2013 Semester Fall Course Catalog

2013 Semester Fall Course Catalog

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PARENT ACADEMY: 2013 FALL SCHEDULE

Duval County Public Schools' (DCPS) Parent Academy classes are categorized into three strands:

Student Achievement: Workshops and activities provide parents and caregivers with tools to promote students' academic achievement and navigate the school system. Parenting & Advocacy: Workshops and activities provide tools to more effectively enhance parenting, advocacy and leadership skills. Personal & Individual Growth: Workshops and activities provide tools for supporting the personal and professional growth of parents and caregivers.

Parent Academy courses are also offered on two levels:

Foundation: Courses which address basic core concepts Advanced: Courses which explore concepts at a more in-depth level

Disclaimer: Parent Academy is a community collaboration that is provided to the public as a service for parents of children in Duval County. Although courses provided through Parent Academy are advertised by Duval County Schools, course instructors may or may not be employees of DCPS. Therefore, please be mindful that the views, opinions, and teaching methods used by course presenters and partners do not necessarily reflect those of DCPS. In no event shall DCPS assume or have any responsibility or liability for any information shared in regards to a particular Parent Academy course or for any claims, damages or losses resulting from the use of such information. While it is the goal of DCPS that Parent Academy presenters and partners will provide parents with accurate, responsible, and appropriate instruction and information, DCPS does not have the capability to ensure these circumstances. Therefore, parents are encouraged to review a variety of resources on a particular topic, in addition to the information gathered from Parent Academy course offerings.

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PARENT ACADEMY: 2013 FALL SCHEDULE

24/7 DAD

Level: Foundation Strand: Parenting & Advocacy Presented By: Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition

Date

Location

Room

Time

9/19/2013 Wells Fargo

Community 6:00-

1601 N. Main St. Training

8:00pm

Jacksonville, FL Center

32206

10/24/2013 Wells Fargo

Community 6:00-

1601 N. Main St. Training

8:00pm

Jacksonville, FL Center

32206

11/7/2013 Wells Fargo

Community 6:00-

1601 N. Main St. Training

8:00pm

Jacksonville, FL Center

32206

12/5/2013 Wells Fargo

Community 6:00-

1601 N. Main St. Training

8:00pm

Jacksonville, FL Center

32206

Target Audience: All men with children of all ages

Description: This class offers tips on how to be an

effective father.

A MORNING AT THE MOVIES

Level: Foundation Strand: Student Achievement Presented By: DCPS Staff

Date

8/31/2013

Location

Sun-Ray Cinema 1028 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Room

Main Theater

Time

10:00am1:00pm

Target Audience: MUST REGISTER IN PERSON ONLY AT DCPS FOR THIS EVENT (read below) All parents and caregivers as well as children of all ages. This is a first come, first served event. To register for the event and pick up your tickets (limit 4 per family), please come to one of these two locations:

1. DCPS-Community and Family Engagement th Department, 6 Floor Room 606, 1701 Prudential Drive 32207.

2. Parent Involvement Headquarters, Matthew Gilbert Middle School, Room 306, 1424 Franklin Street, 32206.

Description: Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) proudly invites you to take part in a special inaugural event ? a FREE showing of "Finding Nemo" with COMPLIMENTARY popcorn and beverages! While at the theater, families will receive information about upcoming Parent Academy classes. Parents/caregivers will also participate in a post-film discussion with educators to further their child's learning experience and model strategies for future movie-watching.

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PARENT ACADEMY: 2013 FALL SCHEDULE

AFTER THE REPORT CARD

Level: Foundation Strand: Parenting & Advocacy Presented By: DCPS Parent Involvement Staff

Date

10/30/2013

Location

Main Library 303 Laura St N. Jacksonville, Fl 32202

Room

TBD

Time

11:15am12:15pm

Target Audience: All parents and caregivers with children of all ages Description: Tips for parents on what to do after they receive their child's report card.

BECOMING AN EMPOWERED PARENT

Level: Advanced Strand: Parenting & Advocacy Presented By: The Parent Help Center

Date

Location

Room Time

9/12/2013 Matthew Gilbert

TBD

7:00-

Middle School

8:30pm

1424 Franklin St.

Jacksonville, FL 32206

9/19/2013 Eugene J. Butler

TBD

7:00-

Middle School

8:30pm

900 Acorn St

Jacksonville, Fl 32209

9/26/2013 Northwestern Middle TBD

7:00-

School 2100 W. 45th St.

8:30pm

Jacksonville, FL 32209

10/3/2013

Frank H. Peterson Academy

TBD

7:00-

8:30pm

7450 Wilson Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32210

Target Audience: All parents and caregivers

Description: This class offers techniques on

becoming an empowered parent.

BOOSTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT WITH LIBRARY RESOURCES & E-SERVICES

Level: Foundation Strand: Student Achievement Presented By: Jacksonville Public Library

Date

Location

Room

Time

10/23/2013 Webb Wesconnett

TBD

Regional Library 6887 103rd St

Jacksonville, FL

32210

11/6/2013 Pablo Creek Library TBD

13295 Beach Blvd

Jacksonville, FL

32246

6:007:00pm

6:007:00pm

12/3/2013 West Regional

TBD

6:00-

Library

7:00pm

1425 Chaffee Rd.

Jacksonville, FL

32221

Target Audience: Parents, caregivers and students

Description: Parents and students will tour the

library, become familiar with the library website,

how to promote safe online behavior for their

children and learn more about library databases.

Specific attention will be paid to helping participates

understand the library's e-book lending program.

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BUILDING LITERACY FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Level: Foundation Strand: Student Achievement Presented By: DCPS Staff

Date

9/9/2013

9/17/2013

Location

Beachwood Community Center 11758 Marina Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32246 Windy Hill Elem. 3831 Forest Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32246

Room

TBD

TBD

Time

9:0010:30am

7:008:30pm

Target Audience: All parents and caregivers with children in elementary school Description: Provide parents and caregivers with high-quality strategies and resources to build better literacy of their child.

BUILDING/RE-BUILDING YOUR CREDIT

Level: Foundation Strand: Personal Growth Presented By: JPL; UF/Duval Extension Office; Real $ense Prosperity Campaign

Date

Location

Room Time

10/3/2013 Southeast Regional

TBD

6:00-

Library

7:30pm

10599 Deerwood Park

Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32256

11/18/2013 Duval County

TBD

7:00-

Extension Office

8:30pm

1010 N. McDuff Ave

Jacksonville, FL 32254

Target Audience: All parents and caregivers

Description: Techniques to build your credit or

increase your credit score.

BULLYING & CYBERBULLYING

Level: Foundation Strand: Student Achievement Presented By: DCPS Staff

Date

10/29/2013

Location

Southwind Villas Apt. 8711 Newton Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32216

Room

TBD

Time

6:007:00pm

Target Audience: All parents and caregivers Description: This workshop will build awareness about bullying and cyberbullying and provide information/resources for parents.

BUY YOUR FIRST HOME-PART I

Level: Foundation Strand: Personal Growth Presented By: JPL; UF/Duval Extension Office; Real $ense Prosperity Campaign

Date

9/10/2013

9/14/2013

Location

Southeast Regional Library 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32256 Main Library 303 Laura St N. Jacksonville, Fl 32202

Room

B

TBD

Time

6:007:30pm

10:30am12:00pm

Target Audience: All parents and caregivers Description: Checkout discussions and worksheets on the decision to buy or rent, estimating the amount you can borrow, calculating the amount of monthly mortgage payments you can afford, and deciding on the features in a home that are important to you.

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