Woodland Parent University

Woodland is excited to provide another opportunity for parent involvement by starting a Parent University. We are currently developing programming designed specifically for our families to give you the tools and resources you need to best support your child from home. You will see this is a continuing theme throughout the 2023-2024 school year because we have made a commitment to building a sense of belonging in #LifeintheW. This is a cornerstone of many of the initiatives in the strategic plan, and we strongly believe that parent/guardian involvement is a key indicator for student success.

Fourth Event: Saturday, April 20, 2024 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Our final Parent University for the 2024 school year will be in person at Woodland Middle School. Check out all the great sessions and build your schedule for the day using Sched!

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Keynote: Stress Management for Busy Families! Audrey Grunst, CEO of Simply Bee Counseling, will present Growing a Resilient Mind: A Parent Edition

Prizes: We are giving away 10 free 2024 - 2025 Woodland Student Registrations for attendees who participate all morning.

Moving Up to the Next School: Our school administrative teams will host sessions to provide you with a warm welcome, and answer frequently asked questions about their school.

Other Highlights: Student Safety at Woodland, Gun Violence Prevention, Equity and Belonging, Middle School Standards Based Grading, and more!

Third Event: Virtual Parent University, February 26, 2024

Teen Technology Use and Misuse

Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Cyberbullying Research Center

Dr. Patchin will cover an overview of cyberbullying, including issues parents, educators, and teens need to know about how youth use and misuse technology to cause harm to their peers. The presentation will define and provide examples of cyberbullying and discuss the role of parents in preventing and responding to inappropriate online behaviors. It will also describe many of the online environments popular among adolescents today and strategies to use to make sure they are used safely and responsibly.

Second Event: Parent University Forum, January 20, 2024

Missed the event? Links from select presentations below.

Helping Your Child with Literacy/Reading	Supporting Your Child’s Learning	Woodland Technology Parent Guidance	Woodland Technology Parent Guidance	School-Age Parenting	Supporting Your Child in the Community
Early Literacy Interventions for Parents: Presented by Anne Gonzalez, Woodland Reading Specialist	Supporting Students with ADHD at Home: Presented by Larissa Kolicheski, Woodland Middle School Resource Teacher	Seesaw for Parents: Presented By Gail Dalessandro, Woodland Technology Integration Specialist		Supporting Children in their Hardest Moments: Presented by Dr. Doug Bolton, Director of School Consultation and Clinical Psychologist at Formative Psychological Services	Social Media and Teens: Presented by School Resource Detective Kelly Hansen Gurnee Police Department and Woodland Middle School
Early Dual Language Literacy: Presented by Sandy Sanchez, Woodland Dual Language Coach	Building Connections to Foster Self-Esteem in Young Learners: Presented by Amber Beutel, Woodland Kindergarten Teacher	Schoology for Parents: Presented By Angela Walker Woodland Technology Integration Specialist		Belonging: The Key to Children's Resilience: Presented by Dr. Doug Bolton, Director of School Consultation and Clinical Psychologist at Formative Psychological Services	Vaping and Drugs in the Community: Presented By School Resource Detective Kelly Hansen Gurnee Police Department and Woodland Middle School
Helping Your Child with Middle School Literacy: Presented by Theresa Ancona, Woodland 7th Grade English Language Arts Teacher	Dual Language Kindergarten Math - How to Help Your Child: Presented by Yuri Millan, Woodland Dual Language Math Specialist	Teen Technology Use and Misuse: Presented by Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D., Co-Director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire	The Securely Parent Dashboard: Presented By Angela Walker, Woodland Technology Integration Specialist	Collaborative Problem Solving: Presented by Dr. Doug Bolton, Director of School Consultation and Clinical Psychologist at Formative Psychological Services	How to Support Your Child and Their Rights: Presented by Attorney ReneaRose Amen, Partner at Bur-Men Law Firm

First Event: The Three Myths that Undermine our Parenting

Event Description:
Our children are struggling emotionally in unprecedented ways and as parents, we are struggling to know how to best support them. Parents are experiencing the pressure of raising children at a time when academic demands are increasing, colleges are becoming more selective, and income inequity is placing greater pressure on financial success. Drawing on research from brain science, social sciences, education and 30 years of practice within schools, Dr. Doug Bolton will identify three parenting myths that create unnecessary pressure on parents and their children. Let's refocus our parenting energy on the things that support wellness in our children and ourselves!

Dr. Bolton is a very dynamic and engaging speaker, and he presented to our district families in the spring. He has continued to work with key staff and administrators at the Middle School for a strong start to this school year, and he genuinely understands many of the special qualities that make our district unique.

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