Parent-Community University

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!

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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)

Parenting During COVID

(17 minutes long) 

Managing Stress During COVID

(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

Arabic - CPS Activities & Athletics Webinar

Spanish - CPS Activities & Athletics Webinar

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

Low to no cost internet

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)

Climate for Digital Learning at Home

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

Arabic - CPS Fine Arts Webinar

Spanish - CPS Fine Arts Webinar

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

Low to no cost internet

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)

Video

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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)

Parenting During COVID

(17 minutes long) 

Managing Stress During COVID

(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

Link to print and video resources.

Hygiene and Mask Wearing Practices: 

Helping to keep our students safe and well we will share best practices

(Pre-Recorded Session)

Video

5:00 p.m.

Exceptional Learner Session: English Learners

Information, Question and Answer Session

(Interpreted - Spanish, Arabic) 

Session Recording: Exceptional Learner English Learners

Spanish - English Learners

Arabic - 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

Low to no cost internet

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)

Structuring the Day

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

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