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10:15-11:15 AM | Is My Parenting Showing?
Presented by Yvette Norcross MCH Family Outreach | This workshop will look at communication strategies, picking your battles, and saying "yes" with your children while still taking charge. As parents, we can strengthen family bonds while implementing positive changes to create a nurturing home environment.
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12:45-1:45 PM | Create a Board Game with Math Concepts
Presented by Dr. Glendelia Zavala | Using simple household materials, learn how to design and create a board game with math concepts you can play with your child.
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2:00-3:00 PM | Helping Your Teen Identify Human Trafficking
Presented by Monica Encina | Explore the issue of human trafficking in Texas, identify high-risk factors and indicators, and discuss what families and communities can do.
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3:15-4:15 PM | How Parents can Help Build Foundation Literacy Skills
Join us and learn about the Science of Reading Instruction and how families can help build a strong foundation in reading and writing even before teaching kids about letters and sounds. We will focus on life experiences, background knowledge, oral language development, and more.
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6:00-7:00 PM | What is Growth Mindset? Ideas for creating a growth mindset at home.
In this workshop we will: Define fixed and growth mindset, discuss learning and effort, and share how to encourage and motivate kids to discuss strategies on building a growth mindset at home.
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9:00-10:00 AM | San Antonio Public Library
Presented by Julia Lazarin, Library Services Specialist | From literacy to emotions—The benefits of sharing books at bedtime with your pre-reader (0-5 years)
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10:15-11:15 AM | Social Media Safety
Presented by Zelvia Rodriguez, NEISD Family Specialist | We'll discuss social media trends and their impacts on adolescents, David's Law, and digital footprints
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11:30 AM-12:30 PM | Community Colleges
Presented by Elizabeth De La Rosa,NEISD Family Specialist | Did you know that San Antonio has five different community college campuses tp consider while exploring higher education options? Gather valuable information about each college including what makes each one unique and possibly the right fit for you or your student.
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12:45-1:45 PM | Emotional Intelligence
Presented by Analisa Barrera & Vicky Rine, NEISD Family Specialists | Join us for information and tools to help us be the parents we want to be. Parents will gain a healthy understanding of emotional intelligence and learn what happens with the developing brain under stress. Parents can help children build essential capacity for empathy and compassion.
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3:15-4:15 PM | Relate, Re-set, & Regulate
Presented by Rachel Hicks,NEISD Family Specialist | Have a deeper understanding of ways to help decrease the impacts of disordered sensory processing on the dynamic and complicated world of adolescents. Have strategies to self-advocate using a variety of regulating strategies and understand that all behaviors are communicating a need.
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6:00-7:00 PM | Tips for Understanding Financial Debt
Presented by Kelly Romero, NEISD Family Specialist | Join us for an hour long session to review the different types of financial debt, as well as learn some tips for managing your own debt in a way that works best for your family.
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9:00-10:00 AM | Career & Technical Education Center
Presented by Justin Missildine, CTEC Director | Please join us for an informational session on the programs that are offered and the Career and Technical Education Center
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11:30 AM-12:30 PM | What is Happening to my Teen?!
Presented by Lenny Leos, NEISD Family Specialist | Learn the reasons behind your teens' common problems: impulsive behavior, lack of focus, quickness to anger, and taking risks.
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12:45-1:45 PM | Parenting a Child with a Different Ability
Presented by Maribel Lacey & Analisa Barrera, NEISD Family Specialists | When parents are involved, children do better and schools do better. Join us as we discuss the active participation of parents in special education and the importance of creating relationships with your special dedication team to partner in decision making.
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6:00-7:00 PM | Family Coding Jam Night
Presented by Kathy Hulbert, NEISD Instructional Technology Specialist | Learn the basics of computer programming that is both educational and entertaining for your children.
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9:00-10:00 AM | Suicide Prevention
Presented by Leticia Peralta, NEISD Family Specialist | Support someone who is at risk and learn how to reach out to help a friend. Let’s Fight Suicide Together!
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10:15-11:15 AM | Self Care: Keeping Yourself Full
Presented by Guadalupe Ybarra, NEISD Family Specialist | In this training, you will explore Taichi Moves to lower anxiety, enhance relaxation and breathing exercises, embracing our personal gifts.
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11:30 AM-12:30 PM | Skyward, Google Classroom & Gmail
Presented by Leticia Aldana, NEISD Family Specialist | Virtual communication is key to this school year. Participants will be shown how to navigate new additions to Skyward, Google Classroom, and student’s email accounts.
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6:00-7:00 PM | Managing the Emotional Mayhem Within
Presented by Luzelena Carrejo, NEISD Early Childhood Instructional Specialist |
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9:00-10:00 AM | Internet Safety/Netsmartz
Presented by Gladys Ojeda, Education Team Leader at ChildSafe | Learn the latest statistics, online resources, and expert tips to educate, engage, and empower children to be safer online and offline. Contains age-appropriate tips, thought-provoking discussions, as well as candid, practical advice.
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10:15-11:15 AM | Paving the Road to Success: Strategies and Best Practices for your High School Student
Presented by Lisa Ybarra, School Counselor at MacArthur High School | Parents will learn about courses and credits, graduation requirements, strategies for college prep, and how to best assist your student throughout high school and beyond.
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11:30 AM-12:30 PM | Coping with Daily Stress and Frustrations: Parenting in a Pandemic
Presented by Salina Allaire, NEISD Family Specialist | Join us to learn strategies to cope with daily stress, understanding how to practice self-care, and nurturing your connection with your child.
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12:45-1:45 PM | Raising Confident, Competent Children
Presented by Becca Hurliman, SAMHD | SA Metro Health presents an introduction to the Triple P Parenting Program. In this session, parents and guardians will be introduced to the six core building blocks for children to become confident and successful at school and beyond.
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2:00-3:00 PM | Where is my Money?
Presented by Homero Pena, NEISD Family Specialist | You ever wondered where all your money goes? Learn the importance of a family budget.
