Springfield Parent Academy

Springfield Parent Academy Educate, Motivate, And Engage For Success! 2013-2014 Course Catalogue Cursos disponibles en Español SpringfieldParentAcademy.com Find Us on Facebook & YouTube

Table of contents About Springfield Parent Academy A Message from Superintendent Daniel Warwick Course Information Courses on Wheels Parent Conferences Parent & Community Engagement Center In Spanish/En Español Partners & Sponsors 1 2 3 4 8 9 10 14 About The Springfield Parent Academy Educate, Motivate and Engage for Success About SPA What is the Springfield Parent Academy (SPA)? The Springfield Parent Academy is a partnership of community agencies, businesses, schools and churches working together to provide FREE learning opportunities for Springfield s parents, families, and other caring adults. Through these learning opportunities parents and caring adults will: Support children in achieving academic success Build their own skills Connect with their children s schools Learn to advocate for themselves and their children What is the Purpose of Springfield Parent Academy? Studies have shown that consistently engaging parents and other adults in learning activities can be a major factor in improving a student s academic success. SPA strives to: Assist and support parents and guardians to positively impact educational outcomes for children Build skills, knowledge and capacity of families to develop their children and themselves Empower parents to effectively advocate for themselves and their children Strengthen home/school connections Who Can Attend Springfield Parent Academy offerings? Any caring adult in the life of a child including parents, grandparents, foster parents, agency workers, educators and others who play a significant role supporting youth. SPA serve families of children throughout the community including those in public, charter, private, parochial and home schools, early childhood programs, home day care and young children still at home. Where are Springfield Parent Academy offerings held? Our offerings are conducted in school buildings, early childhood centers, housing complexes, libraries, community centers and other settings throughout the city. Our Contact Information Mailing Address: Springfield Parent Academy 91 School Street Springfield, MA 01103 Phone Number: 413-787-7908 Fax Number: 413-787-6692 Website: SpringfieldParentAcademy.com 1

Message from Superintendent Daniel Warwick Dear Parents and Guardians, Students, Springfield Public School Staff and the Springfield Community, Welcome to the 2013-14 school year! Our promise is to create a culture of equity and proficiency to raise the bar for all of our students. But teachers and students are not the only ones charged with the important responsibility of teaching and learning. To borrow from an adage, it takes a village to raise a child. Springfield Public Schools stands proud of our efforts to engage parents and other caring adults as partners in their student s education. The Springfield Parent Academy (SPA) is a cornerstone of such efforts. Founded three years ago as a community initiative with more than 52 partners, the Springfield Parent Academy is committed to motivating, engaging and educating not only students but the entire Springfield community one parent, one family at a time. The energy and promise of this initiative was present from the start and its momentum has continued to build. To date, the SPA has offered more than 250 free courses and featured dozens of public speakers. The SPA has provided a myriad of resources through offering free courses such as Homework Survival Guide for Parents, Roadmap to College, and Your Family s Health on the Internet. To date, more than 2,000 people have taken advantage of the Springfield Parent Academy. In fact, the demand for programming reached such a high that SPA organizers last year launched Courses on Wheels, courses with front door delivery whether that is a church, apartment complex or community meeting space. The expansion of the SPA is proof positive of our community s drive to continue striving for new heights. Special Message As we approach the 2013-14 school year, I hope you all share my excitement and optimism about what lies ahead. Springfield Public Schools has implemented a process of continuous improvement and we are working hard to strengthen the social, emotional and academic status for all our students. We must all do our part as partners laying the groundwork for the future of our young people, our families and our community. So, for those of you who will be new the SPA this year, I offer a very warm welcome. For those of you who are returning, I enthusiastically welcome you back. And for all of you, I wish you an empowered and inspired year! Sincerely, Daniel J. Warwick Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools 2

