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Come take the journey with CPS!
Parent-Community University is an opportunity for our K-12 parents and community members to learn more about the programs, supports, and long-range planning of Columbia Public Schools. In 2020, sessions will be virtual July 28-August 6 and will focus on topics related to school re-opening in the fall. Whether you have a child in elementary, middle, or high school, each night will have information for you!
Date
Social-Emotional
Academic
Getting Ready for School
Technology
July 28th
Managing Stress for Caregivers and their Students:
The stresses of school closures and health worries impact everyone, but we all experience different feelings and show them in different ways
(Pre-Recorded Sessions Available Now)
(17 minutes long)
(13 minutes long)
2:00 p.m.
Navigating Schoology:
Learn to easily navigate Schoology to keep up to date with your student’s learning.
Session Recording: Navigating Schoology
5:00 p.m.
Activities and Athletics:
Information and Question and Answer Session(Interpreted - Spanish, Arabic)
Session Recording: Activities and Athletics
4:00 p.m.
Tech Troubleshooting:
We are here to help! Learn from the CPS Technology Services tech experts troubleshooting ideas and tips and tricks of the trade
Session Recording: Tech Troubleshooting
July 29th
Structuring the day with your student for online learning:
This session will provide you with some easy to implement tips and strategies to help your learner stay focused and engaged with their education while at home
(Pre-Recorded Session Available Now)
4:00 p.m.
Navigating See Saw:
This session is designed for K-5 parents who want to view their student’s posts in various classrooms in the SeeSaw Family app.
Session Recording: Navigating SeeSaw
5:00 p.m.
Fine Arts:
Information, Question and Answer Session
(Interpreted - Spanish, Arabic)
Session Recording: Fine Arts
6:00 p.m.
Tech Troubleshooting:
We are here to help! Learn from the CPS Technology tech experts troubleshooting ideas and tips and tricks of the trade
Session Recording: Tech Troubleshooting
July 30th
Dr. Tashel Bordere: Trauma and Loss
(60 minutes)
Part 1: Led by Dr. Tashel Bordere, University of Missouri Certified Thanatologist Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Science State Extension Specialist, Youth Development
Recorded Session: Trauma and Loss
Link to print and video resources.
Part 2 will be a live session held on August 5 at 6:00 p.m.Hygiene and Mask Wearing Practices:
Helping to keep our students safe and well we will share best practices
(Pre-Recorded Session)
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4:00 p.m.
Navigating Schoology:
Learn to easily navigate Schoology to keep up to date with your student’s learning.
Session Recording: Navigating Schoology
5:00 p.m.
Practical Arts and CTE:
Information, Question and Answer Session
Session Recording: Practical Arts and CTE
6:00 p.m.
Staying Safe Online:
Keeping our students safe is a high priority! Learn from our CPS media specialists how to develop safe online practices
Session Recording: Staying Safe Online
August 4
Managing Stress for Caregivers and their Students:
The stresses of school closures and health worries impact everyone, but we all experience different feelings and show them in different ways
(Pre-Recorded Sessions Available Now)
(17 minutes long)
(13 minutes long)
6:00 p.m.
Navigating Schoology:
Learn to easily navigate Schoology to keep up to date with your student’s learning
Session Recording: Navigating Schoology
5:00 p.m.
Exceptional Learner Session:
Gifted Education
Session Recording: Exceptional Learner EEE
4:00 p.m.
Staying Safe Online:
Keeping our students safe is a high priority! Learn from our CPS media specialists how to develop safe online practices
Session Recording: Staying Safe Online
August 5
6:00 p.m.
Dr. Tashel Bordere: Trauma and Loss
(30 minutes)
Part 2: Led by Dr. Bordere, University of Missouri Certified Thanatologist Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Science State Extension Specialist, Youth Development
Session Recording: Trauma and Loss
Hygiene and Mask Wearing Practices:
Helping to keep our students safe and well we will share best practices
(Pre-Recorded Session)
5:00 p.m.
Exceptional Learner Session: English Learners
Information, Question and Answer Session
(Interpreted - Spanish, Arabic)
Session Recording: Exceptional Learner English Learners
4:00 p.m.
Tech Troubleshooting:
We are here to help! Learn from the CPS Technology tech experts troubleshooting ideas and tips and tricks of the trade.
Session Recording: Tech Troubleshooting
August 6
Structuring the day with your student for online learning:
This session will provide you with some easy to implement tips and strategies to help your learner stay focused and engaged with their education while at home
(Pre-Recorded Session Available Now)
6:00 p.m. Navigating See Saw:
This session is designed for K-5 parents who want to view their student’s posts in various classrooms in the SeeSaw Family app.
Session Recording: Navigating See Saw
5:00 p.m. Exceptional Learner Session:
Special Education
Information and Question and Answer Session
Session Recording: Exceptional Learner SPED
2:00 p.m.
Staying Safe Online
Keeping our students safe is a high priority. Learn from our CPS media specialists how to develop safe online practices
Session Recording: Staying Safe Online