
Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Do your children or adolescents suffer from anxiety? An NIH psychologist will take you through
the biology behind both normal and excessive and
anxiety and discuss interventions that can be used
at home and in school.
Rock View ES, 3901 Denfeld Ave., Kensington 20895
Computer Smart (part 1 of 5)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
6:30-8:30 P.M.
Explore the MCPS website and online resources,
set up an Edline account, and learn about Microsoft Office programs in this beginning-level workshop. Facilitated by an MCPS technology teacher.
Earle B. Wood MS, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853
Consequences That Work
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
7:00–8:30 P.M.
This workshop is designed for all parents who
wonder if their consequences are teaching their
kids valuable life lessons or if they are creating
more conflict and tension. Topics addressed will
focus on creating family structure, developing
logical consequences, and fostering your children’s
sense of personal responsibility.
Twinbrook ES, 5911 Ridgeway Ave., Rockville 20851
Curriculum 2.0 and Grading and Reporting
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Come learn about Curriculum 2.0, an exciting
learning experience for students in Grades K-3.
This integrated curriculum blends reading/language arts and mathematics instruction with
lessons in science, social studies, music, art, and
physical education in a way that spurs creativity
and critical thinking skills. Come hear about what
your child is learning.
Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?
Social Bullies: Dealing with Exclusion and
Cliques
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
7:00–8:30 P.M.
People traditionally think of bullies as the big
kid on the playground taking your lunch money.
Today’s students are using exclusion, rumors, and
teasing to bully others. Come and explore these
behaviors and discuss strategies for helping bullies, victims and bystanders. Facilitated by YMCA
Youth & Family Services.
Special Education: Parents as Advocates and
the Family-School Partnership (part 1 of 4)
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
6:30-8:30 P.M.
Learn about the special education process and
how to advocate for your child. Topics include the
Individual Disabilities Education Act, Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.), resolving issues,
community resources and support. Learn, network, and share tips with other parents. This is
the first of a series of four Parent E.A.S.E. workshops facilitated by the Montgomery County Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health.
Darnestown ES, 15030 Turkey Foot Rd., Gaithersburg 20878
Newport Mill MS, 11311 Newport Mill Rd.,
Kensington 20895
Computer Smart (part 2 of 5)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11
See February 4.
(Presented in Spanish)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Do you find yourself giving in to your kids’
demands and/or yelling at them? Are you tired
of saying the same things over and over? Come
to this workshop and learn how to gain their
cooperation without nagging, bribing, or yelling.
Presented by the Parent Encouragement Program
(PEP).
South Lake ES, 18201 Contour Rd., Gaithersburg 20877
Parkland MS, 4610 West Frankfort Dr., Rockville 20853
6:30-8:30 P.M.
Earle B. Wood MS, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853
The Teen Years: Effective Parenting Skills
(Presented in English and Spanish)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13
7:00-8:30 P.M.
GUIDE Youth Services will present the tools
you need to help develop effective parenting skills
during the teenage years. Learn how to strengthen
and enhance family communication, and explore
techniques to develop age-appropriate expectations of behavior and consequences.
Seneca Valley HS, 19401 Crystal Rock Dr., Germantown 20874
Summer Opportunities Fair
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Explore summer opportunities for your children
in kindergarten through Grade 12. Local and
regional providers will be on hand to talk about
summer camps, programs, and activities. Meet
program staff, pick up applications, and get information on financial assistance.
Richard Montgomery HS, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr.,
Rockville 20852
Computer Smart (part 4 of 5)
MONDAY, MARCH 4
See February 4.
6:30-8:30 P.M.
Earle B. Wood MS, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853
Transition Services: Students with an
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Moving from Middle School to High School
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20
7:00-8:30 P.M.
See January 24.
Special Education: Parents as Advocates and
the Family-School Partnership (part 2 of 4)
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
6:30–8:30 P.M.
See February 28.
Computer Smart (part 3 of 5)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
See February 4.
Computer Smart (part 5 of 5)
MONDAY, MARCH 11
See February 4.
Shady Grove MS, 8100 Midcounty Hwy., Gaithersburg 20877
6:30-8:30 P.M.
Earle B. Wood MS, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853
Parkland MS, 4610 West Frankfort Dr., Rockville 20853
6:30-8:30 P.M.
Understanding Severe Irritability and Bipolar
Disorder in Children and Youth
MONDAY, MARCH 11
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Kenneth Towbin, M.D. will discuss what parents can do to help a child who is struggling with
irritability (severe temper tantrums and rages)
and “hyper” behavior (distractible, hyperactive,
trouble sleeping), treatment options, and current
research in pediatric psychiatry conducted at the
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Quince Orchard HS, 15800 Quince Orchard Rd.,
Gaithersburg 20878
Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Do you find yourself giving in to your kids’
demands and/or yelling at them? Are you tired
of saying the same things over and over? Come
to this workshop and learn how to gain their
cooperation without nagging, bribing, or yelling.
Presented by the Parent Encouragement Program
(PEP)
Thomas W. Pyle MS, 6311 Wilson Ln., Bethesda 20817
There are 4 easy ways
to register …
ONLINE
Register at:
www.mcpsparentacademy.org
Special Education: Parents as Advocates and
the Family-School Partnership (part 4 of 4)
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
6:30–8:30 P.M.
See February 28.
Parkland MS, 4610 West Frankfort Dr., Rockville 20853
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Parkland MS, 4610 West Frankfort Dr., Rockville 20853
Burtonsville ES, 15516 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville 20866
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Call: 301-517-5940
Special Education: Parents as Advocates and
the Family-School Partnership (part 3 of 4)
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
6:30–8:30 P.M.
See February 28.
Curriculum 2.0 and Grading and Reporting
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
7:00-8:30 P.M.
Come learn about Curriculum 2.0, an exciting
learning experience for students in Grades K-3.
This integrated curriculum blends reading/language arts and mathematics instruction with
lessons in science, social studies, music, art, and
physical education in a way that spurs creativity
and critical thinking skills. Come hear about what
your child is learning.
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COLLEGE PREP/
SCHOLARSHIP FAIR
Saturday, April 27, 2013
12:00–5:00 p.m.
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If you need sign language interpretation, please call 301-517-5539 (Voice/TTY).
Universities at Shady Grove
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Earle B. Wood MS, 14615 Bauer Dr., Rockville 20853
301-517-5940
www.mcpsparentacademy.org