2021 Summer Family Leadership University–Week 2

Growth • Tradition • Opportunity • Service

Week 2–Schedule (select a date below for the agenda)

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Note: Registration is required for each session. 


Monday, June 14

**Sessions in Spanish will offer interpretation services in English Only.
***Sessions in English will offer interpretation services in Spanish and other languages upon request.

PBS Kids: Summer of Possibility9 a.m.

Join PBS Kids for a session about how to help ensure kids and families have choice in learning this summer. In this session you will learn and acquire resources and information about books, e-books, screen time and family activities.

Presenter: Dr. Ben Kramer

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Conscious Parents, Happy Children11 a.m.

SPANISH
Conscious parenting is a term used by various psychologists (and others) to describe a style of parenting that usually focuses more on the parent and how mindfulness can drive parenting choices. Join us in this session to learn about daily exercises to enrich conscious parenting.

Presenter: Susana Bustamante

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AISD Tools, Stay Informed & Stay Engaged3 p.m.

The AISD Parent Portal serves as the primary resource for all of the services provided online to our parents. This site gives parents direct access into their child's classroom information, registration to your child's campus, district-wide information and links to other often used services. In this session you will learn about the parent portal and how to navigate the site.

Presenter: Heather Lee

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Knowing the Needs of My Children6 p.m.

SPANISH
The quality of the relationship with the children determines how much trust and respect exists between parents and children. This workshop will provide tools to strengthen trust and respect between parents and children.

Presenter: Leslie Montoya

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Tuesday, June 15

*Sessions in SPANISH will offer interpretation services in English Only.
**Sessions in English will offer interpretation services in Spanish and other languages upon request.

How to Manage Difficult Behavior9 a.m.

SPANISH
Every child is different. Each year brings different behaviors. This session will help you manage the ones causing you the most stress, and give more information about free classes offered by the Strong Start program.

Presenter: Vincent Tovar

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Three Daily Strategies to Enhance Well-Being11 a.m.

Learn how to increase your well-being while caring for those who depend on you. This workshop includes practical and effective strategies to reduce your stress and increase your well-being.

Presenter: Nadine Rueb

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"La Chancla" Parent Class3 p.m.

Discover goals to improve the proper discipline for the family and for the education in general

Presenter: Carlos Rene Ramirez

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Supporting Students’ Needs: A Conversation about ESSER III Federal Funds6 p.m.

SPANISHAustin ISD could receive up to $155 million in one-time federal funding to address students’ needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We need your input to identify the most meaningful ways to use those funds to help students succeed next school year.

Presenter: Leslie Montoya

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Wednesday, June 16

*Sessions in SPANISH will offer interpretation services in English Only.
**Sessions in English will offer interpretation services in Spanish and other languages upon request.

How to Manage Difficult Behavior9 a.m.

Every child is different. Each year brings different behaviors. This session will help you manage the ones causing you the most stress, and give more information about free classes offered by the Strong Start program.

Presenter: Vincent Tovar

Register

Conscious Parents, Happy Children11 a.m.

SPANISH
Conscious parenting is a term used by various psychologists (and others) to describe a style of parenting that usually focuses more on the parent and how mindfulness can drive parenting choices. Join us in this session to learn about daily exercises to enrich conscious parenting.

Presenter: Susana Bustamante

Register

Early College High School Preparation 3 p.m.

Join Austin Community College (ACC) to learn more about the dual credit courses offered at participating AISD high schools. In this session, participants will be given information on how to enroll into the Early College High School (ECHS) Preparation Program, the campuses that offer ECHS courses, cost for the student/family and about the benefits of enrolling your child into the program. Participants will gain a better understanding of what ECHS is and expand their knowledge about ACC in general.

Presenter: Teresa Durán

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Supporting Students’ Needs: A Conversation about ESSER III Federal Funds  6 p.m.

Austin ISD could receive up to $155 million in one-time federal funding to address students’ needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We need your input to identify the most meaningful ways to use those funds to help students succeed next school year.

Presenter: Leslie Montoya

Register