For more information on this event see page 8 About SPA 3 Course Information Our Offerings Springfield Parent Academy (SPA) offers parents and families FREE educational opportunities. These opportunities are designed to help children succeed and assist parents and caring adults to attain personal goals. SPA learning sessions are focused on seven areas that support parents and caring adults in ways that empower them to be leaders and advocates for student learning. In addition, our courses are designed to help each participant gain knowledge and skills in the area of interest. Courses Area of Focus Child Development - provides understanding of typical social, emotional and educational growth for children from birth through high school (i.e. milestones) Health & Safety - Raising a healthy child in a safe environment from birth through high school Family & Community Programming - Activities and resources for the whole family in greater Springfield Parenting - Learning techniques to help one be a better parent/parent figure Finances - How to better manage your family finances Dealing with School - How to navigate your child s school system Personal Growth - Improving skills for adult development-an opportunity to focus on one s life skills How to Register There are several ways to register for a course. ONLINE at SpringfieldParentAcademy.com Calling our main offices located at the Parent & Community Engagement Center at 413-787-7908. Language of Instruction Some courses (or sections of courses) will be delivered in languages other than English. This information is listed under the course location. If no language is indicated, instruction will be in English. LIMITED translation services may be possible for other offerings based upon demand. If you would like translation services for a specific course, please contact us at 413-787-7908.

Organizations Cancellation If a course is canceled due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, this information will be posted on SpringfieldParentAcademy.com or available at 413-787-7908. All course information is subject to change. Please check SpringfieldParentAcademy.com for the most up to date information on any offering. 1. Review the Courses On Wheels menu and arrange for a course to be offered for your employees and/or clientele 2. Be a host location for your neighborhood and surrounding area Courses on Wheels These offerings are designed to meet people where they are. Springfield Parent Academy will deliver these courses on site to school groups, faith-based organizations, housing complexes and other community groups. If your organization is interested in hosting any of these topics, please call 413-787-7908 for more details. We also have the capacity to deliver information on topics that are NOT listed below. If you have a special interest, please speak to us about it. Here is how you can get involved Parents, Guardians, and Caring Adults 1. Visit SpringfieldParentAcademy.com for Courses On Wheels that have been arranged throughout the city and is open to all 2. Talk with your faith-based group, community organization, area businesses, place of employment or neighborhood group about bringing Courses On Wheels to your location 3. Do you have friends, neighbors, or family members that you think might attend a Courses On Wheels offering? Take the lead, secure a location and schedule a course date and time by filling out a Courses On Wheels request found under the Courses On Wheels tab in our website SpringfieldParentAcademy.com List of courses ABC s of the IEP (and 504 Plan) Participants are provided with clear explanations of the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan processes. Areas of discussion include Special Education laws, timelines, rights and responsibilities. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Special Education Department Buckle Up - How to Travel the Internet Safely Participants will explore many aspects of internet safety. Topics will include (but are not limited to) common sense tips to online talk, identity theft, computer hacking, phishing and cyber-bullying. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Instructional Technology Department CHOICES: Steps Towards Health The University of Massachusetts Extension Nutrition Education Program promotes healthy eating by providing nutrition and food safety education. Program participants are encouraged to reach individual goals by making small changes over time. The curriculum emphasizes eating a variety of foods, being physically active, taste-testing healthy recipes, handling food safely and enjoying foods in moderation. Available for presentation in English or Spanish. Provider: UMASS Extension Nutrition Education Program Effective Use of School Menus in Managing Your Child s Diabetes Struggling to keep your child s blood sugar under control while away at school? Wish you could plan Courses on Wheels 4

Courses on Wheels your child s meals ahead of time? Then you will want to attend this course. Join other care givers as we discuss how the school menu can assist with menu planning as well as reviewing carbohydrate counting and the balance between insulin and carbohydrates in managing diabetes. Your child with diabetes is welcome and encouraged to attend. Provider: Sodexo School Services Everything You Want to Know About Credit BUT Are Afraid to Ask This offering is designed to give a basic understanding of Credit. Discussion will include: understanding what a credit score is, why credit is important, how credit scores are created, what affects YOUR credit score, how to repair credit scores and how to obtain and read a FREE credit report. Available for presentation in English or Spanish. Provider: TD Bank Face it! It s All About Facebook Facebook is now a large part of many children s lives. This offering will discuss with parents/guardians how it can be used safely. Discussion will focus on how to engage children in a conversation about many aspects of using Facebook, including what information is appropriate to share publicly and what is not. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Instructional Technology Department Financial Aid Overview This course is designed to give a basic understanding of the financial aid process for college-bound or college-age students. This presentation will cover the financial aid application process and award letters, overview of grants, scholarships and loans. Provider: uaspire Homework Help: Recipe for Student Success It s a fact! Children who do homework do better in school. Homework reinforces learning. It gives children a chance to catch up if they re behind, and it gives those who are doing well a chance to go deeper into the subject. So, if homework is such a good thing, why is it such a family headache? Come and find out how both you and your children can win the homework battle! Available for presentation in English, Spanish or Somali. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department MCAS: Roadmap to Understanding Your Child s Scores So your child has taken the MCAS exam, NOW WHAT? Join us for a hands-on interactive offering. Learn what your student s MCAS scores mean. You will receive information on how to read the MCAS Parent/Guardian Report, Performance Levels and Growth Percentile. This offering will also give you the right questions to ask your student and teacher on monitoring their progress. Available for presentation in English, Spanish or Somali. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department More than the Birds and the Bees: Talking to Children About Sex This course will look at communication strategies for parents, from infancy through adolescence that can help families prepare children to deal with sexual issues in their lives. We will look at the importance of families choices of parenting strategy, parent-child communication style, parent roll modeling, and choice of what information to share when can help children make good decisions in an ever more sexual society. Provider: Baystate Family Advocacy Center Motivating Your Child for Success Success occurs when parents believe in their children and children learn to believe in themselves. This offering will focus on helping parents learn how to motivate students though the principles of Effective Effort and Efficacy. Available for presentation in English or Spanish. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department 5

