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M-DCPS Parent Academy Resources for January - March 2023

PARENT ACADEMY
January 10 to March 14
2022-2023 WEEKLY WEBINARS
To register, visit ParentAcademyMiami.com
You will receive an email with ZOOM log on information.
Sessions are 1 hour long.
MINDFUL PARENTING
Learn about mindful parenting and how to use mindful practices.
TUESDAY 1/10/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
M-DCPS POLICE & FAMILIES SERIES - #2 SEXTING
Advice for families on guiding their children to safely use the internet.
TUESDAY 1/17/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
POSTSECONDARY CAREER PATHWAYS
Learn about the workforce preparation pathways available at M-DCPS.
TUESDAY 1/24/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
NAVIGATING MENTAL WELLNESS
Learn about M-DCPS mental health services and resources for parents.
TUESDAY 1/31/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
FLORIDA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT THINKING (FAST)
Learn about the new State of Florida assessment and how to access results.
TUESDAY 2/07/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
TEACHING KINDNESS
Learn ways to teach kids the value of kindness.
TUESDAY 2/14/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
TEST ANXIETY
Strategies to help children reduce test anxiety.
TUESDAY 2/21/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
As part of preparing for college, learn about financial aid available for your child.
TUESDAY 2/28/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
UNDERSTANDING ADOLESCENCE
Tips for understanding teenagers.
TUESDAY 3/07/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM
GIFTED LEARNERS
Understanding and identifying gifted learners.
TUESDAY 3/14/23 @ 10 AM & 6 PM

·        M-DCPS Parent Academy Website: http://parentacademymiami.com  

·        Parent Academy Virtual Campus – Caregivers may view pre-recorded webinars on multiple topics at their own pace. 

·        Workshops – Schools may request in-person or virtual sessions through the “Workshop Request” tab. Watch this brief video: Parent Academy Workshop Request Tutorial 

·        Weekly Webinars – Caregivers may register directly for scheduled 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. sessions in the language of choice: Tuesdays in English; Wednesdays in Haitian-Creole; and Thursdays in Spanish through https://parentacademymiami.com/parent-webinar-registration 

·        Links and resources described in this briefing can also be accessed by clicking on the Parent Academy icon on the district's Dadeschools mobile app.

·        Community Resource Centers (CRC)– Two Parent Academy CRCs are open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM providing resources and workshops for community members:

-        Northside 7900 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33147 Tel: 305-694-7120

-        Parkway 2349 NW 175th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 Tel: 305-624-9613