Free Parent Workshops Available

The Special Education Department is hosting several free parent workshops in the coming weeks, including “ReCentering Parenting” and continuing Parenting Services series. Beginning Sept. 30, “ReCentering Parenting" is a six-week class open to all district parents and teaches how-to transform parenting performance while simultaneously improving a child’s academic, citizenship, social, emotional and home performance, taught by lecturer Michael Clark. It’s held Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. at Mt. Everest Academy. Special Education Parenting Workshops for 2010-2011 are beginning next week at four locations: Jerabek, Miller and Cherokee Point elementary schools, as well as the Ballard Parent Center. Topics include “Supporting Your Child’s Learning at Home,” “Communications and Managing Stress” and autism. For more information, please contact Pat Moulton at (619) 725-7327 or visit the website.

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