Parents Are Powerful Wanted: Parents who want to be a powerful role model in the life of their child! This offering explores what parents can do at home, in school and at the school district level to ensure their child receives a quality education. Learn strategies to get involved at school, at home and what key questions to ask so you receive powerful responses from your child, teacher and school. Available for presentation in English, Spanish or Somali. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department Pathways to Parent Engagement Want to know more about how to get involved in the Springfield Public School s (SPS) community? Now s your chance! This multiple session offering will include SPS department and partner presentations, hands on activities, and school tours. Upon completion, parents will have the tools and knowledge necessary to become even more active in the future of Springfield s children. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Schools & Community Partnerships Department Roadmap to College Are you stressing over college applications and SAT exams? Find out how students can become SAT experts and see what type of role the exam plays in getting into the school of their choice. Learn the steps from ninth to twelfth grade to prepare for and complete the college application process. This is a great offering for collegebound high school students and their parents. Provider: Huntington Learning Center Scrapbooking Do you love scrapbooking? This is the perfect time for you to work on a project for your loved one(s). Participants will work on completing a scrapbooking album. Instructions will cover collecting pictures for your pages, organizing materials, and how to get that finished look. Participants will need to bring pictures, paper, scissors, embellishments and a tape runner to each session. Cricut to cut letters and other tools will be available. Available for presentation in English or Spanish. Provider: Rosa Nieves So You Want to Buy a House! Understand the basics of the home buying process. Discussion will include: preapproval vs. prequalification, developing your search criteria, making an offer, after your offer is accepted and the closing process. Provider: William Raveis Real Estate Steps to Get to College Parents play a key role in educating children about the importance of attending college. This workshop offers information on the college application process and the activities students must engage in preparation for 6

Courses on Wheels college acceptance. Available for presentation in English or Spanish. Provider: Mass Migrant Education Program Suicide Prevention Suicide is one of the most common causes of death in adolescents. A SPA focus group identified this as something Springfield parents want to hear about. Many people don t know when to think a child may be suicidal, and many are afraid to say something or don t know how to find help when they do recognize the signs. There is a common myth that asking about suicide will put the idea into their head. Yet when we see completed suicides, there are often signs that could have led to help, not helplessness. We will discuss those signs, and what a parent figure can do to prevent such a tragic loss. Provider: Baystate Family Advocacy Center Understanding American Schools: Welcome New Families from Abroad For families who are new to the U.S., American schools and our educational system can be very puzzling and confusing. This workshop suggests ways new immigrant families can help their children succeed in school as they adjust to a new culture and language. Available for presentation in English, Spanish or Somali. Provider: Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department Understanding the Sexual Behavior of Children Participants will learn what sexual behaviors to expect from children, when behaviors are a sign of problems, and how to help their children grow up healthy in a world full of sexual messages Provider: Audrey Murph, Certified Social Worker with the Springfield Public Schools to these questions and talk about our role as parents, community members, and citizens to ensure local decisions about our schools advance the needs of all students in Springfield. Provider: Stand for Children Massachusetts Why Advocate for Our Children s Education? Learn about the local education system, the needs of the local community and what you can do to help improve public schools for your child. Learn how to use YOUR VOICE to participate in our political and education system. Available for presentation in English and Spanish. Provider: Stand for Children Massachusetts Who is uaspire and How They Can Help Us? This offering provides an overview of uaspire programs and free services to organizations that work with college-bound students. From early awareness to postsecondary options, uaspire works with students in the Springfield community with affording college. Provider: uaspire What s the function of the School Committee? How do School Committee decisions affect our community, schools and our children? Get the answers 7

