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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">YOU’RE INVITED! REGISTER NOW FOR FREE
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PGCPS FAMILY INSTITUTE FALL 2016 COURSES!* </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">STRAND I – FAMILY EMPOWERMENT</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">
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IA. <i>Navigating the PGCPS System for Success</i> – Participants will be guided through resources to help them access the wealth of opportunities that PGCPS has available to support student achievement.
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Hyattsville MS (North County) • Wednesday, December 7 <br>
Drew Freeman MS (Central County) • Wedneday, November 9 <br>
Oxon Hill MS (South County) • Wednesday, November 16 <br>
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IB. <i>What Should I Do With My Concerns?</i> – Participants will be guided through the PGCPS systems and processes for addressing and resolving concerns in order to support student achievement with the Office of the Ombudsman.
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Oaklands ES (North County) • Thursday, December 1 <br>
William Paca ES (Central County) • Thursday, November 17 <br>
Stephen Decatur MS (South County) • Thursday, December 8 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">STRAND II- 21ST CENTURY LEARNING</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">IIA.
<i>IEP: What Is It? How Do You Advocate for Your Child’s Best Interests?</i> – Join PGCPS experts to learn about your rights as a parent, how to best prepare for Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) Meetings and other resources that can help your child succeed.
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Laurel ES (North County) • Wednesday, December 14 <br>
Francis Scott Key ES (Central County) • Thursday, November 10 <br>
Isaac J. Gourdine MS (South County) • Wednesday, November 30 <br>
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IIB. Literacy for All Ages – Literacy strategies designed for families with students in Pre-K through Grade 5.
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Laurel ES (North County) • Wednesday, November 30 <br>
Beacon Heights ES (Central County) • Thursday, December 15 <br>
Stephen Decatur MS (South County • Monday, December 12 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">STRAND III- Health and Wellness</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
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IIIA. Keeping Our Children Safe – Learn from experts about the best practices in making sure that our children are in safe environments. Learn to identify signs of abuse (sexual, physical and emotional) and learn the procedures for ensuring the safety of all
children in all environments. <br>
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High Point HS (North County) • Thursday, November 3 <br>
Martin Luther King Jr. MS (North County) • Thursday, December 1 <br>
Judge Sylvania Woods ES (Central County) • Monday, November 14 <br>
Charles Carroll MS (Central County) • Thursday, November 17 <br>
Glassmanor ES (South County) • Thursday, November 10 <br>
Oxon Hill MS (South County) • Thursday, December 8 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">STRAND IV- PGCPS Connects</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>
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IVA. Engaging All Families Level I – In this workshop, PGCPS educators will develop cultural competence, resulting in their ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with all families leading to greater empowerment.
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John Carroll ES • Wednesday, November 9 <br>
John Carroll ES • Thursday, November 17 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">All courses are from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free Childcare for ages 4-12 while adults attend class. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">To register or for more information:
<a href="http://www.pgcpsfamily.org"><span style="color:blue">www.pgcpsfamily.org</span></a> •
<a href="tel:301-618-7356"><span style="color:blue">301-618-7356</span></a> • <a href="mailto:family.institute@pgcps.org">
<span style="color:blue">family.institute@pgcps.org</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">*Dates are subject to change. Please check
<a href="http://www.pgcpsfamily.org"><span style="color:blue">www.pgcpsfamily.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Harlow Solid Italic"">Jessica<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Jessica E. Barnes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Town Clerk<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Riverdale Park<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">5008 Queensbury Road<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">Riverdale Park, MD 20737<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif"><a href="http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info/">www.riverdaleparkmd.info</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Cambria",serif">301-927-6381<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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