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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Parent University 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.
Parent University 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.
Connect with us! Follow Parent University on Social Media! We are @BCPSParentU on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. You can also find us on Eventbrite, where we post most of our registrations. Follow us there to be alerted to any new events.
Attention BCPS Staff: Email us for information on how to join our Schoology group, where you can access all of our Parent Unversity resources and discussion board.
Highlighted Events:
Stock Market Game - A Family Activity
April 5 - June 4, 2021
The Stock Market Game teaches the importance of saving and investing. Family teams invest a hypothetical $100,000 in listed stocks, bonds, and mutual funds and learn the value of the capital markets as they work together to maximize the return of their portfolios. This is a self-paced family activity. Register your family today!
Head Start: Financial Literacy Series for Teens and Families
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 6:30 PM - Savings
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 6:30 PM - Budget & Debit Cards
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6:30 PM - Credit & Theft
The Baltimore County Student Council in partnership with BCPS Parent University and First Financial Federal Credit Union has created a brand new financial education series for teens and their families. Middle and high school students are welcomed to register. There are 3 presentations and students will only need to sign up once to receive join information for each session. Register Today!
Does your organization have a presentation that Parent University should consider offering? Please provide us information using our Proposal Form.
Need to contact us?
Email: parentu@bcps.org