Organizations Fall 2013 Fall and Spring Parent conference The Springfield Parent Academy is introducing a new course format for the 2013-2014 school year. Springfield Parent Academy will offer two day-long Saturday learning sessions during the academic year; one in the fall and one in the spring. Additionally, sessions will be offered throughout the year at schools, libraries, and community centers through our Courses On Wheels menu. The Saturday day-long session provides an opportunity for parents to sharpen their skills through courses that cover areas such as: child development, health & safety, family & community programming, parenting, finances, dealing with school, and personal growth. By making the transition to this new course delivery format, SPA hopes to give the parents, children, and families in the community greater opportunity to attend as many courses as possible, all at once. Here is how you can get involved Parents, Guardians, and Caring Adults 1. Visit the SpringfieldParentAcademy.com for more information on the Fall & Spring Saturday event and to register to attend 2. Talk with your faith-based group, community organization, area businesses, place of employment, or neighborhood group about making it an organization-wide event for everyone to attend 3. Encourage friends, neighbors, and family members to visit SpringfieldParentAcademy.com and register to attend 1. Be part of the planning committee 2. Host a table at the event 3. Complete the course proposal form found at SpringfieldParentAcademy.com and conduct a course at the fall or spring event 4. Share the information about the fall/spring Saturday events with your employees and clientele Parent and community engagement center This past July the Springfield Public Schools opened their new Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) Center at 91 School Street. Recognizing the important role parents and community partners have in the education of our children it was decided to utilize this available space to support these important stakeholders. The determination was made to relocate the Parent Information Center (PIC) from the lower level of Milton Bradley School to the new PACE Center. Along with PIC, the Family Education, McKinney-Vento/METCO and School and Community Partnerships departments have also been sited at the PACE Center. Additional PACE Center support services include satellite offices for Early Childhood, English Language Learners and Pupil Services departments. The Parent and Community Engagement Center is the Go To Place for Springfield families, providing a comprehensive and cohesive, capacity-building culture. Our mission is to provide exemplary customer service and quality learning opportunities so that families and community partners are empowered to positively impact educational outcomes for children. We will: Be a network of learning opportunities for parents, other caring adults and community partners dedicated to excellence and academic achievement for 21st Century success Parent Conferences 8

Offer welcoming, safe, nurturing and respectful learning environments Utilize highly qualified and professional staff Create effective parent and community partnerships Ensure equitable, efficient and appropriate use of resources and funding Provide responsive, effective and accountable leadership Establish effective, multi-lingual, family-friendly and multi-media communication systems Health services for students entering Springfield Public Schools (SPS) Family Resource Center providing resources and information about SPS and community programs Springfield Parent Academy workshops and information on a variety of ways YOU can be actively involved in your child s education and schools Resources for homeless students/families under the McKinney Vento Act En español Parent Conferences The following services are available onsite to families: Student registration, school assignments, address changes and transfers Language Assessment (for non-native English speakers) 9 Acerca de la Academia para los Padres de Springfield Educar, Motivar y Estimular la Participación para obtener éxito Qué es la Academia para los Padres de Springfield (SPA, por sus siglas en inglés)? La Academia para los Padres de Springfield es una asociación de agencias de la comunidad, empresas, escuelas e iglesias que trabajan en conjunto para proporcionar oportunidades de aprendizaje GRATIS para los padres, los familiares y otros adultos que ofrecen cuidados a niños en Springfield. A través de estas oportunidades de aprendizaje los padres y los adultos que ofrecen cuidados van a: Apoyar a los niños para lograr el éxito académico Construir sus propias destrezas Conectar con las escuelas de sus hijos Aprender a defenderse por sí mismos y defender a sus hijos Cuál es el propósito de la Academia para los Padres de Springfield? Los estudios han demostrado que la participación constante de los padres y otros adultos en las actividades de aprendizaje puede ser un factor mayor para mejorar el éxito académico de un estudiante. SPA se esfuerza por: Asistir y apoyar a los padres y tutores para que tengan un impacto positivo en los resultados educativos de los niños

