Live, Interactive, Online Learning Workshops for Families

Students and families explore topics like acknowledging and managing anxiety and how students can “learn by teaching.” Families gain exciting online learning resources in reading, math, and science.

Students and family partners participate together.

Families gain strategies for establishing strong home learning routines, tips for practicing self-care and for helping their kids with social-emotional learning skills, and solutions for keeping kids safe and grounded with all the screen time.

Family partners participate on their own.

Do you like to take things apart to see how they work? Do you want to help people? Do you enjoy creating things or solving problems? This workshop provides a fun opportunity for students to see themselves in a variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) careers! Students and families learn how to bridge students’ interests with careers they might not have thought about (like a psychologist, hydrologist, or designer!) – and link STEM concepts to real world learning. Families gain a view into what their students are learning in class and can encourage the development of STEM skills that students are already learning at home and at school.

Students and family partners participate together.

With so much learning online, students are often asked to find learning resources on their own. We know that the internet is full of conflicting and misleading information, yet it can be tempting to click on the first link that shows up in a Google search. Having the skills and knowledge to discern high-quality, safe resources online can make a difference for students’ learning. In this workshop, students and families learn how to determine which online resources are best to use. Families gain familiarity with the tech tools their students are using and work together through a fun, collaborative experience using Google Slides.

Students and family partners participate together.

All families and students have aspirations for their future. But it can seem stressful and overwhelming to find a clear path from where students are to where they want to be. This workshop gives students (and families) the opportunity to reflect on their interests and values and think through what they can be doing now to work toward long-term goals. In this workshop, families gain insight into the specific types of activities and guidance they can provide to students (beyond just “getting good grades”) as well as a set of conversation starters for students and families to talk about their aspirations and action plan.

Students and family partners participate together.

When students are motivated, you will see them take control of their own learning. Student motivation is also closely linked to cognition, participation, and attendance. How can families support children’s motivation in school and beyond? This workshop provides families with an accessible understanding of what happens in the brain when a person is motivated as well as techniques to recognize and encourage intrinsic student motivation and growth mindset. Families leave with suggested language and resources to support their child in a way that puts them in the driver’s seat of their own learning.

Family partners participate on their own.