Woodland Parent University

Woodland is excited to continue to provide another opportunity for parent involvement with 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 2024-2025 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.

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Parent Universities for the 2024 - 2025 school year. In the meantime, consider FAN Network for increased opportunities.

Parent University 2024-2025 School Year Presentations

Date	Format	Focus
1/13/25	Zoom at 6:00 pm - Register	Keeping Kids Safe Online Presented by Dr. Justin Patchin, Cyberbullying Research Center, Criminal Justice Professor
1/25/25	In Person (Woodland Middle School)	Supporting your Students Learning
3/10/25	Zoom	Partnering with school to improve student outcomes
4/5/25	In Person (Woodland Middle School)	Keep Kids Learning over Summer

Dr. Justin Patchin, Keeping Kids Safe Online

Parent University 2023-2024 School Year Presentations

Past Event: Parent University Mini-Conference, April 2024

The April 2024 Parent University Event was also set up like a mini-conference.

Keynote: Stress Management for Busy Families!

School administrative teams hosted transition talks to answer frequently asked questions about their school for students transitioning to the next school.

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

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Past Event: Teen Technology Use and Misuse (Virtual), February 2024

Dr. Patchin provided 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 defined and provided examples of cyberbullying and discussed the role of parents in preventing and responding to inappropriate online behaviors. Dr. Patchin also explained many of the online environments popular among adolescents today and strategies to make sure they are used safely and responsibly.

Past Event: Parent University Mini-Conference, January 2024

Parents were invited to attend a variety of sessions on supporting their students, safety, and navigating school technology and systems. The format was similar to a mini-conference with concurrent sessions on different topics relevant to parents and caregivers.

Supporting your Young Math Learner
Supporting Student with ADHD at Home
Social Media and Teens
Early Literacy Interventions for Parents
Seesaw for Parents
Schoology for Parents
Securly for Parents
Cyberbullying
Vaping and Drugs in the Community
How to Support Your Child and Their Rights
Building Connections to Foster Self-Esteem
Belonging: The Key to Children's Resilience

Past Event: The Three Myths that Undermine our Parenting (November 2023)

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.