Orange County Public Schools has launched a districtwide Parent Academy to promote parental involvement and enhance student achievement. In the first-ever OCPS Parent Academy, parents can register and attend several helpful break-out sessions to learn how to become full partners in their child’s education. The event theme is “Family Literacy.” Some of the classes include:
- Positive parenting
- Raising readers
- Understanding Common Core
- Mad kitchen science – fun while learning
- OCPS resources for you and your family
- Building the “home to school” connection
The OCPS Parent Academy “Family Literacy” event will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Robinswood Middle School, 6305 Balboa Dr. Orlando, FL 32818 from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The keynote speaker is Dr. Adolph “Doc” Brown, a nationally-recognized education authority and master teacher. He is a first-generation high school graduate of a single mother reared in the poverty of a housing project who has great inspiration to share.
A “Kids Zone” will be available with fun activities for preschool and elementary students. Clifford, the Big Red Dog will make an appearance, and a school band will provide musical entertainment. It’s a day of fun mixed with important facts for families.
Registration is required. Parents may obtain a registration form from the OCPS Parent Academy website (www.parentacademy.ocps.net) or check with the main office at their child’s school to retrieve a registration form. The maximum number of participants is 450 parents, so register now! The registration deadline is Monday, September 23, 2013.
For more information, contact the Parent Academy at 407.317.3200 ext. 2790 or email [email protected].