Desarrollar las habilidades, el conocimiento y la capacidad de las familias para el desarrollo de sus hijos y de sí mismos Capacitar a los padres para defenderse eficazmente a sí mismos y a sus hijos Reforzar las conexiones del hogar / la escuela Quién puede asistir a las ofertas de la Academia para los Padres de Springfield? Cualquier adulto que se ocupa del cuidado en la vida de un niño incluyendo a los padres, abuelos, padres de crianza, trabajadores de agencias, educadores y otros que juegan un papel significativo apoyando a los jóvenes. SPA sirve a las familias de niños a través de la comunidad incluyendo a aquellos en escuelas públicas, escuelas charter, privadas, parroquiales y los que aprenden en el hogar, programas de infancia temprana, cuidados de día en el hogar y a los niños jóvenes que se encuentran todavía en el hogar. Dónde toman lugar las ofertas de la Academia para los Padres de Springfield? Nuestras ofertas toman lugar en los edificios escolares, centros de infancia temprana, complejo de viviendas, bibliotecas, centros comunitarios y otros lugares por toda la ciudad. Nuestra información de contacto Dirección de correos: Springfield Parent Academy 91 School Street Springfield, MA 01103 Número de teléfono: 413-787-7908 Número de fax: 413-787-6692 Sitio web: SpringfieldParentAcademy.com Cursos sobre ruedas Estas ofertas están diseñadas para reunirse con las personas donde ellos estén. La Academia para los Padres de Springfield entregará estos cursos en el sitio a grupos escolares, organizaciones religiosas, complejos de viviendas y otros grupos comunitarios. Si su organización está interesada en organizar alguno de estos temas, por favor llame al 787-7908 para obtener más detalles. También tenemos la capacidad para entregar información en áreas que NO están enumeradas a continuación. Si usted tiene un interés especial, por favor hable con nosotros acerca de esto. Así es como usted puede participar Padres, Tutores y Adultos que se ocupan del cuidado de niños 1. Visite SpringfieldParentAcademy.com para los Cursos Sobre Ruedas que pueden ser organizados por toda la ciudad y que están abiertos para todos 2. Hable con su grupo religioso, organización comunitaria, negocios del área, lugar de empleo o grupo de vecindario acerca de cómo traer los Cursos Sobre Ruedas a su localidad 3. Tiene usted amigos, vecinos, o miembros de la familia que usted cree que puedan asistir a las ofertas de los Cursos Sobre Ruedas? Tome la iniciativa, asegure una localidad y programe una fecha y hora para el curso llenando la solicitud de Cursos Sobre Ruedas que se encuentra bajo el resguardo Cursos Sobre Ruedas en nuestro sitio web SpringfieldParentAcademy.com En Español 10

