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Welcome to The Parent Academy
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The Parent Academy is here for you!
Our goal is to support families by providing information and resources. We believe partnership between the school, family, and our local community is the way to help every child succeed.
How we connect:
- Live Webinars - Educators and community experts share information. Q & A at the end of each presentation.
- Pre-Recorded Videos - Informational videos shared by district staff or community leaders
- In-Person Meetings - Scheduled Parent Academy meetings at schools or other community venues across the district
- Mobile Learning Lab - Two buses equipped with computer labs will travel to neighborhoods and provide training for parents
- Surveys - Online links will be given so you can share thoughts and ideas
FOCUS GOALS #1: Exceptional Student Education Providing strategies and information to support students with disabilities. #2: Communication & School Success Strategies Strengthening communication among parents and schools; Building positive connections & sharing tips on how to support the best teaching practices in the home environment. #3: College & Career Ready Promoting a college and career mindset to support future economic stability. #4: Mental Health Providing support for mental wellbeing; sharing information about signs, symptoms, and support.
Zoom Link
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Click here to access our Parent Academy Webinars via Zoom
Thursdays at 6:00 pm - See the latest flyer below!
Contact Us
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Parent Academy Specialist:
Tina Folston-Hayes
Email: folstonhayestc@gm.sbac.edu
352.955.7676 ext. 6322
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To the families of incoming 9th-12th graders from Alachua County Public Schools:
Alachua County Public Schools is searching for students who will be in high school in the next school year to share their opinions with school, district and community leaders.
The Amplified Student Voice Coalition offers students the opportunity to offer their perspective, feedback and possible solutions to important issues within our schools. The group will meet regularly to discuss and share their ideas for improving schools from the student's point of view.
The district is looking for representation from all students, regardless of their leadership role at school or their involvement in extracurricular activities.
Students interested in serving in the Coalition should complete this survey by May 31. Link to the survey is below:
Previous Virtual Presentations
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- Aug 29, 2024: Skyward Family Access 24-25
- April 4, 2024 - New Worlds Reading Initiative Supporting Literacy at Home
- March 7, 2024 - New Worlds Reading Initiative
- Feb 15, 2024 - ESOL Program Overview
- Feb 8, 2024 - New Worlds Reading Initiative
- Feb 5, 2024 - Spanish Speaking Magnet Application Process
- Jan 18, 2024 - VPK Registration and Application
- Dec 07, 2023 - UF Healthy Families: Because Children Don’t Come With Instructions!
- Sep 7, 2023 - Canvas for Parents
- Aug 17, 2023 - ACPS Insights to Behavior
- May 18, 2023 - Conscious Discipline
- May 11, 2023 - VPK - The Benefits for Starting School Early
- May 4, 2023- New Worlds Reading - High Value Reading Habits
- March 9, 2023 - Insights to Behavior
- March 2, 2023 - Making Connections Between Home and School
- February 2, 2023 - PC Virtual Tutoring and Educational Solutions
- January 19, 2023- Communication and Student Success - Episcopal Children's Services
- January 12, 2023- Gainesville Thrives
- December 8, 2022- New Worlds Reading Initiative
- October 2, 2022- Communication and School Success Strategies
- September 15, 2022 - Utilizing Successful Methods of Communication
- April 13, 2022 - UFLI Foundations: An Introduction for Families
- March 10, 2022 - Navigating Skyward Family Access
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- Sep 19, 2024: Parent Academy Let's Talk College
- May 9, 2024 - College Dual Enrollment
- April 17, 2024 - Santa Fe Achieve and Santa Fe College Continuing Education (GED)
- March 21, 2024 - Confused about how to choose a college major?
- Feb 1, 2024 - Education Foundation Senior Scholarship
- Jan 11, 2024 - Noncitizen College Financial Aid
- Nov 09, 2023 - Take Stock in Children Education Foundation Parent Night
- Nov 02, 2023 - Enrollment Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Oct 19, 2023 - Education Foundation & Take Stock Program Overview
- Sept 21, 2023 - College Financial Aid
- Sep 14, 2023 - Searching Scholarships
- April 20, 2023 - College and Career Readiness: College, Scholarships, and You!
- April 13, 2023 - Trio Can Help! GED, Degree, Certification, and Accredited Trade Information
- April 6, 2023 - Let's Talk! Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- February 9, 2023 - Focus #3 -How to Maximize Your Child’s Confidence and Performance in the Classroom
- January 5, 2023- The Education Foundation of Alachua County
- December 1, 2022- Career and Technical Education at Loften High School
- September 22, 2022 - Understanding Career and Technical Education
- September 1, 2022- Financial Aid & Homework Help
- May 19, 2022 - How to Interview in the Technology Era
- April 21, 2022 - Job Skills
- March 16, 2022 - FAFSA & Financial Aid
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- April 25, 2024 - Building Your Child's Confidence
- April 25, 2024 - Parent Guidance: Substance Use and Vaping
- Feb 22, 2024 - Emotional Reg-Recognizing What's Wrong
- Feb 01, 2024 - Parent Guidance: De-escalating Cycles of Conflict
- Dec 14, 2023 - Social Media-Protecting Your Child
- Nov 30, 2023 - Helping Your Child Succeed
- Oct 26, 2023 - What Parents Need to Know About Suicide Prevention
- Sept 28, 2023- Supporting Your Child's Mental Health
- Aug 24, 2023 - 6 Steps to Emotional Health and Other Well-Being Basics
- May 25th, 2023 - Social Media: Protecting Your Child
- April 27, 2023 - Substance Use and Vaping
- March 23, 2023 - Why Our Children Self Harm
- January 26, 2023 - Grief The Healing Process After Loss
- December 15, 2022- De-escalating Cycles of Conflict With Our Children
- November 10, 2022 - Bullying: Stop the Cycle
- October 27, 2022 - Your Child's Anxiety
- October 27, 2022 - La ansiedad de su hijo
- October 6, 2022 - How Social Supports Promote Mental Health
- August 25, 2022- Gearing Up for the 22-23 School Year
- May 24, 2022 - Mental Health Self Care
- April 26, 2022 - Teen Dating Violence Prevention
- March 30, 2022 - Coping with Anxiety