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Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.) is committed to strengthening the relationship between our parents, stakeholders, and many others who are integral in helping DPSCD position children to be successful. Our programs and initiatives are based on local and national best-practice models. We believe parents are partners in the educational process and the larger community constitutes the village for which we have many platforms designed for your engagement. We strive to provide the best services to our stakeholders, tell us how we're doing: https://bit.ly/css-face.
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This Week in Parent AcademyView our online catalog: Fall 2024 Parent Academy CatalogClick here for translations: https://www.detroitk12.org/faceDPSCD Parenting Class Inquiry Link!!Sign up for Parenting Classes and make up to $600 https://bit.ly/DPSCDPCurrWeekly highlights include: Parenting Class Registration, Public Safety Dinner 11/14, CyberbullyingMonday, November 11, 2024EXPUNGEMENT3:00 PM - 4:00 PMPRESENTED BY: BANKS SERVICESHave something on your record that you think could qualify for expungement? Learn about FREE expungement programs for city residents. Attendees will be able to register and begin their expungement process.LOCATION: Dixon, 8401 Trinity St, Detroit, MI 48228HUSTLE AND FLOW3:30 PM - 4:30 PMPRESENTED BY: RODNEY DEJOHNETTEJoin us while we learn one of this city’s most creative ways to decompress, connect, and have fun. Participants will learn the latest dance moves for exercise and mental clarity.LOCATION: Pershing High School, 18875 Ryan Road, Detroit, MI 48234EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS4:15 PM - 5:15 PMPRESENTED BY:Learn to encompass a range of personal, interpersonal, and technical competencies that enable individuals to adapt, excel, and contribute effectively in various work environments.LOCATION: Marcus Garvey Academy2301 Van Dyke St, Detroit, MI 48214Tuesday, November 12, 2024TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING9:00 AM - 10:00 AMPRESENTED BY: HEALING NOT HURTINGJoin the Trauma-Informed Parenting Workshop to learn how to create a compassionate and secure space for children who have experienced trauma. This session offers valuable insights and practical tools to build empathy, resilience, and understanding, empowering you to better support your child’s emotional well-being.LOCATION: Mann, 19625 Elmira Street, Detroit, MI 48228MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT9:30 AM - 10:30 AMPRESENTED BY: F.A.C.E- KRYSTAL CHAPMANMental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiencesLOCATION: Dossin, 16650 Glendale Street, Detroit, MI 48227iGUARDIAN SAFETY - CYBER AWARENESS4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPRESENTED BY: DHS/HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONSThis session informs families on the cyberbullying topic and covers methods for preventing and discussing with your students. During the session, families will gain a better understanding of how to engage now, extend at school and empower at home using the skill sets related to cyberbullying awareness and prevention. Throughout this course families will receive information, resources and activities to use and implement about cyberbullying as a family.LOCATION: Schulze, 10700 Santa Maria St, Detroit, MI 48221MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN4:30 PM - 5:30 PMPRESENTED BY: DPSCD BOARDDPSCD Board members, parents and community members are invited to do a fun mental health check-in before the monthly board meeting.LOCATION: Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School3200 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207DPSCD BOARD MEETING5:30 PMPRESENTED BY: DPSCD BOARDThe DPSCD Board hosts monthly board meetings and sub-committee meetings. Meetings are open to DPSCD parents and community members.LOCATION: Martin Luther King Jr. Senior High School3200 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207Wednesday, November 13, 2024OVERVIEW OF ESE CURRICULUM11:00 AM - 12:00 PMPRESENTED BY: DR. ADRIMA CAESAR AND ANGELICA RAMIREZParents and families will be provided with an overview of the ESE alternative curriculum materials and intervention tools that are used to support students instruction.LINK: https://bit.ly/3z9mnh3ROADS EXCEPTIONALLY TRAVELED -DIPLOMA VS. