Parent University offers resources, videos, workshops, and system updates to support the needs of your family. Our program goals align with the BCPS Compass: Our Pathway to Excellence - Focus Area 4 - Community Engagement and Partnerships. 

"Communicate, engage, and partner with our parents and communities. Strong and successful schools are supported by engaged families, neighbors, and businesses. Every school deserves investment and involvement from the greater community to meet student needs and prepare our future workforce."

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Check out the latest episode of our new Parent University IN THE KNOW podcast. Students, families, and staff have come together to share hot topics and tips for student success! 


 

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Take a Look at Our Parent U Event Schedule!
Looking to learn more about helping your child in math or reading? Maybe you need some information on social-emotional support? Have questions about preparing for college or filling out applications? You'll want to see all of the amazing offerings on our schedule. We work with BCPS educators, central offices, and community partners to offer a library of workshops, panel discussions, support groups, and more! Check out some of the highlighted events below.


Browse our Resource Library 
Parent U has organized a comprehensive library of BCPS created and community resources. We are consistently building and adding new information so check back often.



Video Library
We have compiled a list of BCPS and community-created videos for families to use when supporting their child's learning. Search the list for instructional videos, Parent U Shows, stories for preschoolers and more!

Lunch & Learn - Using an Assertive Voice to Set Limits Respectfully

April 21 - 12:30 PM

In this session, we will discuss how the skill of assertiveness along with the power of attention support the concept that what you focus on you get more of. Strategies for how to set limits respectfully, advocate for yourself, and teach your child(ren) to do so will be shared and discussed. 

Register today!

Lunch & Learn -Child Abuse Awareness

April 22 - 12:30 PM

This session of BCPS Parent University Lunch & Learn focuses on identifying the different types of child abuse.  The Center for Family success walks us through recognizing the signs and will share resources and practices for dealing with the situations once abuse has been identified.

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Lunch & Learn -ECPR: Emotional Connect, Partner, & Respond

May 4 - 12:30 PM

In this session, we will discuss how the skill of assertiveness along with the power of attention support the concept that what you focus on you get more of. Strategies for how to set limits respectfully, advocate for yourself, and teach your child(ren) to do so will be shared and discussed.

Register today!

Lunch & Learn - Building Self-Esteem and Willpower

May 18 - 12:30 PM

In this session, we will discuss how the skill of choices along with the power of free will support the building of self-esteem and willpower in children and adults. Strategies for how to support impulse control and support autonomy through offering choices will be shared and discussed. 

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Does your organization have a presentation that Parent University should consider offering? Please provide us information using our Proposal Form.

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