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During this class, parents will gain an array of at home strategies for supporting their children as they develop their math skills to increase their confidence, deepen understanding, and support a growing independence in mathematics.

During this class, parents will gain an array of at home strategies for supporting their children as they develop their math skills to increase their confidence, deepen understanding, and support a growing independence in mathematics.

This class will review the sequencing of math topics in grades 6-8 and provide insight into prior knowledge that is required for the different topics, as well as how to build a strong foundation to fill in gaps from previous years. Parents will be provided with a variety of strategies to help their children improve their understanding of mathematics including a review of key concepts and topics, topic sequence, and strategies for helping to support students as they fill in learning gaps.

This class will focus on the main topics included on the Algebra Regents, as well as strategies and resources to help your child prepare for success. Calculator tips and tricks will also be shared.

This workshop will act as a guide to help parents understand Common Core Math Standards and why NYS is adopting the Next Generation Math Standards. You will learn the benefits and mishaps that have occurred with adoption and implementation of the Common Core Math Standards. Parents will understand the purpose and need for revising the Common Core Math Standards. Attached is a link to access parent resources located on the last page.

This workshop will help to inform parents of the purpose of the NYS Mathematics Testing Program and provide a deeper understanding to its components. Parents will explore the purpose of the state tests and their administration. Parents will see what types of questions are asked as well as examples. Lastly, parents will understand their child¡¯s performance level and how to decode the student score report. Attached is a link to access parent resources located on the last page.

This workshop will help to inform parents of the purpose of the NYS Mathematics Testing Program and provide a deeper understanding to its components. Parents will explore the purpose of the state tests and their administration. Parents will see what types of questions are asked as well as examples. Lastly, parents will understand their child¡¯s performance level and how to decode the student score report. Attached is a link to access parent resources located on the last page.

This workshop will help to inform parents of the difficulties many students have with mathematics as well as several strategies that can be incorporated to a student¡¯s everyday routine in an effort to improve student success. There is a clip in this video that is very detailed and informative on how to take effective notes that is extremely helpful. It is encouraged to have your child sit and view this video with you and they will benefit from the information provided within.

This workshop will help to inform parents of the importance of incorporating math into everyday life. Parents will explore numeracy and its development with young children, as well as the importance of numeracy development regarding a child¡¯s future academic success. Parents will see examples of how to incorporate math into conversation and daily life with elementary aged children in order to build strong foundational math skills, which is vital for student success.

We will discuss how parents can be most effective during the revision and editing process and practice strategies that don't include rewriting the assignment themselves. Parents will learn how to use graphic organizers and other strategies to support and motivate struggling writers. The workshop will conclude with ideas and resources for inviting writing outside of school, finding authentic audiences for children's writing, and improving grammar and vocabulary.

This class will equip parents with an extensive toolkit to draw from to support their children's development as readers at home. Topics that will be covered include reading levels and selecting a "just right" book, encouraging reluctant readers, developing reading habits, strategies to use when helping struggling readers, carving out time for reading, how to talk to a child about a book you haven't read, and making reading a family tradition.

This class will guide parents to support their children's reading activities. Here you will learn easy tips and tricks to making your student successful during online learning.

This class speaks with parents about ways to help their young writers. We will discuss different writing styles and how to help your student include important writing strategies.

Is your tween or teen a reluctant reader? This workshop will explore the reasons behind the decline in reading for pleasure that typically happens as children enter middle school and why parents and teachers must work to counteract this trend. Parents will consider what kind of reader their tween or teen is, learn ideas for encouraging reading for pleasure at home, and gain new tools for matching teens with books they actually want to read.

This class explains a method of using science to help classifyobjects. Parents will learn how to use aspects of an object thatcan be seen with their eyes to create a formal scientificclassification. Please come prepared with a pencil and a piece ofpaper as we practice this together.

This class offers parents an understanding of science journaling.Writing scientifically is an important skill for children to have asthey move to higher grades. It is important for science students tobe able to observe and write about items in the world factually, ina scientific manner without opinion or emotion.

This class introduces parents to the science concepts of objective(fact) and subjective (opinion). In science, students are requiredto be able to tell the difference between facts and opinions asthey move through experiments and observations. Parents willlearn simple practice methods to help students understand this asit applies to the world around them.

