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OCPS Virtual Parent Academy

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The OCPS Virtual Parent Academy is an extension of the OCPS Parent Academy, where parents and children are given an opportunity to join a session online from 6 to 7 p.m. The online platform is an enrichment tool for parents and students to obtain educational information and resources. The events are accessible online from any location with internet access. Parents and children may attend from home, community sites or schools serving as host sites. The presentations are conducted by district and community experts.

Note:
Free for all families
Online Platform
6 – 7 p.m.

Parents use computers to watch presentations with presenters available online to chat, personalizing the experience.

We have 2 ways to register:

Online: Click "Register Now" located next to each event.
Phone: Participants can contact the Parent Academy office to be registered online by staff members at (407) 317-3300.

2020-2021 Virtual Parent Academy Events:

	Thursday, August 27, 2020 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Description: Participants will hear from Dr. Angela Duckworth, founder of the Character Lab and author of Grit: The power of passion and perseverance. During this session, families will learn how to create conditions that lead to improved social, emotional, academic and physical well-being of our students.

	Thursday, December 10, 2020 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Description: Tune in to learn about the options available for school choice and advance studies for students in Orange County.

	Thursday, February 25, 2021 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Description: Families will be provided with the tools needed to contribute to building a safe digital environment for our students as well as how to be a positive digital citizen.

	Thursday, April 22, 2021 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Description: During this session, families will learn how to plan for life after high school. Hear from Orange Technical College about post-secondary options for all students.