PARENT EDUCATION

Being a parent in today’s world can be overwhelming. The Parent Education committee’s mission is to present district 103’s community with events that support families in this fast-paced, ever-changing world that we share with our children. As parents from diverse backgrounds with professional connections to child development, the Parent Education committee strives to present important topics that will have deep relevance to our parent community.

Each year, the committee plans a variety of parent education events that include speakers, discussions, and workshops for families.  All events are free and open to the D103 community. Our goal is to provide the parents with diverse learning opportunities throughout the school year. As a subcommittee of the D103 PTO, all events and presentations are supported by PTO membership funds.


The Parent Education team always welcomes your feedback.

 

Parent Education Team

Nana Agyeman, Reema Bansal, Namita Bawa, Minal Giri, Trisha Kawi, and Yue Zhao

 


upcoming parent education events

 

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past event recordings

 

 

Join D103 PTO Parent Education & the Vernon Area Public Library for an enlightening parenting discussion centered around attachment theory techniques that enhance resilience and emotional regulation in children from school-age through adolescence.

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past events

Date Topic Presented By
10-24-2024 Talking it out:  How to have great communication with your kids without losing your hair or your mind Michael Brandwein
09-18-2024 Building Strong Foundations: The Role of Attachment in Fostering Resilience Meghan M. Scileppi, MA, LCPC
03-13-2023 Meet the Candidates for D103 School Board Parent Education
03-01-2023 Self-Care for the Caregivers Dr. Caroline Adelman
02-08-2023 Fostering Grit & Growth Mindset Caroline Adelman, Kate Robinson, and Erinn Vincent
01-25-2023 Siblings: Reducing Rivalry & Building Connection Dr. Siggie Cohen
12-06-2022 Struggling with Screens: Managing the Overuse of Digital Tech in our Kids Dr. Cliff Sussman
10-17-2022 The Self Driven Child Ned Johnson
02-09-2022 Developing Emotional Regulation Skills for Pre-k through Third Graders Dr. Siggie Cohen
01-19-2022 Building Resilience and Coping Skills for 4th - 8th Graders Dr. Siggie Cohen
11-10-2021 Let's Talk About LBGTQ+; What do your Kids Know and How to Join the Conversation Lizzy Appleby
10-20-2021 Social Re-Entry: Building a Better Community by Navigating Differences and Resolving Conflict with Empathy and Respect Carrie Goldman
09-29-2021 Using the 3 C's: Connection, Communication, Capability to Combat Challenging Behaviors Katherine Reynolds Lewis
01-20-2021 How to Raise a Socially-Conscious, Anti-Racist Kid Amber Coleman-Mortly, Sonia Mathew, and Dr. Shawn Healy
11-09-2020 Building Executive Functioning Skills within your Child Dr. Mandi Croft-Petosky, Amanda Moons
10-15-2020 Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive and Survive in the COVID World Dr. Devorah Heitner
09-23-2020 Flattening the Curve of the Emotional Roller-Coaster: Managing Stress and Anxiety in the Family During COVID-19 Dr. Caroline Adelman
10-03-2018 Suicide Prevention Jodie Segal of Elyssa's Mission
09-24-2018 Mindfulness Ramaa Krisna of Full-Bloomed Lotus