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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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Facebook: @DPSCDFACETwitter: @DPSCDFACE
Join DPSCD Office of Family and Community Engagement for our free Parents are Heroes Conference on March 23, 2023, at The Renaissance Center Detroit Marriott. Featured presenters include Jason Wilson, Jennifer Nacif and Melvin Bender. Breakfast and lunch will be provided along with interactive educational workshops.Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/3FDBGa3tje
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Our virtual catalog is available online, for free courses click Here to view and remember for translated content, please check the district website here.
To view the Parent Academy Winter Catalog, click here.
For more information or questions about Parent Academy, please call: 313-569-7055
See Below For This Week in Parent Academy!
Monday, March 20, 2023
3:00 PM CYBER BULLYING PRESENTED BY: BANKS SERVICES This course will focus on reorganizing, addressing, and coping with bullying.
LOCATION: Carver, 18701 Paul Street, Detroit, MI 48228
3:30 PM MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRESENTED BY: ERIN JULIANNA We have thousands of thoughts per day. Learn how to quiet the noise, reduce some stress, and practice being focused with mindfulness and meditation.
LOCATION: Pershing, 18875 Ryan Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
3:30 PM VAPING 101: WHAT EVERY STUDENT NEEDS TO KNOW PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT This session is designed to provide information to students, to define and describe what vaping is, the various kinds of vaping devices, how they work, as well as vaping’s appeal, and how it affects growing young bodies.
LOCATION: East English Village Academy 5020 Cadieux Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
4:00 PM SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION PRESENTED BY: CHRISTINA GALLARDO Effective suicide prevention requires multiple approaches. Learn what works and about resources and programs. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988
LINK: https://bit.ly/GallardoSession
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
8:00 AM EDIBLES AND VAPING FOR CHILDREN/TEENS & THE DANGER OF FENTANYL PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT This session is designed to provide information to students, to explain Edibles & Vaping, how they’re used, their appeal, the dangers of using them, and the side effects especially for our youth.
LOCATION: Munger Elementary-Middle School 5525 Martin St., Detroit 48210
10:00 AM MCKINNEY VENTO TRAINING PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF HOMELESS AND FOSTER CARE Learn more about the educational law that supports students that are experiencing housing insecurity.
LINK: https://bit.ly/3cRTYBd
10:00 AM DISTRICTWIDE TITLE I POLICY AND ALLOWABLE USE OF FUND MEETING PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Learn about updates regarding the parent involvement policy and learn about the allowable use of Title 1 funds.
LINK: https://bit.ly/Districtwideptalink
10:00 AM SESSION 1: PREPARING MY STUDENT TO READ BY GRADE 3 PRESENTED BY: TAYLOR WHITE - OFFICE OF LITERACY In this session, parents/ caregivers will receive an overview of the Read by Grade 3 Law, the District Requirements, and their rights as a parent/ caregiver. They will also dig into what it means to be “proficient in reading” by third-grade and will discover how reading skills build from Kindergarten to third-grade. Parents/caregivers will end their time exploring some at-home games and resources they can use with their scholar to help build their reading skills.
LINK: http://bit.ly/4029PRr
3:00 PM ASL FOR PARENTS/CARETAKERS/FAMILY MEMBERS PRESENTED BY: CHYTORRIE BELL, CNJ SERVICES, DARLENE DORSETTE, DONNA PAYNE An introduction to American Sign Language for parents/caretakers and family members. Teaching basic sign language to foster effective communication with students, educators and others in the deaf community.
LOCATION: Bunche Elementary, 2715 Macomb St, Detroit, MI 48207
4:00 PM TRAP YOGA SERIES PRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIO Introduction to yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation paired with a mix of R&B and hiphop music to keep you motivated. Classes are held for 6 weeks.
LOCATION: Cody High School, 18445 Cathedral Street, Detroit, MI 48228
4:00 PM DETROIT HUSTLE’S HARDER PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Join FACE while we learn the latest Detroit Hustle dance and have fun.
LOCATION: Denby High School, 12800 Kelly Road, Detroit, MI 48224
5:00 PM DISTRICTWIDE TITLE I POLICY AND ALLOWABLE USE OF FUND MEETING PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Learn about updates regarding the parent involvement policy and learn about the allowable use of Title 1 funds.
LOCATION: Ben Carson, 571 Mack Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
5:00 PM KNOW MORE ABOUT EXPUNGEMENT PRESENTED BY: THERESA MITCHELL An expungement is the removal of eligible misdemeanors and felonies from a person’s public record.
