Parents & Families

As a child’s first teacher and their home being the first classroom, parents play a critical role in shaping early learning experiences. This session will explore practical ways to support your child’s growth in literacy and math at home. We’ll discuss strategies for making learning fun and engaging, share ideas from other families, and provide tips for building a strong educational foundation—right from your living room.

When parents are informed and empowered, they are better equipped to support their child’s academic journey and future goals. In this session, we will explore how families can promote a college-going culture at home—from elementary through high school. What simple actions can you take now to help your child aim higher? What strategies are other families using to encourage college aspirations? Join us for an open discussion to share ideas and learn practical ways to inspire your child’s path to higher education. 

This session aims to demystify the college process and ease fears by providing an overview of essential college information. Topics include the benefits of higher education, types of degrees and institutions, how to afford college, and what it takes to earn scholarships. Through open discussion and shared resources, families will leave with a better understanding that college completion is not only possible—it’s within reach. 

The transition from middle school to high school can be a challenging one, especially if a family is unfamiliar with high school access and awareness information. Parents can help their students ease their transition by learning more about what high school is like. Learn how your student can begin to build a portfolio that will make applying for high school, college and scholarships easier. The earlier they begin the process in their middle school career, the better their portfolio can be. What do scholarship committees look for when awarding scholarships? These questions will be addressed and discussed during this session.