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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR PARENTS & FAMILIES

Virtual Mini-Academy: The Family That Reads Together, Succeeds Together

Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
Hear from a member of the New Worlds Reading Initiative team with the UF Lastinger Center about reading at home. Learn strategies to support the practice and love of reading. Receive information for how to enroll in the program.
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Lunch and Learn Live Online: CTE Options at Your Schools

Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 12:00 P.M.
This event will be hosted on Facebook and YouTube Live.
Parents of middle and high school students gain information about career and technical education programs available at their school and how their child can enroll.

Virtual Mini-Academy: Dealing with Challenges and Community Resources

Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
Parents will gain important information regarding the district and community resources that will help in times of need.
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Virtual Mini-Academy: Historically Black College or University (HBCU) College Admissions Panel

Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
High school students and their parents will meet admissions representatives and gain information from various Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) throughout the country. Each HBCU will provide a brief overview of their school, then answer questions about their college/university.
Registration Link

Virtual Mini-Academy: ESE Behavior Training

Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
Families will learn about the functions of behavior and effective strategies for intervening to achieve positive outcomes.
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Virtual Mini-Academy: Valencia College Accelerated Skills Training

Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
High school students and their parents gain information about Valencia College’s Accelerated Skills Training programs focused on intensive, hands-on training designed to help students obtain a career/skillset. This event will highlight information about the various programs, their requirements, and potential outcomes for students.
Registration Link

Virtual Mini-Academy: PCUF and You: Private Colleges and Universities of Florida Admissions Panel

Thursday, December 5, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
High school students and their parents will meet admissions representatives from Florida’s Private institutions here in Florida. Each PCUF member will provide a brief overview of their school, then answer questions about their college/university.
Registration Link

Lunch and Learn Live Online: School Choice Options

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 12:00 P.M.
This event will be hosted on Facebook and YouTube Live.
Parents learn how to find the best school fit for their child using school transfers, magnet programs, alternative education programs and charter schools.

Virtual Mini-Academy: Paying for College: Financial Aid Night

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
High school students and their parents will gain information about funding available to support students in paying for their education after high school. In the presentation, the various sources of financial aid will be discussed along with the major changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Registration Link

Virtual Mini-Academy: Dealing with Challenges and Community Resources

Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
High school students and their parents will gain information about funding available to support students in paying for their education after high school. In the presentation, the various sources of financial aid will be discussed along with the major changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Registration Link

Overview

The OCPS Parent Academy is committed to making a sustainable impact on student success, parenting and advocacy and personal growth/wellness. Our goal is to empower, engage and educate families and caregivers by providing high-quality training sessions, resources and access to skills and services.

The OCPS Parent Academy offers district-wide, face-to-face Parent Academies, Learn Where You Live events which take place in each learning community, and virtual Lunch & Learn events on Facebook Live.

In addition to the OCPS Parent Academy events, there are monthly trainings held by the Curriculum and Digital Learning, Discipline, Exceptional Student Education, Multilingual Services, Professional Learning and Student Services departments for families.

CALENDAR

The list of OCPS Parent Academies coming soon is available on this page or your school's website. Click on the title of each event in the calendar to view the description and access the event registration and/or attendee link.

A full list of ALL Parent Academies for the 2023-2024 school year can be accessed by clicking on the icon below.