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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 AcademyWinter/Spring 2025 Parent Academy Catalog:Are you interested in learning how to facilitate a parenting class at your school? You can earn $75 for each class you teach. You must have school staff to partner with you at your school.Sign up here for training: https://forms.office.com/r/A0cT6TkxseDPSCD Parenting Class Inquiry Link!!Sign up for Parenting Classes and make up to $600 https://bit.ly/DPSCDPCurrWeekly highlights include: Weekly Free Family Cooking Class, Vision Board, What ESE Parents Should KnowTuesday April 15, 2025Vision & Purpose-Vision BoardSonnie DayTurn your life visions into realties in the 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.3:00p-4:00pNichols Elementary/Middle3000 Burns Ave, Detroit, MI 48214What ESE Parents Should KnowSharene Nathan/ESE StaffOverview with new and existing parents with students that are receiving ESE services. Providing tools, resources and additional tips on this educational journey.4:30p-5:30pMoses Field @ Blackwell-VIRTUAL SESSIONWednesday April 16, 2025Office of Expectational Student Education presents: Parent Toolkit, what's in there and what's missing!Sharene NathanWhat is a parent toolkit? How do I create a Parent Toolkit? This workshop will provide you with information that parents should have as they go on this journey with their scholars. Provide links and documents for parents to keep and refer to.4:00p-5:00pbit.ly/ESEParentToolkitTrauma Informed ParentingHealing 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 better support your child's emotional well-being.4:30p-5:30pTurning Point –What ESE Parents Should KnowSharene Nathan/ESE StaffOverview with new and existing parents with students that are receiving ESE services. Providing tools, resources and additional tips on this educational journey.9:00 - 10:00 AMRoberto Clemente Learning Academy1551 Beard St, Detroit, MI 48209Painting With A PurposeMaya Boyd the ArtistThis course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as a way to cope, manage stress, and your mental health.4:00 - 5:00 PMDIA5161 Charles St, Detroit, MI 48212Thursday April 17, 2025Trauma Informed ParentingHealing 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 better support your child's emotional well-being.9:00a-10:00AMRonald Brown11530 Outer Dr E, Detroit, MI 48224Painting With A PurposeMaya Boyd the ArtistThis course will teach you how to use art and painting therapy as a way to cope, manage stress, and your mental health.3:30 PM - 4:30 PM"Vernor Middle School13726 Pembroke Ave, Detroit, MI 48235Digital Literacy BasicsInstructional SolutionsThis course clearly defines Digital literacy and covers the importance of being digitally literate while working and learning online. During the session families will gain a better understanding of how to engage now, extend at school and empower at home using digital literacy skills. By the end of the session, families will feel confident with supporting their students through an online community.3:30 PM - 4:30PMSpain Elementary-Middle School3700 Beaubien Blvd, Detroit, MI 48201