LINK: Henry Ford High School, 20000 Evergreen Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
5:30 PM 9TH GRADE WEBINAR PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT Detroit Public Schools Community District has six rigorous examination high schools. In this webinar, you’ll learn what makes each school unique and how to apply for admissions. This session is designed to meet the needs of current 8th-grade students applying for admission to 9th grade for Fall 2023.
LINK: bit.ly/EHS9_March212023
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
9:00 AM YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH PRESENTED BY: THE CHILDREN’S CENTER Far too many young people are struggling with their mental health and unable to get the support they need. We all have a role to play in supporting youth mental health and creating a world where young people thrive.
LOCATION: Priest, 7840 Wagner St, Detroit, MI 48210
2:00 PM STICKY SITUATIONS PRESENTED BY: BANKS SERVICES Critical thinking skills, crime prevention, conflict resolution while we educate participants on the history and matters of the Law.
LOCATION: Hamilton Middle School, 14223 Southampton, 48213
4:00 PM TRAP YOGA SERIES PRESENTED BY: TRAP YOGA STUDIO Introduction to yoga techniques, stretching, and meditation paired with a mix of R&B and hiphop music to keep you motivated. Classes are held for 6 weeks.
LOCATION: East English Village Preparatory Academy 5020 Cadieux, Detroit, MI 48224
4:00 PM CREATING A COLLEGE TEAM FOR YOUR CHILD PRESENTED BY: BLUCAR This will focus on examining various ways for parents to help the child create a support system of family and friends for the duration of the student’s academic career.
LINK: http://bit.ly/3i99VB5
4:00 PM PAINTING WITH A PURPOSE PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Come paint with the Office of Family and Community Engagement as we have a fun interactive workshop and show off our art skills.
LOCATION: Pasteur Elementary School, 19811 Stoepel, Detroit 48221
4:00 PM MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRESENTED BY: ERIN JULIANNA We have thousands of thoughts per day. Learn how to quiet the noise, reduce some stress, and practice being focused with mindfulness and meditation.
LINK: http://bit.ly/3EGot83
Thursday March 23, 2023
12:30 PM ASL FOR PARENTS/CARETAKERS/FAMILY MEMBERS PRESENTED BY: CHYTORRIE BELL, CNJ SERVICES, DARLENE DORSETTE, DONNA PAYNE An introduction to American Sign Language for parents/caretakers and family members. Teaching basic sign language to foster effective communication with students, educators and others in the deaf community.
LOCATION: Bunche Elementary, 2715 Macomb St, Detroit, MI 48207
Canceled THE DANGERS OF FENTANYL & MARIJUANA LACED EDIBLES PRESENTED BY: FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT This session is designed to provide information to students, to explain Edibles & Fentanyl, how they’re used, their appeal, the dangers of using them, and the side effects especially for our youth. LOCATION: Golightly, 5536 St Antoine, Detroit, MI 48202
4:00 PM EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS PRESENTED BY: MARK BRYANT Join us as we discuss what makes people hirable, jobs within DPSCD, and tips, tricks, and tools to spruce up your resume.
LINK: https://bit.ly/EmployPA
5:30 PM BRIGHT, TALENTED, & BLACK, BOOK STUDY, PT. 2 PRESENTED BY: VALERIA JACKSON AND KEIARA BRADLEY Participants will gain insights into gifted black children and learn strategies of how to support their intellectual and socio-emotional growth through an interactive study of Dr. Joy Lawson Davis’ book, Bright Talented & Black: A Guide for Families of Black Gifted Learners.
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2ksrfer3
1:00 PM FREE 2 BEE PRESENTED BY: SHERVONNE TAYLOR; AUTHOR What do you say to your little dreamers, when the world tells them they’re not good enough? How do you unlock the talents they’ve hidden cocooned inside?” Using the animated children’s book ‘A Girl Called ROUND’, participants will laugh, sing and find their own unique wings through this whimsical workshop.
LOCATION: Pulaski Elementary-Middle School, 13840 Lappin, Detroit 48205
Friday, March 24, 2023
TIME FOR TEA PRESENTED BY: COMMODITEAS
Location: Davis Aerospace
9:30 AM MILK AND COOKIES PRESENTED BY: LITERACY DEPARTMENT Learn new reading strategies with literacy games and snacks.
LOCATION: Mason, 19955 Fenelon St, Detroit, MI 48234
9:30 AM PARENT ECONOMICS PRESENTED BY: BANKS SERVICES We address what financial norms and rules and how applying the principles in your life will get you out of a poverty-stricken life.
LOCATION: Brewer Academy, 18025 Brock St. Detroit 48205