We all want our children to feel welcome and accepted in school. Research shows us that children who see school as a safe place are more likely to be successful. Creating this type of school culture cannot be achieved without involvement from parents. In this class, we will discuss the importance of creating a culturally responsive school environment and how you, as parents, can support this goal.

Teaching our children what it means to be a good citizen is one of the most important parts of maintaining our democracy. Beginning at an early age, children need to understand how and why to be informed and involved members of society. In this class we will discuss how to promote positive behavior that will engage your child to be civic minded.

Social Studies classes have changed what success looks like. Students no longer need to simply memorize facts and dates. Social Studies instruction now requires children to think analytically about the events of the past, make connections, and explain information in a more sophisticated way. These skills are requirements on the Global 10 and US History Regents exams. In this class, you will learn how Social Studies education has changed, and what skills your child will need to be successful.

This class will walk parents through the steps to build a time capsule at home. This fun activity is a great way to teach your child that they are living history

Simple shifts in how we praise our children can boost confidence and academic achievement while teaching resiliency in the face of challenges. Explore how Carol Dweck's research on motivation can fundamentally change how you talk to your children, and as a result, change how they see themselves. This interactive workshop will engage parents in exploring their own mindsets and practicing strategies that will help their children develop growth mindsets and the ability to learn from setbacks.

"Smart is not something you are. Smart is something your get." What is a growth mindset and how can you help your children develop a growth mindset? Learn how having a growth mindset can help your children succeed in school and in life.

Let's turn your child's "I Can't" into "I CAN!" with easy to use strategies to promote positive thinking.

As school schedules and learning changes, many students are experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety. Parents and guardians attending this session will discover how to support our learners?€? mental health at home throughout these turbulent times

Every parent wants to provide their child with the best and safest future. The book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don¡¯t Do, written by international best selling author Amy Morin's book points out how common parenting habits are preventing us from teaching children the skills they need to become mentally strong adults. This session provides an overview of this book, highlights, and ideas to ponder.

Learn easy to implement systems and routines that will put an end to the nightly homework battle while at the same time developing your child¡¯s confidence and independence. Common issues that will be addressed include heavy reliance on parental assistance, homework frustration and meltdowns, rushed and careless work, and homework avoidance and procrastination.

Establishing open lines of respectful and honest communication with your child's teachers is essential to your child's success in school, yet many parents are at a loss on how best to do this. Participants will explore how much involvement is too much or too little, the best ways to approach teachers about difficult issues, and ways to help our children become their own advocates.

Technology seems to have infiltrated every aspect of our lives, but at what cost? This workshop will explore the most recent research on the positive and negative effects of technology on children. Participants will be challenged to consider how their own family values align or conflict with the technology use in their homes. Finally, we will explore simple ideas and procedures for implementing change regarding technology use that make our children partners in our efforts.

Today¡¯s world of hectic schedules, information overload, and high expectations demands that our children be masters at time management, organization, planning, and flexibility. Recent research has shown just how crucial these executive function skills are to future academic, career, and life success. This workshop will present parents with an overview of executive function skills and explore strategies parents can use at home to support their development.

YouTube, TikTok, Minecraft, Oh My!?Are the kids safe when they are using their school issued device? How about a personal phone or iPad?? As new technology comes out, parents and caregivers aren't always sure if they should be allowing their children to download certain apps or search on different sites.? This class will give tips and tools to evaluate some of the sites and apps kids want to use.

Where can anyone go to fine reliable resources online these days? We hear that information is biased or fake, so how can I tell?? This class will give tips and tools for evaluating and finding information to be able to feel confident in your and your child¡¯s research on almost any topic.

What is productive struggle and why is it so incredibly important for learning? Learn how productive struggle can lead your child to deeper learning and how to embrace the power of productive struggle in all subject areas.

Learn how to open lines of positive communication during times of differing opinions and points of view. Please have your child with you for this program. *There is a project involved in this program. Participants should be prepared with a sheet of construction paper, a small amount of white paint and a pencil.

Data privacy and security has become increasingly important as we have come to rely on remote learning to educate students. Join us to learn more about the state and federal laws that protect student data and the data privacy and security best practices parents can apply as children learn remotely.

Developing effective routines and habits is an important part of time management and organization. When we create the routines for our children, they become dependent on us and don't develop these important skills. This workshop will provide parents with a framework for helping their children create and practice their own effective routines and habits.