En Español Lista de Cursos CHOICES: Pasos hacia la salud El Programa de Extensión sobre Educación Nutricional de la Universidad de Massachusetts promueve los hábitos de comidas saludables ofreciendo educación sobre la nutrición y la seguridad de los alimentos. Los participantes al programa son estimulados a alcanzar los objetivos individuales haciendo pequeños cambios con el tiempo. El plan de estudios pone énfasis en comer una variedad de alimentos, estar activo físicamente, probar recetas saludables, manipular los alimentos de forma segura y disfrutar de los alimentos en moderación. Disponible para la presentación en inglés o en español. Proveedor: Programa de Extensión sobre Educación Nutricional UMASS Todo lo que usted desea preguntar acerca del crédito PERO que tiene miedo a preguntar Esta oferta está diseñada para tener un conocimiento básico acerca del Crédito. La discusión va a incluir: entender lo que es una calificación para el crédito, por qué es importante el crédito, cómo se crean las calificaciones para el crédito, qué afecta SU calificación para el crédito, cómo se reparan las calificaciones para el crédito y cómo se puede obtener y leer un informe sobre el crédito GRATIS. Disponible para la presentación en inglés o en español. Proveedor: TD Bank Ayuda con la tarea: receta para el éxito del estudiante Es un hecho! Los niños que hacen la tarea tienen más éxito en la escuela. La tarea refuerza el aprendizaje. Les da a los niños una oportunidad para ponerse al día si están atrasados, y les da a aquellos que están haciéndolo bien, una oportunidad para ir más profundo en la materia. De modo que si la tarea es algo tan bueno, por qué es un dolor de cabeza para la familia? Venga y averigüe cómo ambos, usted y sus hijos pueden ganar la batalla de la tarea! Disponible para la presentación en inglés, español o somalí. Proveedor: Departamento de Educación para las Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield MCAS: Un plan de trabajo para entender las puntuaciones de su hijo Así es que su hijo ha tomado los exámenes MCAS, Y AHORA QUÉ? Únase a nosotros para una oferta práctica interactiva. Aprenda lo que significan las puntuaciones del MCAS de su hijo. Usted recibirá información sobre cómo leer el Informe de MCAS para los Padres/Tutores, los Niveles de Rendimiento y el Percentil de Crecimiento. Esta oferta también le dará las preguntas correctas para preguntar a su estudiante y al maestro en el seguimiento de su progreso. Disponible para la presentación en inglés, español o somalí. Proveedor: Departamento de Educación para las Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield Motivando a su hijo para el éxito El éxito ocurre cuando los padres creen en sus hijos y los hijos aprenden a creer en ellos mismos. Esta oferta se enfoca en ayudar a los padres a aprender cómo motivar a los estudiantes a través de los principios del Esfuerzo Efectivo y la Eficacia. Disponible para la presentación en inglés o en español. Proveedor: Departamento de Educación para las Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield Haciendo las maletas Una guía para la transición a la Escuela Intermedia La transición de la escuela primaria a la intermedia suele ser a menudo un momento emocionante, pero de estrés para los estudiantes y los padres. Haciendo las maletas Una guía para la transición a la Escuela Intermedia les dará a los padres el apoyo en esta apasionante tarea. Esta oferta sacará el estrés de la transición a la escuela intermedia y hará la mejor transición para usted y para su hijo. Disponible para la presentación en inglés, español o somalí. Proveedor: Departamento de Educación para las Familias de las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield 11

Los padres son poderosos Se buscan: Padres que deseen ser un modelo poderoso en la vida de sus hijos! Esta oferta explora lo que los padres pueden hacer en la casa, en la escuela y a nivel del distrito escolar para asegurar que sus hijos reciban una educación de calidad. Aprenda las estrategias para participar en la escuela, en el hogar y las preguntas claves para preguntar de modo que usted reciba respuestas enérgicas de su hijo, el maestro y la escuela. Disponible para la presentación en inglés, español o somalí. Proveedor: Departamento de Educación para las Familias en las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield. Coleccionando Recortes Le gusta coleccionar recortes? Este es el momento perfecto para que usted trabaje en un proyecto para los que ama. Los participantes trabajarán para completar un álbum de recortes. Las instrucciones cubrirán cómo coleccionar fotos para sus páginas, cómo organizar materiales y cómo obtener un terminado. Los participantes necesitarán traer fotos, papel, tijeras, adornos y un corredor de cinta para cada sesión. Cricut para cortar letras y otras herramientas estarán disponibles. Disponible para la presentación en inglés o español. Proveedor: Rosa Nieves Estandarizar los exámenes: Cómo ayudar a su hijo a prepararse Averigüe los pros y contras de estandarizar los exámenes y cómo usted puede ayudar a su hijo a prepararse adecuadamente. Usted recibirá valiosa información sobre quién, qué, por qué y cuándo acerca de los MCAS! Esta oferta no se debe pasar. Disponible para la presentación en inglés, español o somalí. Proveedor: Departamento de Educación para las Familias en las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield. Pasos par air a la universidad Los padres juegan un papel fundamental en la educación de los niños acerca de la importancia de asistir a la universidad. Este taller ofrece información sobre el proceso de solicitud universitario y las actividades en que los estudiantes tienen que participar en preparación para ser aceptados en la universidad. Disponible para la presentación en inglés o español. Proveedor: Programa de Educación para Migrantes en Massachusetts Entendiendo las Escuelas Estadounidenses: Bienvenidas nuevas familias del extranjero Para las familias que son nuevas en los EE.UU., las escuelas estadounidenses y nuestro sistema educativo pueden ser muy misteriosos y confusos. Este taller sugiere maneras en que las nuevas familias de inmigrantes pueden ayudar a sus hijos a tener éxito en la escuela mientras ellos se ajustan a una nueva cultura e idioma. Disponible para la presentación en inglés, español y somalí. Proveedor: Departamento de Educación para las Familias en las Escuelas Públicas de Springfield. Cuál es la función del Comité Escolar? Cómo afectan las decisiones del Comité Escolar a nuestra comunidad, escuelas y a nuestros hijos? Obtenga las respuestas a estas preguntas y hable acerca de nuestro papel como padres, miembros de la comunidad y ciudadanos para garantizar que las decisiones locales acerca de nuestras escuelas avanzan las necesidades de todos los estudiantes en Springfield. Proveedor: Stand for Children Massachusetts (De parte de los niños de Massachusetts) Por qué defender la educación de nuestros hijos? Aprenda sobre el sistema educativo local, las necesidades de la comunidad local y lo que usted puede hacer para ayudar a mejorar las escuelas públicas para su hijo. Aprenda a usar SU VOZ para participar en nuestro sistema político y educativo. Disponible para la presentación en inglés y español. Proveedor: Stand for Children Massachusetts En Español 12