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION (COC)12:00 PM - 1:00 PMPRESENTED BY: PAULA RISER, MICHELLE BUSBY DOLORES WYLIEThis session will explore and provide parents with an overview of the differences between tracks that lead to a high school diploma vs. tracks that lead to Certificate of Completion (COC). Parents of students with special needs will leave with knowledge of the LRE Continuum and theirscholars path to success.LINK: https://bit.ly/3Z8zrOtFAMILY DINNER CLUB3:00 PM - 5:00 PMPRESENTED BY: FACEEnjoy a family style dinner teaching etiquette while you learn about the programs in our district and connect with your school community.LOCATION: Golightly School, 5536 St Antoine, Detroit, MI 48202VISION BOARD4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPRESENTED BY: SONNIE DAYTurn your life visions into realities in this extra special vision board party! This class will help you create a plan to reach your goals and dreams while still maintaining your daily life!LOCATION: Barton, 8530 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48204TRAP YOGA3:30 PM - 4:30 PMPRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIOJoin us as we learn beginning yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation, paired with a mix of R&B and Hip Hop music to stay motivated.LOCATION: Detroit International Academy5161 Charles St, Detroit, MI 48212THE SCHOOL AT MARYGROVE OPEN HOUSE5:00 PM - 6:30 PMPRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF ENROLLMENTAn opportunity for students, parents, and caregivers to visit one of Detroit Public Schools Community District’s five examination high schools.LOCATION: The School at Marygrove8425 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI 48221PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC)5:30 PM - 6:30 PMPRESENTED BY: LOHREN NZOMA DONNA PAYNEDPSCD’s Parent Advisory Committee’s (PAC) mission is to empower parents, guardians, and grandparents of students with an active individualized education program (IEP) with knowledge as it relates to their participation in the special education process, delivery of services, and funding for schools. In addition, the members will work with key stakeholders tomake decisions and recommendations regarding compliance, parent and community involvement, and on issues relating to special education. The ESE Parent Advisory Council meets the 2nd Wednesday of each monthCALL IN (AUDIO ONLY): +1 313-462-2305PHONE CONFERENCE ID : 772 408 242#Thursday, November 14, 2024CASS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE5:00 PM - 7:00 PMPRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF ENROLLMENTAn opportunity for students, parents, and caregivers to visit one of Detroit Public Schools Community District’s five examination high schools.LOCATION: Cass Tech High School, 2501 Second Ave, Detroit, MI 48201FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS3:00 PM - 4:30 PMPRESENTED BY: NANCY AUSTINThis workshop will feature a variety of group exercises, fun fitness challenges, and interactive games suitable for all ages, encouraging families to stay active while bonding.LOCATION: Cooke STEM Academy, 18800 Puritan St, Detroit, MI 48223EARLY ON: WHAT IS IT? BENEFITS3:00 PM - 4:30 PMPRESENTED BY: DR.KYANA SMITH/ SHARENE NATHANDid you know that DPSCD offer service from birth to 3? Come and learn in this tell all session on many skills set that we offer your scholar.HIGHER GROUND (MUSIC & MENTAL HEALTH)3:30 PM - 4:30 PMPRESENTED BY: HIGHER GROUNDHigher Grounds (Music & Mental Health) designed to help parents reflect on and map out their life journeys through the music that shaped and accompanied them. By revisiting the songs and musical genres that played a significant role during key moments of their lives, parents can trace their emotional, relational, and social development.LOCATION: Davis Aerospace Technical High School900 Dickerson Ave, Detroit, MI 48215HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS3:45 PM - 4:45 PMPRESENTED BY: DHS/HOMELAND SECURITY INVESTIGATIONSLearn how human traffickers often target and recruit youth and who to turn to for help in potentially dangerous situations.LOCATION: Nichols Elementary Middle School3000 Burns Ave, Detroit, MI 48214PAINTING W/A PURPOSE4:00 PM - 5:00 PMPRESENTED BY: MAYA BOYD - ARTISTThis course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as way to cope, manage stress, and your mental health.LOCATION: Carstens, 13000 Essex Avenue, Detroit, MI 48215Friday, November 15, 2024CYBERBULLYING8:30 AM – 9:30 AMPRESENTED BY: INSTRUCTIONAL SOLUTIONSThis session informs families on the cyberbullying topic and covers methods for preventing and discussing with your students. During the session, families will gain a better understanding of how to engage now, extend at school and empower at home using the skill sets related to cyberbullying awareness and prevention. Throughout this course families will receive information, resources and activities to use and implement about cyberbullying as a family.LOCATION: Harms Elementary 2400 Central St, Detroit, MI 48209