BCPS Parent University Courses For February 2018

February is a great time to warm up to the many programs, events, and activities of Baltimore County Public Schools’ Parent University and its community partners. Not only are they informative and interesting, the programs are designed to aid parents and caregivers in better supporting the academic success of their children.

Among the highlights on the Parent University calendar this month are:

· Free Parent Workshops at the Special Education Resource Center – The Special Education Resource Center at White Oak School will hold a series of free parent workshops to help parents with specific strategies that have been proven successful for children with special needs. To register, email SERC@bcps.org or call 410-887-5443. All workshops will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the White Oak School, 8401 Leefield Rd., 21234.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 – Sensory Strategies at Home

Wednesday, Feb. 14 – Behavior Management at Home

Tuesday, Feb. 20 – SST and 504: What’s It All About?

Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Overcoming Depression

Tuesday, Feb. 27 – Naviance Training for Middle School Parents

· They Said What? – A discussion on social media use, internet safety, and digital footprints, sponsored by the HZYOUniversity of Hereford High School. For more information, click here.

Thursday, Feb. 15, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Hereford High School, 17301 York Rd., 21120

· Maple Sugaring Weekends with the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Speaker Series – The Oregon Ridge Nature Center will host a speaker series on a wide range of nature-related subjects, including maple sugar harvesting for the last two weekends in February. For more information or to register, call 410-887-1815.

Saturdays and Sundays, Feb. 17, 18, 24, and 25, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., 21939

· Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – A free Parent U workshop featuring relevant information for grandparents who are parenting “the second time around” with grandchildren. To register, call 410-887-1212.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 5:45 – 6:30 p.m.

Wellwood International Elementary School, 2901 Smith Ave., 21208

· ARC Recreation and Resource Fair – The ARC of Baltimore sponsors a series of workshops to help parents of children with special needs, including a special resource fair this month. To register, contact Swanisha Hinton at 410-296-2272 or shinton@thearcbaltimore.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 20, from 6 – 8 p.m.

The ARC of Baltimore Center, 6151 Metro Dr., 21215

· Family Code Night – This free Parent U workshop lets parents and children in grades preK-5 together experience and learn about computer programming. To register, contact Rai Cary at 443-809-4496 or through email.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Scotts Branch Elementary School, 8220 Tawnmoore Rd., 21244

· Maryland 529 College Savings Parent Information Nights – Maryland 529 and Parent University will host two of five parent information sessions this winter where parents can learn how to save for their children’s college education. Registration is not required.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 7 – 8 p.m.

Pikesville Middle School, 7701 Seven Mile La., 21208

and

Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 7 – 8 p.m.

Parkville Middle School, 8711 Avondale Rd., 21234

· Summer Camps and Programs Fair – Baltimore’s Child Magazine hosts a fun day of family activities while sharing information about summer camps for children. Click here for registration and additional information.

Sunday, Feb. 25, from 12 – 4 p.m.

Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd., 21204

· Night of Innovation – Sponsored by the BCPS Office of Innovation and Digital Safety and Parent U, this free workshop features a showcase of innovative teaching and learning practices. Registration is not required.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 6 – 8 p.m.

Glyndon Elementary School, 445 Glyndon Dr., 21136

and

Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6 – 8 p.m.

at Eastern Technical High School, 1100 Mace Ave., 21221

and

Golden Ring Middle School, 6700 Kenwood Ave., 21237

A complete list of upcoming Parent University events and programs is available online.

Parent University offers in-person workshops throughout the community as well as online resources and videos to meet the unique needs of families with school-age children.

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