Conferencias de otoño y primavera para los Padres En Español La Academia para Padres de Springfield está introduciendo un nuevo formato del curso para el año escolar 2013-2014. La Academia para los Padres de Springfield ofrecerá dos sesiones de aprendizaje de un día de duración en sábado, durante el año académico: una en el otoño y otra en la primavera. Además las sesiones se ofrecerán durante el año en escuelas, bibliotecas y en centros de la comunidad a través de nuestro menú Cursos Sobre Ruedas. La sesión de un día completo en sábado ofrece una oportunidad para que los padres mejoren sus habilidades a través de cursos que cubren áreas tales como: el desarrollo infantil, la salud y la seguridad, la programación familiar y de la comunidad, la crianza, las finanzas, cómo negociar con la escuela y el crecimiento personal. Al hacer la transición a este nuevo formato de entrega del curso, SPA espera dar a los padres, niños y a las familias en la comunidad una mayor oportunidad para asistir a tantos cursos como sea posible, al mismo tiempo. Así es cómo usted puede participar Padres, Tutores, y Adultos que se ocupan del cuidado de niños 1. Visite SpringfieldParentAcademy.com para más información sobre el evento del sábado en el otoño y en la primavera y para inscribirse para asistir 2. Hable con su grupo religioso, organización comunitaria, negocios del área, lugares de empleo, o grupos del vecindario acerca de cómo hacer un evento de toda la organización para que todos asistan 3. Anime a los amigos, vecinos y miembros de la familia para que visiten SpringfieldParentAcademy.com y para que se inscriban para asistir 13

Springfield Parent Academy Partners Springfield Parent Academy partners are made up of schools, community organizations, local businesses, government agencies and faith-based groups. They are our partners because they provide us with essential assistance such as; financial support, facilities for classes, services or supplies and/or many of our offerings. If your organization is interested in becoming a Springfield Parent Academy partner, please contact us. (Contact information on page 1 of this catalogue.) Our Partners American International College American Foundation for Suicide Prevention An Afro-American Point of View Bay Path College Baystate Health, Inc. Behavioral Health Network City of Springfield Office of the Mayor Domenic J. Sarno Department of Elder Affairs Cooperative Kids Dunbar Y Family and Community Center Elms College Hampden Bank Hampden County Sheriff s Department HCS Head Start Holyoke Community College Home City Families Huntington Learning Centers Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Jewish Community Center Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Liberty Tax Service ~ Una Familia Sin Fronteras Mass Mentor Mass Migrant Education Program MassMutual Financial Group Mercy Medical Center Family Life Center for Maternity New Hope Pentecostal Church Pan African Historical Museum (PAHMUSA) Pioneer Valley Asthma Coalition Pride Stations & Stores Regional Employment Board of Hampden County Rick s Place Sodexo Springfield City Library Springfield College Springfield Family Support Programs Family Resource Center Springfield Housing Authority Springfield Partners for Community Action Springfield Public Schools Family Education Department Federal Magnet Program Instructional Technology Parent Information Center Pupil Services School & Community Partnerships Springfield School Volunteers Springfield Technical Community College Square One Stand for Children Talk/Read/Succeed TD Bank uaspire UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program United Way of Pioneer Valley University of Massachusetts Western New England University Westfield State University WGBY YMCA of Greater Springfield Partners & Sponsors 14