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
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.
Join D103 PTO Parent Education & the Vernon Area Public Library to learn specifics on what to do and say to improve family communication and teach your children (of all ages) essential skills for every day. This program takes place live and in person at Twin Groves Middle School in Buffalo Grove. Registration is not required for this event.
past events
| Date | Topic | Presented By |
| 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 |