Sessions
Family Institute Learning Sessions are categorized into four strands:
Designed to support the personal and professional development goals of participants. These sessions focus on child development, effective parenting practices, parent leadership, and advocacy.
Sample Sessions Include:
- Navigating the Prince George’s County Public Schools system
- Communicating with Schools, Communicating with Families, Communicating with Children
- Financial Literacy
- English Learning
- Parent/Family Teacher Conferences
Designed to foster an in-depth understanding of a child’s grade-level curriculum assessments, academic supports, policies and procedures.
Sample Sessions Include:
- Literacy Development
- Mathematics Fluency
- College and Career Readiness
- Early Childhood Education
- Learning in a Digital Age Arts Exploration
- Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)
- Special Education Services
- State and District Assessment
Designed to offer participants the opportunity to develop healthy habits that promote success. These sessions emphasize the important of physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Sample Sessions Include:
- Bullying
- Conflict Resolution
- Fitness Nutrition
- Nutrition
- Social Media Safety
- Stress Management
- Keeping Our Children Safe
- Restorative Jusice
Designed for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) staff. Sessions aim to equip school and office staff with best practices in family and community engagement.
Sample Sessions Include:
- Creating A Family Engagement Plan
- Creating A Welcoming Environment
- Cultural Proficiency
- Effective Communication
- Engaging All Families Cultural Proficiency
- Spanish for PGCPS Staff