Bethel Public Schools’ Second Annual Parent University will be Feb. 5 starting at 6 p.m. Bethel Middle School. The snow date is Feb. 6.
The keynote address is “The Importance of Digital Citizenship.”
Presenter: Kelly Mullins, Program Manager, Education and Outreach for the Women’s Center, Danbury
After that there will be a selection of sessions to choose from to attend.
What Parents Need to Know about Bethel’s Implementation of Common Core Standards!” Janice Jordan, Associate Superintendent of Schools, will make the presentation that will be followed by break out sessions on grade level subject areas by Bethel teachers, and other district experts.
“Bethel Community Forum Follow-Up: What Parents Need to Know and Do about Substance Abuse!” Presenter: Mr. Tom Jannette, Community Affairs Director the New England Chapter of the Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association.
“What are the Google Apps for Education and How Are They Used in Bethel’s Schools?” Presenter: Kathy Malatesta, Teacher-Librarian
“The Social and Emotional Life of the Pre-Teen: What is Your Middle Schooler Really Thinking?” Presenters: Kim Hillyer, School Counselor; Amanda Kirk, School Counselor; Theresa McGorty, Social Worker; and Michelle Bouchard, School Psychologist
“How Safe Are Our Schools? A Parent’s Guide to Bethel’s Safe School Climate Plan” Presenter: Dr. Janice Jordan, Associate Superintendent of Schools, and Members of the District Safe School Climate Committee
“Building Your Young Child’s Resilience and Confidence” Presenters: Kayleigh Novi and Amy Shulkin, School Psychologists
“What’s On Your Mind? Ask the Board of Education!” Panel: Mr. Larry Craybas, Mrs. Kristen Lacey, Mrs. Melanie O’Brien, and Mr. Scott Clayton, Board of Education Members
“What are the Attitudes and Dispositions Bethel Students Need to Be Successful in College and Career?” • Jim Kennedy – Founder and CEO of The Network Support Company; Chairman, Board of Western Connecticut Health Network; Member of the WCSU Ancell School of Business Advisory Council. Mike Boyle – Founder and CEO of BASE Technologies, Missy Alexander – Dean, WCSU School of Arts and Sciences. Michael Daglio, Chairman of the Board of Western Connecticut Health Network, Rusty Beers – Sales Manager, Comcast.