Parent University

Parent University 2023-24

District 161 is excited to host several Parent University sessions during the 2023-24 school year. Parent Universities provide learning experiences to empower families to support their student's academic success, and to assist parents/guardians in furthering their own education and developing new skills.

Date

Time

Topic / Description

Presenter

Location

October 3, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Digital Citizenship for Parents

Christina Jontra

Neptune Navigate

Parker Junior High School [2810 School Street | Flossmoor]

January 18, 2024

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Building Stress Awareness and Understanding Burnout

Paula Davis

Stress and Resilience Institute

Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights]

January 25, 2024

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Maintaining Strong Connections

Paula Davis

Stress and Resilience Institute

Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights]

February 1, 2024

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Leveraging Mental Strength in Parenting

Paula Davis

Stress and Resilience Institute

Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights]

February 8, 2024

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Building Parental Efficacy and Hope

Paula Davis

Stress and Resilience Institute

Normandy Villa [41 E. Elmwood Drive | Chicago Heights]

Parent University Sessions from 2022-23

Date

Time

Topic / Description

Presenter

Location

November 3, 2022

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Building Stress Awareness and Understanding Burnout

Paula Davis-Laack

Stress and Resilience Institute

Zoom

November 17, 2022

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Maintaining Strong Connections

Paula Davis-Laack

Stress and Resilience Institute

Click here to view a recording of the presentation.

December 7, 2022

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Erin's Law Overview: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse

J. Bart Klika, PhD, Social Work Chief Research Officer, Prevent Child Abuse America and Jackie Janicke, Director of Special Education

Zoom

January 19, 2023

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Leveraging Mental Strength in Parenting

Paula Davis-Laack

Stress and Resilience Institute

Click here to view a recording of the presentation.

February 2, 2023

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Building Parental Efficacy and Hope

Paula Davis-Laack

Stress and Resilience Institute

Zoom

Passcode: 799951

February 9, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Diversity Dinner

Registration is Required. Please complete the Diversity Dinner Registration form by February 1, 2023.

DeEtta Jones

CEO of DeEtta Jones and Associates

Parker Junior High School

March 1, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

How to Raise Successful Kids Without Overparenting

Registration is required. Please complete the registration form as soon as possible. Space is limited.

Julie Lythcott-Haims

New York Times Best-Selling Author

Parker Junior High School

March 7, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Digital Citizenship for Parents

Registration is required. Please complete the registration form by February 28, 2023.

Christina Jontra

Educator and CEO of Neptune Navigate digital citizenship organization

Parker Junior High School

April 18, 2023

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

ADHD in Children

Dr. Christine Kazlauskas

UChicago Medicine Medical Group

Click here for a copy of the presentation and here for a copy of the handout.

April 25, 2023

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Healthy Sleep Habits for Children

Dr. Holliday-Bell

UChicago Medicine Medical Group

Click here for a copy of the presentation.