PFAST & LPFAST Help Parents Navigate the Public Schools-Starts February 7th

Starting Tuesday, February 7^th , we will offer our popular Parent & Family Advocacy and Support Training Series (PFAST) and Latino PFAST (LPFAST in Spanish) series for parents who want to better understand how to navigate the public school system to help their children succeed.  There are English and Spanish sessions starting on the 7^th .  This is a helpful workshop series for parents, grandparents, foster parents, guardians, and anyone else interested in building  positive relationships with their schools.  We also have many professionals who want to learn more about schools take the training as well. Find the flyer and registration form at http://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/

PFAST and LPFAST takes place on six Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28, & March 6 & 13 here at Durham Cooperative Extension, 721 Foster Street from 6:00-8:00PM.  Dinner and childcare are included.  Facilitators for the Spanish sessions are bilingual.  Please Spread the word to parents and others who would be interested.

Topics covered include:

o   Parent Involvement and Advocacy

o   Building a Positive Parent – School Relationship

o   School Choice and School Lotteries

o   NC Standards and No Child Left Behind

o   Improving Parent-School Communication

o   Maximizing Parent-Teacher Conferences

o   Testing / EOGs & EOCs

o   High School Requirements

o   Exceptional Children’s Programs

o   Gifted Education /AIG Programs

The first half of the school just ended.  This is perfect time for families to get better informed and equipped to make the rest of the school year a success.  Please share with those you know who might be interested.