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Family Institute Learning Sessions are categorized into four strands:

Strand 1 - Family Empowerment

Designed to support the personal and professional development goals of participants.  These sessions focus on child development, effective parenting practices, parent leadership, and advocacy.

Sample Sessions Will Include:

  •  Navigating the Prince George’s County Public Schools system
  •  Adolescent Growth and Development
  •  Child Development
  •  Financial Literacy
  •  Language Acquisition Classes
  •  Parent/Family Teacher Conferences
  •  Communicating with Schools, Communicating with Families, Communicating with Children

Strand II - 21st Century Learning

Designed to foster an in-depth understanding of a child’s grade level curriculum, assessments, academic supports, policies and procedures.

Sample Sessions Will Include:

  •  Arts Integration
  •  Assessments
  •  College and Career Readiness
  •  Early Childhood Education
  •  Learning in a Digital Age Arts Exploration
  •  Literacy Development
  •  Mathematics Fluency
  •  Science Technology Engineering Mathematics (STEM)
  •  Special Education Services

Strand III - Health and Wellness

Designed to offer participants the opportunity to develop healthy habits that promote success.  These sessions emphasize the importance of physical, social and emotional well-being.

Sample Sessions Will Include:

  •  Bullying
  •  Conflict Resolution
  •  Fitness Nutrition
  •  Restorative Justice
  •  Social Media Safety
  •  Stress Management

Strand IV - PGCPS Connects

Designed for Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) staff. Sessions aim to equip school and office staff with best practices in family and community engagement.

Sample Sessions Will Include:

  • Creating A Family Engagement Plan
  • Creating A Welcoming Environment
  • Cultural Proficiency
  • Effective Communication
  • Engaging All Families