SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TITLE I FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PARENT COURSES
for October, November, and December 2015
Homework Without the Headaches
Homework reinforces lessons taught in class, teaches self-discipline, and helps to maintain the
school-home connection. This workshop answers parents’ questions; including how to get children
organized for homework, helping with projects, reading, math, and more! The workshop covers
common homework challenges – frustration, forgetfulness, procrastination, time management –
and gives parents strategies they can use to help their children be successful.
Session
Location
Homework Without Headaches
(Elementary)
Early Learning Center, Training Room
1101 S. Bay Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
South Seminole Middle School, Media Center
101 South Winter Park Drive
Casselberry, Florida 32707
Homework Without Headaches
(Middle School)
Date and Time
October 27, 2015
6:00pm
October 29, 2015
6:00pm
Maximizing Your Child’s Math Potential
This workshop will explain how there is more than one way to solve a math problem. They will learn
how to use real world math activities and manipulatives in order to do math problems. Parents will
understand the Florida Standards requirements for math. They will also be able to explore math apps,
websites and math activities that they can utilize with their child to maximize their child’s potential.
Session
Location
Date and Time
Maximizing Your Child’s Math
Potential (Grades K-5)
Early Learning Center, Training Room
1101 S. Bay Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
November 3, 2015
6:00pm
Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences
Keeping the lines of communication open between home and school is critical to your child’s
success in school. This workshop will offer parents tips and suggestions on ways to stay in
touch with the school and keep the conversations going throughout the year. Parents will
receive information on how to prepare for and ensure successful parent-teacher conferences.
Session
Location
Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences
(Elementary)
Early Learning Center, Training Room
1101 S. Bay Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
Early Learning Center, Training Room
1101 S. Bay Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
Effective Parent-Teacher Conferences
(Middle School)
Date and Time
November 5, 2015
6:00pm
November 10, 2015
6:00pm
Please see back for additional workshops and registration information
At Home Math Strategies
Parents will learn how to utilize and incorporate everyday items from their homes and turn them
into basic mathematic concepts. This workshop will arm parents with the tools to increase their
child’s interest in math through engaging and simple family fun!
Session
Location
Educational Support Center, Room 223
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
Educational Support Center, Room 223
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
At-Home Math Strategies (Grades 2 and 3)
At-Home Math Strategies (Grades 4 and 5)
Date and Time
November 6, 2015
6:00pm
November 20, 2015
6:00pm
Couponing with Class
Everyone knows about coupons and how to use them, but not everyone knows how to use
them effectively. In this course, participants will learn how to maximize their savings and use
coupons to shop. Learn tricks and techniques for getting groceries, toiletries and drug store
items cheap and even free by using coupons, rebates and sales. Saving money with coupons
and rebates doesn’t have to be time consuming and confusing – learn the basics of why and
how you should use them, tips for keeping you organized and start stretching your budget today.
Session
Location
Date and Time
Couponing with Class
Westside Community Center
919 S. Persimmon Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32771
November 12, 2015
6:30pm
At Home Reading Strategies
As a parent, what should you know about reading comprehension to help your child improve his
or her skills and meet the state standards for reading? What are the things your child needs to
do to understand what he or she reads? This workshop will equip parents to provide their
children with the necessary skills and strategies to meet the state reading standards!
Session
Location
At-Home Reading Strategies (Grades K-2)
At-Home Reading Strategies (Grades 3-5)
Educational Support Center, Room 107
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
Educational Support Center, Room 107
400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.
Sanford, FL 32773
Date and Time
November 17, 2015
6:00pm
December 3, 2015
6:00pm
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Parent may register to attend workshops by doing any of the following:
 Go to www.scpsfamily.com and click on “Parent Workshops”
 Email us at [email protected]
 Call us at 407-320-3969