Kaneland Parent University
October 25, 2008 - Save the Date!
A day of workshops designed to provide parents with information, tips, and resources regarding
parenting and family topics.
What is Parent University?
Parent University is a one-day opportunity for parents to gain knowledge and experience in parenting, supporting their children, and connecting to the community and school district. Kaneland School District is partnering with various local community social service agencies to provide the workshops. This will be the second year Parent University is offered in the Kaneland School District.
The day will begin with a keynote speaker and then you may choose two workshops from experts in various areas. The focus is to promote positive parenting strategies, to inform parents of available local community resources, and to allow parents the opportunity to network with other parents. All parents in the Kaneland School District are invited to attend.
The topics are categorized by general age: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and High School - something for everyone!
- Positive Discipline
- Literacy
- Play
- Brain Research
- Family Fun Nights
- ADHD
- Homework Helpers
- Top Money Lessons for Kids
- Social Networking
- Family Safety
- Stress Relief for Families
- Nutrition and Wellness
- Getting Ready for College
To learn more about the great sessions, please review the Registration Booklet. (2007) -- The 2008 registration book will be available in September.
Sample Agenda
7:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Check-in
8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Keynote speaker
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Session I
11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Session II
12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Resource Fair
Resource Fair
Come and join the fun and get to know the resources in our communities. The resource fair will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will include many booths displaying business, services, and products that you can find right here in the Kaneland area. Please stop by and join the fun. There will also be a prize drawing at the end of the fair, but you must be present to enter.
When?
Saturday, October 25, 2008 from 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where?
Kaneland High School Auditorium and Classrooms
Cost?
$20 per person/$30 per couple
How do I register?
Click here for a registration form.
Questions?
For further information, please contact either Julie-Ann Fuchs or Sarah Mumm at (630) 365-5111, ext. 119 or ext. 112, respectively.
Great networking opportunities and door prizes will be available!